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20Q (Colors May Vary) | 
| Brand: Radica
Category: Toy
List Price: $14.99
Buy Collectible: $1.98
(as of July 29, 2010, 6:11 PST.)
You Save: $13.01 (87%)
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Rating:  56 reviews
Sales Rank: 999
Batteries: 2
Batteries Included: Yes
Shipping Weight (lbs): 0.3
Dimensions (in): 9.4 x 5.4 x 2.1
MPN: I6026
Model: I6026
UPC: 745938760267
EAN: 0745938760267
ASIN: B000SKLREA
Release Date: August 1, 2007
Availability: Usually ships in 1-2 business days
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| Features:
| • | Version 2.0 - Now even smarter! | | • | New questions, more answers and more intelligent banter | | • | Light switch for night or indoor play | | • | Trans-reflective, easy to read screen | | • | Undo button let's you change your answer Colors may vary |
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Product Description
The quest to fool the "artificial intelligence" of 20Q continues. 20Q is back with Version 2.0 that's "even smarter" and a fresh new look. Players still think of something then answer a series of 20 questions until 20Q guesses what it is. A new trans-reflective screen provides easy viewing, larger buttons make it easier to play and a backlight allows for more hours of play day or night! New undo button allows you to change your answers! Colors may vary!
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| Customer Reviews: Read 51 more reviews...
 A Fun Game for On-the-go Play March 29, 2010
Amanda L. Davis (Adrian,MI USA)
This game is fun. It is actually hard to trick the game. My friends and I try and usually can't. I like it because I can take it with me anywhere. It is small and easily fits in a purse or even a coat pocket.
 Electronic Game Toy March 28, 2010
Daniel Rich
Received promptly, very reasonable price. While you can have loads of
fun and entertainment from this toy, it is really very educational since
it demonstrates one example of artifical intelligence. I was amazed how
in just twenty questions the electronic system in this game figures out
the answers. Must be actually used to appreciate it.
It CAN Mind Read! March 2, 2010
Sassy Brit (UK)
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.
A fine toy. February 25, 2010
Speaks with Cats (Upstate, New York)
I wrote a nice, complete review of this fascinating "Gizmo," and somehow lost it following directions. To say I'm angry is an understatement.
Suffice: Great game, will fool you 95% of the time.
Shipping fees were atrocious. ($[...] per unit)
Best Christmas Present for Children!! February 16, 2010
Wendy Basse
I gave my 8 and1/2 year old nephew the 20Q for Christmas. He loved it!!! He played with it all day, and it kept his interest trying to stump it. He was always amazed when it was able to figure out his word. Well worth the money!!
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