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ALEX Toys Ideal Hot Potato Electronic Musical Passing Kids Party Game, Don’t Get Caught With the Spud When the Music Stops! Ages 4+, 2-6 Players, Brown
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Age Range (Description) | Kid |
Number of Players | 2-6 |
Brand | Ideal |
Theme | Entertainment, Humor |
Color | Multicolor |
About this item
- HOT POTATO PASSING GAME: The Classic musical potato passing game. Fun for the whole Family. 2-6 players.
- EASY AND FUN TO PLAY: Simple rules and family fun for all ages.
- PASS IT QUICK: Don’t be the last one holding the potato when the music stops.
- ACTIVE GAME: An active game for the whole family. Toss or pass the potato while the music is still playing. Toss it to a player in the next room, or across the yard for outside fun.
- JUST TOSS THE POTATO: High or low, fast or slow. Just don’t get caught with the adorable spud when the music stops.
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Product information
Product Dimensions | 10.6 x 2.5 x 10.5 inches |
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Item Weight | 6.4 ounces |
ASIN | B000NX0IQK |
Item model number | 0X2561TL |
Manufacturer recommended age | 4 - 15 years |
Batteries | 3 LR44 batteries required. (included) |
Best Sellers Rank | #24,411 in Toys & Games (See Top 100 in Toys & Games) #2,225 in Games & Accessories |
Customer Reviews |
4.3 out of 5 stars |
Is Discontinued By Manufacturer | No |
Release date | August 16, 2018 |
Manufacturer | Ideal |
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Product Description
The Classic Electronic Hot Potato the musical potato-passing game from Ideal. Simple rules and family fun for all ages. Easy to learn and fun to play for all ages. Just one thing to remember, don’t get fried! Don’t be the one holding the potato when the music stops. This is not a game for couch potatoes! High or low, fast or slow. Just don’t get caught with the adorable spud when the music stops. Just toss the tater. 3 chips and you are out! Collect a chip if you are caught holding the plush, passable potato when the music stops. The player with the quickest hands, or best luck, wins! Everything you need to play, including batteries! Game includes electronic Hot Potato, potato chip cards (13), batteries (3-AG13), detailed instructions. Ages 4 and up, 2-6 players.
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Recommended for children 4 years of age and older
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Tots Favorite 'Tater!
Wild, frantic, laugh out loud, electronic musical 'tater-tossing good time that can be played by the whole family.
Ideal
Ideal has been setting the standard for toys and games for over 100 years. From strategy board games, to classic building toys, there is something to challenge everyone. Loved by children and trusted by parents Ideal products are a fun way to develop problem-solving, social, and logical skills with a product line that caters to all ages and interests and encompasses a wide variety of games, magic sets and snow toys, many of which parents and grandparents remember from their own childhood years. Ideal is a member of the ALEX Brands Family.
Electronic Hot Potato
Recommended For Children 4 Years Of Age And Older.
Designed for 2-6 players, this musical game can be played by the whole family. Just squeeze the Hot Potato to start the music and let the fun begin. Pass the spud to the player next to you or even across the room. Toss the tater back and forth, up high, down low, around and around, but don't get caught holding the spud when the music stops! If you do, you have to take a potato chip card. Get 3 chip cards and you're out. The last player remaining without 3 chip cards is the winner!
- Electronic Plush Potato
- 13 Potato Chip Cards
- 2 AA Batteries
- Instructions
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Customer Review: Great idea! Fun! Makes a great gift
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Customer Review: Only lasts for 24 hours from first use
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Customers like the fun and simple game of the hot potato. They say it's entertaining and keeps everyone laughing and engaged. Customers also say it’s worth the price. However, some customers have reported issues with the performance and sound quality of the toy. For example, they say it didn't work at all, the music is loud and unbearable, and the volume is low. Customers are also disappointed with the battery. Opinions are mixed on quality.
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Customers find the game entertaining and simple. They say the thought of the game is nice, and it keeps everyone laughing and engaged. Customers also say the game holds some weird appeal for all ages, and is just right to lighten the festivities.
"Easy and fun game for players of all ages.The potato is a good size allowing for easy grasp for hands of all sizes...." Read more
"...You can hear things clearly throughout the game. It’s a fun product and the kids will get a kick out of it. Lots of giggles and smiles!" Read more
"Overall, this is a fun product -- once you get it to work...." Read more
"...It's very silly. Just right to lighten the festivities!" Read more
Customers like the value of the toy. They say it's a great gift at a reasonable price. Some customers also mention that the quality is pretty good.
"...They all got a kick out of it. That quality is pretty good too...." Read more
"...It's a great addition to my collectibles!" Read more
"...Complete waste of money. Absolute piece of junk." Read more
"...I thought he was adorable and the price was right. I know my 6-year-old son will love him regardless, but sheesh!..." Read more
Customers find the game very easy to use and even younger kids can participate easily. They say it's simple and any age can enjoy it. Customers also mention that the premise of the game is simple and the recording makes it clear at what stage of the play. They also say the toy comes with batteries and can just unpack it and play.
"...The premise of the game is simple and the recording makes it clear at what stage of the round you are in...." Read more
"...It looked cute and simple and it is. Unlike some toys, you take it out of the packaging and turn it on and it is ready to go!..." Read more
"So this game is super easy and fun. I have 3 kids. The ages are 2, 5, and 6. Everyone has a great time playing...." Read more
"...to cushion it, but definitely not a reason to skip it... it's a great, simple, fun game!..." Read more
Customers find the game great for different ages, including young kids and elderly people. They also say it's a very easy game that even younger kids can participate easily. Customers also say the game is very simple and can be played fast.
"...Perfect for young kids." Read more
"...Hasn't gotten old yet. And it's well made too. It's holding up well. For $8, we've gotten a lot of mileage out of it. It's very silly...." Read more
"...Perfect toy for young to old." Read more
"...It was great for the younger kids while it lasted. I was surprised at how into my 3 year old got." Read more
Customers are mixed about the quality of the toy. Some mention that it's well made, holding up well, and almost impossible to break. However, others say that it broke within minutes, the speaker broke, and the fabric is not durable.
"...few times, then the music stopped every time it was passed, then it died completely...." Read more
"...which comes in handy for those crazy throws; this means the electronics are protected and it shields users from the harder parts should they get hit..." Read more
"...After only playing with it on 3 or 4 occasions, the speaker broke. It would still play, but you have to hold the potato up to your ear to hear it...." Read more
"...The first game I received was in loose packaging and sound device was broken, which seems to be a common issue based on the other reviews I read...." Read more
Customers are dissatisfied with the performance of the toy. They mention that it doesn't work at all, it quit working after one day, and it's not really good for anything. Customers also say that the tow truck is monotonous and frustrating to play with.
"The first toy did not work at all, we even tried changing the batteries. We bought a second one because our grandson liked to play hot potato...." Read more
"Update: sadly the hot potato didn’t work very long even with the new batteries...." Read more
"...Unable to use it. The quality is good though." Read more
"...Cause it doesn’t work upon testing it in the box. A bit disappointing" Read more
Customers are dissatisfied with the sound quality of the toy. They mention that the music is a little loud, the noise is unbearable, and the sound begins to skip after only playing with it twice. The volume is so low that they can barely hear it, and it's difficult to hear the potato. Some say that the volume is too low and the music only plays for a few seconds.
"...We passed it a few times, then the music stopped every time it was passed, then it died completely...." Read more
"After a few uses, the music only plays for a few seconds. It doesn't play long enough to pass the potato around." Read more
"...Makes noise but I used my own songs off my phone." Read more
"I wish the volume was more adjustable. It was very loud I put some tape over the speaker to make it a bit quieter." Read more
Customers are dissatisfied with the battery of the game. They mention that it was dead when it arrived, glitchy, and needs new batteries. Some say that the batteries corroded and made a mess inside the battery.
"...The batteries were dead when I got it. I was giving as a Christmas gift & couldn’t disappoint a child with a toy they didn’t work...." Read more
"...had this toy before & it’s a lot of fun but star rating is due to dead batteries- no one wants a new toy to have dead batteries" Read more
"After a few uses, the music only plays for a few seconds. It doesn't play long enough to pass the potato around." Read more
"...Fairly good quality but our arrived with depleted batteries and have seen that complaint in other comments so that is a bit of potential downside..." Read more
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The potato is a good size allowing for easy grasp for hands of all sizes. It is also soft and well padded, which comes in handy for those crazy throws; this means the electronics are protected and it shields users from the harder parts should they get hit with it. This is especially helpful when playing with kids of younger ages.
The premise of the game is simple and the recording makes it clear at what stage of the round you are in. As opposed to "musical chairs," in this game, when you are "out" you actually get a potato chip. Once you collect 3 chips, you are out. Although this prolongs the game, it is slightly confusing for younger players, who might interpret getting something (chips) are them earning points or winning. But the game doesn't hinge on this rule, so it can be ignored as needed.
The chips provided are made of card stock, but still easily damaged or lost. Because the game is not necessarily intended to be played around a table, players may have a hard time keeping ahold of their chips, which may contribute to damage/loss. Players may need a solution (such as chip keeper or chip table). Since there is no "game box" for this one, the chips can be stored in the velcro closure pocket that houses the on/off switch for the game, when the game is not in use.
The batteries were dead when I got it. I was giving as a Christmas gift & couldn’t disappoint a child with a toy they didn’t work. There was no easy way to get it out of the packaging so it is now taped together. It doesn’t have auto shut off, you have to open it up & turn it on and off which will be a problem for a 5 year old. There is no volume control which will be a problem for his parents. The description said AA batteries but it requires LR44 expensive ones. I read the reviews but bought it anyway hoping there were just random issues. I’m keeping my fingers crossed that it will work when it’s opened & be fun for a while. It’s cute as can be & a good concept but I’m a bit disappointed.