Brand new bop

by Eleanor de Bruin
One of the most popular toys on the market at the moment has come back with another fun addition to the gameplay. Hasbro’s Bop It! now includes a ‘Shout it!’ command, where you shout into a microphone.

Suitable for everyone aged eight and over, the game tests your physical and mental reaction speeds, as the player is incited to follow directions at an increasing pace. Commands also include ‘Bop it’, ‘Twist it’ and ‘Pull it’ and a good game can unlock higher skill levels.

The game can be played solo, with the aim of beating your own high score, or in a group for ‘party mode’, where the ‘Belly’ command encourages players to smack the toy against their belly (perhaps this game should be played before dinner at the party rather than after then).

Priced around £19.99, the game takes three AAA batteries, which are included.