Alphaball and #8482 - Electronic Word Game

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Product Features

• Voted "Toy of the Year" in November's Parents Magazine!
• Arcade-style trackball game sends kids racing to unscramble words
• Improve spelling skills and vocabulary
• Includes a total of 6 English and Spanish games
• For 1 or more players

Product Details

• Product Dimensions: 5.4 x 10.1 x 16.8 inches ; 1 pounds
• Shipping Weight: 1.6 pounds (View shipping rates and policies)
• Shipping: This item is also available for shipping to select countries outside the U.S.
• ASIN: B000NW6DPQ
• Item model number: LER6903
• Our recommended age: 6 - 10 years
• Manufacturer recommended age: 36 months - 7 years
• Batteries: 3 AA batteries required.
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #92,548 in Toys & Games (See Top 100 in Toys & Games)
• Average Customer Review: 3.5 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (2 customer reviews)
• Discontinued by manufacturer: Yes

Product Description

From the Manufacturer

Arcade-style trackball game sends kids racing to unscramble words or to make as many words as possible--and even play Hangman! A great way to improve spelling skills and vocabulary, game features engaging lights, sounds and music. Includes a total of 6 English and Spanish games. For 1 or more players. Requires 3 AA batteries, not included.

Product Description

This arcade-style trackball game sends kids racing to unscramble words, make as many words as possible, or even play Hangman. A great way to improve spelling skills and vocabulary, this amusing game features engaging lights, sounds and music. Includes a total of six English or Spanish games. For one or more players. Requires 3 "AA" batteries, not included.

Customer Reviews

Most Helpful Customer Reviews

8 of 8 people found the following review helpful:

2.0 out of 5 stars alphaball, January 1, 2008

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Pete Guria - See all my reviews
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= Durability:2.0 out of 5 stars  = Fun:2.0 out of 5 stars  = Educational:3.0 out of 5 stars 

This review is from: Alphaball and #8482 - Electronic Word Game (Toy)

Not suitable for children under 9. trackball is slow to respond at times, as is the game itself at times. Game button doesn't toggle between games unless you depress the trackball first (contrary to instructions). If you can't slove the word scramble in the time period, you don't get to see the correct answer. Based on the web description, I expected this to help teach spelling - it doesn't.

0 of 1 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars My grandson loved it, January 7, 2010

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Wendy L. Anstaett (Bluffton SC) - See all my reviews
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= Durability:5.0 out of 5 stars  = Fun:4.0 out of 5 stars  = Educational:5.0 out of 5 stars 

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This review is from: Alphaball and #8482 - Electronic Word Game (Toy)

My grandson loved this, but be prepared to spend some time with the child playing together with it at first.