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20Q Version 2 | 
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| Brand: Radica
Category: Toy
List Price: £10.99
Buy New: £7.82
You Save: £3.17 (29%)
New (12) from £7.82
Rating:  112 reviews
Sales Rank: 3
Color: Colours may vary
Autographed: No
Memorabilia: No
Batteries: 2
Batteries Included: Yes
Shipping Weight (lbs): 0.3
Dimensions (in): 2.6 x 0 x 0
Fun for all the family
Portable interesting game, that'll keep you entertained for hours
Requires 2 x AAA batteries (Included)
Please note: Colours may vary
MPN: I6088
Model: 20Q
UPC: 745938760885
EAN: 0745938760885
ASIN: B000M40CP2
Release Date: January 16, 2007
Shipping: Eligible for Super Saver Shipping
Availability: Usually dispatched within 24 hours
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| Features:
| • | In version 2 my artificial intelligence is even more accurate and I have NEW questions, NEW answers, MORE attitude, UNDO button and an EASIER to read LIT screen! | | • | Prepared to be amazed at how accurate I am, demonstrating virtual mind reading capabilities. | | • | Think of something...anything and I bet I can guess it! | | • | Answer my questions; if I guess your thoughts within 20 questions, I win. If not, you win! | | • | For Ages 8+ |
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Product Description
As you know, we are science experts. We have never placed much faith in the mystical babblings of so-called 'telepaths'. Hard fact and empirical evidence are what we need - and this clever device gives you an awful lot of both. Quite simply, 20Q is a wonder of modern science. Using the latest AI technology it is a handheld game that guesses what you're thinking - usually in less than 20 questions (making it a great deal cleverer than some people). But it doesn't do it using basic guesswork or what others might call 'magic'; no, it is powered by the latest in AI (artificial intelligence) technology. Here's how it works:In the best traditions of the classic 'yes/no' parlor game, 20Q asks a series of questions and then, using the AI technology, guesses the object that the player is thinking of. It does this through a neural network of neron-like nodes, mirroring the structure of a simple human brain - no, I'm not referring to you. Please don't be touchy.
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| Customer Reviews: Read 10 more reviews...
 This will surprise you! December 3, 2007
Mr. A. Sands (UK)
23 out of 23 found this review helpful
I recently received this as a present, and ever cynical as I am, decided to see if I could crack this "guess what I'm thinking" game. I was convinced that Nuclear Submarine would be enough to confuse it, but it got it!
Pretty much 90% of the things I was thinking of, it managed to guess after the second attempt. The remainder predominantly being items of a more adult-nature which I wouldn't imagine to be included in a kids/family toy!
With regards to educational value, the 20Q ball forces the user to think about the item they are thinking of, and whether it qualifies for the statement it is asking. For instance, is a Nuclear Submarine round? Does it float? Is Plutonium smooth, etc.
This is a perfect present for Xmas, as the whole family can get involved and come up with items for the 20Q to guess. It will also cause unexpected laughter when the ball suggests it's first answer, which is usually far-removed from the item you are thinking of! It's cheap enough to warrant itself being a stocking filler, but what a stocking filler it is!
It's amazing! October 27, 2007
Ninalodo (Universe)
25 out of 29 found this review helpful
This really is the toy this Christmas/ New Year! I was thinking of a pig... it's like it snatched the answer out of my head! It's a really great toy and it kept me and my friends amused for agggggeeeessss! I love it!
It's such a great price too as it's adults and kids it entertains!
I really recommend it!
Thanks for reading
It CAN mind read! February 23, 2008
Sassy Brit (UK)
10 out of 11 found this review helpful
From the moment little purple baby was delivered, I knew we were going to be special friends. He boasts that not only can he read my mind, he can do it in 20 questions or under. All I have to do is think of an "every day" object and he will ask me simple questions in order to help ascertain the secret thing I am hiding in the deep recesses of my mind. But this cocky little creep doesn't stop there. Oh, no. He also boasts that I will never win, but would tell me the rules just to be fair. If it had a face it would be smirking.
First he asks me to press the "New Game'' button, and then whether the object is Animal?...Vegetable?...or Mineral? From then on, all I have to do is answer a series of questions without cheating, and to consider my options, "Yes", "No'', ''Sometimes'', or ''unknown", seriously. At the end of the twenty questions he will take a guess, and heaven forbid if he gets it wrong, he will ask for five more then guess again. But you don't have to allow this, if you think he is trying to cheat. Ultimately, if his guesses are wrong, you win. Fat chance, sucker.
I liked this. It dumbfounded everyone I showed this to, which can be a blessing in disguise. There were shrieks, squeals and gasps of both horror and delight, as this little beauty strutted his stuff and didn't fail to amaze eager victims. If you think being human makes you smarter than him, you'd better prepare yourself for some fast backtracking when you're made to look the loser, repeatedly! What I didn't like is that I could not put it down. The novelty never wears off and it is so damn right all the time it is impossible to foil. Almost. I have to say I won once or twice, but only because I cheated and kept moving the goalposts, making it awkward for him. Even then he STILL seemed to know, as he checked for sure that I wasn't exaggerating the truth. Which I did, but just to see what happened. Purely for reviewing purposes only, of course. One needs to be thorough.
But it's plastic? It's the most idiotic thing you have heard of. It runs on batteries? Well, you don't think any living thing would be this clever do you? Within minutes it will have you on your knees pulling out your hair, wondering just how it can be so superior. Yet, perversely, you'll adore and treasure him for the same reason. He never ceases to amaze and you'll crave "just one more go" in a futile effort to beat him at his own game. Yes, he is addictive. Once you start there is no going back. You'll be begging for a patch to wear to wean yourself off this tantalising time-wasting toy. What I think would have made this even better is for him to have a face, a more personal look, or to be like a pet, with a Tamagotchi feel, however, that is just my idea, and not to be confused with a complaint.
It's educational too, in that it teaches kids critical thinking skills, evaluation strategies, and encourages them to apply their own knowledge and language skills in a way they don't know they are learning.
20Q is one scary ball of fun, and if you really can't take any more of his gloating, and can manage to set him aside, after 60 seconds he will go into sleep mode and automatically shut down to rest his brain. Do not be fooled. He is only refreshing himself so when he's caught up on his "intelligence sleep" he is raring to thrash you again. Big time!
You'll never have another dinner prepared on time again. And bedtimes can be a bit of a problem, with his built in light there's just no putting him down. Oh, and the kids love him. He is especially useful on long car journeys. And to be honest, when I am driving is their only chance.
Sassy Brit
January 2008
It can read your mind - most of the time! November 30, 2007
Mrs. Jennifer A. Falconer (Horsham, Sussex)
3 out of 3 found this review helpful
This would be a good stocking filler for the person who is hard to buy for! I bought one for my 9 year old last Christmas and we are all still picking it up and being amazed at how well it guesses the most obscure things, such as a race horse! A great low price gift, and good for long car journeys too.
Keep 'em quiet in the car! March 17, 2007
Sukebind (Derbyshire, UK)
17 out of 23 found this review helpful
This little gadget, not much bigger than a golf ball, is brilliant for keeping kids occupied on car journeys, in waiting rooms etc etc. There are no small parts or additonal items to become lost down seats or on the floor, there is a back light for when it gets dark, it takes up hardly any room and requires minimal movement (so less arguments of the "He's touching me!" variety) And if you can get them to put it down it will even entertain grown ups. All in all at this price it is indispensible for any long journey with children.
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