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Radica 20Q

Ronnie Gill

June 8, 2008

Radica 20Q

HOW MUCH: $12.99

DOES IT WORK? This is the game "20 questions" with a handheld device guessing the object you are thinking of. It's a fun diversion to keep kids ages 8 and older - or bored adults - occupied during plane, train or car trips (though we'd suggest turning the sound off to avoid annoying others). Our classic edition correctly deduced button, CD, tomato and telephone, though the device sometimes required more than 20 questions and up to two guesses. It missed scissors, first incorrectly guessing Swiss Army knife and then nail clippers. Amusingly, when it gave up the display read: "I didn't get it. How human of me." Easily toted in a pocket or bag, 20Q weighs less than 3 ounces and measures less than 3 inches. Other 20Q themes include people, TV, music and sports. Try the online version before you buy at 20q.net.

Available at Wal-Mart, Target, Toys R Us and online at Amazon.com and eToys.com.

Radica 20Q

HOW MUCH: $12.99

DOES IT WORK? This is the game "20 questions" with a handheld device guessing the object you are thinking of. It's a fun diversion to keep kids ages 8 and older - or bored adults - occupied during plane, train or car trips (though we'd suggest turning the sound off to avoid annoying others). Our classic edition correctly deduced button, CD, tomato and telephone, though the device sometimes required more than 20 questions and up to two guesses. It missed scissors, first incorrectly guessing Swiss Army knife and then nail clippers. Amusingly, when it gave up the display read: "I didn't get it. How human of me." Easily toted in a pocket or bag, 20Q weighs less than 3 ounces and measures less than 3 inches. Other 20Q themes include people, TV, music and sports. Try the online version before you buy at 20q.net.

Available at Wal-Mart, Target, Toys R Us and online at Amazon.com and eToys.com.