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Ok, well that's just not possible. How can a small plastic ball with a few flashing LEDs on it keep someone occupied for hours on end without firing anything, playing any music or, like... doing anything at all much? Simply by reading your mind, of course. OK, it doesn't read you mind, but it does manage to tell you what you're thinking with alarming regularity.
Remember the game '20 questions' - you know, all that Animal, Vegetable or Mineral stuff? Well the 20Q original and the updated Version 2 are past masters at it though we've no idea quite how they manage it probably something to do with algorithms. You think of an object, and they will then ask you a series of questions, and much to our surprise, manage to guess what it was you were thinking of. There are occasional questions which have you wondering about its sanity, such as "Does what you are thinking of weigh more than a duck?"... what kind of duck? A wet duck, or a dry duck - hey, how much does a duck weigh anyway???
Nevertheless, mad as it all may seem, these utterly compelling little beasts are darn good guessers - you really begin to wonder how they crammed all the intelligence in there. If the little blighters manage to guess what you are thinking within 20 questions, it wins; if not, you win. It's rather depressing just how many times they succeed!
Choose between the original 20Q or the new, Version 2.0 which has a UK database (so that means the vocab is more lift than elevator), is up to date on current trends, and features an undo button for changing your mind. Whether you win or lose, you're guaranteed to be addicted to the 20Qs for one heck of a long time (and it makes commuting time go in a flash!).
To see how the 20Q actually works, take a look at www.20q.net and try some of the questions...
Features
20Q Original
- All knowing artificial intelligence game
- 4 answer buttons: unknown, no, yes, sometimes
- Sound button: on/off
- 2 buttons to increase/ decrease speed of text and to move questions forwards/backwards
- 2 x AAA batteries included
- This product is suitable for children 8+
- Colours may vary
- Size: 7 x 7 x 5cm.
20Q Version 2.0
- The new, updated 20Q.
- A UK version of the artificial intelligence game (original is US).
- 4 answer buttons: unknown, no, yes, sometimes plus the new undo button.
- Sound button: on/off
- 2 buttons to increase/ decrease speed of text and to move questions forwards/backwards
- 2 x AAA batteries included
- This product is suitable for children 8+
- Colours may vary
- Size: 7 x 7 x 5cm.
If you have any technical questions (not like "how does this work"), then there's a Technical Help Line on 0906 213 0001. But you shouldn't need it 'cos it's a piece of cake to play with.
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Customer Reviews for 20Q Puzzle
This little 'Star Trek' style game is the most attention grabbing, 'know it all' ever! One of my colleagues brought her sons in to work with one and now we have all ordered one. It guessed everything from a cabbage to a kiss, from the sun to a worm and from a... on second thoughts I'd better not put that - family website and all! I would say that the overall verdict of this little game is 'far too good for kids, just too addictive for adults!
C. Taylor, Norwich
What's all the buzz about 20Q? Well, 20Q is by far the most innovative and amazing little game in a long time! In a world of over-priced video games, this little toy is a refreshing addition to any toy box or desktop! Once you get 20Q in your hands, you'll be hard-pressed to put it down! Anyone who picks up 20Q becomes addicted in an instant and becomes determined to stump 20Q. Its ability to know just what you are thinking is uncanny and just a bit creepy... While 20Q CAN be stumped, it doesn't happen often - 98% of the time, its answers are right on! No one in our home (or anyone who visits and tries our 20Q) is immune to 20Q's charm. From age 10 to 41, we are all addicted to this little gem of a toy, and at its low price, it makes a wonderful gift for anyone. Think stocking stuffers, grab bag gifts and those hard to buy for. It's even a great 'time waster' for those who must commute on public transportation - this is a must have item! I will certainly be giving this to several people/kids on my shopping list this holiday season.
Cathy F, Lyndhurst
The '20Q Puzzle' is a fantastic mind reading game, and when I was told 'It can read your mind', I thought 'Yeah, right', but to my amazement IT CAN! The creators must be exhausted from making up all the questions and possible answers! The thing that I think makes this product unique is the cheeky comments it makes, things such as; "You're thinking of THAT!" and "I know ALMOST everything" - these are what makes you laugh and want to play again... and again... and again...! Another good thing about the 20Q puzzle is that it suits all ages, not only because it's so simple to use, but it also suits older... dirtier minded people! It's not just got normal words in it, it's got an 'advanced user' age to it also! The fact that it causes you to become ADDICTED just shows what an amazing product it is!
Nikki B
I am dumb. Despite my 2:1 honours degree and numerous A-levels, I am not the smartie pants my doting parents thought I was. I have been outwitted by a purple plastic blob the size of a gerbil. The shame. No matter what I thought of... anything from a DVD to an Osprey, the bloody thing guessed right. I am nothing. All hail 20Q.
Eleanor C, Eccles
I bought one of these as a gift for a friend. I couldn't resist a cheeky little go first. How I wished I hadn't. Now I am sure that there is a satellite in orbit reading my mind and sending the information to this little purple plastic box of knowledge.
My friend tells me that in their family they have taken to whispering around it, just in case!!!
You can easily spend hours, if not days, trying to outsmart this. I never managed it despite 100s of attempts. If it declared itself leader of the world I would happily bow down and follow it as it clearly knows everything.
Helen G, Harwich
This is so creepy! I got one for christmas and spent four days playing with it and beat it maybe twice and yet an hour after i got it my 6 year old sister beat it with "a doll" moral of this story-give it to a small child and watch them work their magic ;)
Dan, Widnes
I bought one of these for my brother but couldn't resist having a quick try. Its so addictive I ended up having to confiscate it from my amazed housemates and wrap it up quickly to avoid running the batterys down. It is the ultimate time waster and incredibly hard to beat - it even guessed 'infinity'!
Nicky H, Sheffield
20Q is the electronic game I used to play with my parents when I was a kid, so many memories come flooding back. This machine is wicked, I've only beaten it 3 times, and that was only because I came up with something so obscure. This is a must for anyone who likes a challange. It really does read your mind. "It's creepy" but great fun.
Debbie M, Lincoln
Mabey one day I will be this clever, but then again there is a good chance that I wont be...Any way, who would be expected to guess a cork by asking if it weighs more than a duck or if it thinks? - 20q truley is an amazing game.
Sam, Nottingham
I don't know how these work but I strongly suspect that there are little psychic mind reading elves in them. Elves that can type.
Whilst playing with this and trying to fool it, I realised I was taking beating it a little to seriously, when I started to whisper whilst playing in case it could hear me.
Buy one.....it'll delight you, confuse you and if you are like me, start to scare you. I'm sure mine is planning world domination.
Helen Gardner, Harwich
Just got one of these and it's SO addictive!! It guesses everything: worm, horse, even quark (?). Then I thought I was being smart when I thought of the device itself. But oh no, it even managed to guess itself, proudly exclaiming "It's 20Q (pocket edition)" scrolling smugly across it's screen, grrr!!
I then got my revenge when I thought of envelope and it failed to guess correctly. Although judging by it's previous efforts, it is more likely to be down to my lack of answering the questions in such a way as to lead it to the right answer. There's no way it can't know 'envelope'. Off to try again now, I'll be up all night trying to beat it!
Great little game, highly recommend it.
Lesley-Anne, Falkirk
Excellent. I use it in classrooms, for English language teaching!
Laurence, L
This product is awesome. Its quite scary how this little machine can read your mind and work out exactly what you are thinking of, even when it asks questions like 'Does it weigh more than a duck?' or 'is it bigger than a pound of butter?'. It's a real hoot to play with, amongst the things it figured out for me were Vodka, electrical plug and floor tile'. I also really like the 'banter' the device gives you, it's quite cheeky and it just makes me even more determined to beat the little blighter!
Darren Walton, Portsmouth
Great! It is so clever, and got it right first time, until my sister tried a uni-whale (unicorn crossed between a whale). It didn't guess that... still... SO clever.
Chloe, England
