Hide And Seek Safari -Monkey

by R & R Games

Product Features

• No limit to the number of wands and animals that can be used together
• Hide the animal and use the wand to locate it
• 21st century version of "Hotter, Colder"
• Ages 5 and up
• Batteries included

Product Details

• Product Dimensions: 10 x 12 x 3.6 inches ; 1.2 pounds
• Shipping Weight: 1.2 pounds (View shipping rates and policies)
• Shipping: This item is also available for shipping to select countries outside the U.S.
• ASIN: B000NU4JPY
• Item model number: 710
• Our recommended age: 5 - 8 years
• Manufacturer recommended age: 5 - 9 years
• Batteries: 1 9V batteries required. (included)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #3,627 in Toys & Games (See Top 100 in Toys & Games)
• Average Customer Review: 3.3 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (33 customer reviews)

Product Description

From the Manufacturer

Introducing the Hide and Seek Safari Monkey. The folks at R & R Games have brought the childhood classic "Hotter, Colder" into the 21st Century. An all new animal for use alone or with the other Hide and Seek animals. Use the Seeker wand to track down and catch this elusive Monkey. Lights flash to show you're getting warmer and the Seeker will sound when the Monkey is near. Requires one 9V and two "AA" batteries, included.

Product Description

Introducing the Hide & Seek Safari Monkey. The folks at R & R Games have brought the childhood classic "Hotter, Colder" into the 21st Century. An all new animal for use alone or with the other Hide & Seek animals. Use the Seeker wand to track down and catch this elusive Monkey. Lights flash to show you're getting warmer and the Seeker will sound when the Monkey is near! Requires one 9V and two "AA" batteries, included.

Customer Reviews

Most Helpful Customer Reviews

59 of 60 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Best toy ever!, December 15, 2008

By 

Hilary P (Scarsdale, NY United States) - See all my reviews

= Durability:5.0 out of 5 stars  = Fun:5.0 out of 5 stars  = Educational:3.0 out of 5 stars 

This review is from: Hide And Seek Safari -Monkey (Toy)

I don't often come here to write a review, but my Dad recently bought this toy for my three kids (ages 3, 3, and 5). We got the monkey, which comes with a wand, as well as two extra wands so the kids wouldn't fight for the wands. My kids LOVE playing hide and seek, but it's annoying for me to constantly hide somewhere in the house, which usually means me crouching under a train table with numb legs waiting for someone to find me. This toy has saved me!

You (or the kids) hide the monkey ANYWHERE in the house. You can put it inside containers or under blankets, or in closets. Then the kids run around the house with the wands. When they get closer to the hidden monkey, the wand starts lighting up with red dots. When they are really close, the wand starts beeping (almost like a metal detector). My kids play it for about 45 minutes to an hour at a time! It's great!

I highly recommend getting multiple wands if you have more than one child (or for playdates). I really can't say enough good things about this product. I wish I had found it sooner!

Oh, and another plus.... it actually COMES WITH BATTERIES!!! Phew... because the monkey takes a 9-volt and I didn't have one of those in the house and I was thinking "oh, no, do I have to run out now and get a battery." I was so surprised that the battery was included. Doesn't happen often!!!

17 of 17 people found the following review helpful:

4.0 out of 5 stars Lots of fun, December 29, 2008

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CBuck "no time for malls" (New Jersey) - See all my reviews

= Durability:5.0 out of 5 stars  = Fun:5.0 out of 5 stars  = Educational:5.0 out of 5 stars 

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This review is from: Hide And Seek Safari -Monkey (Toy)

this is definitely a great toy.... it keeps little ones occupied and all you have to do is hide the monkey every few minutes. They get so excited when they find it! The only negative I have to say, is that you cannot hide it behind cushions or anywhere too "deep" as it will not pick up the signal. Keep the hiding spots simple and you will never be disappointed.

18 of 21 people found the following review helpful:

1.0 out of 5 stars Bad Engineering, January 13, 2009

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E. Laspe - See all my reviews
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= Durability:3.0 out of 5 stars  = Fun:2.0 out of 5 stars  = Educational:1.0 out of 5 stars 

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This review is from: Hide And Seek Safari -Monkey (Toy)

The Safari Monkey was simply engineered poorly. Instead of using an RF transmitter and receiver, this piece of junk just emits a high-pitched squeal (beyond human hearing) whose intensity is picked up and displayed using 4 LEDs on the locator wand. If the monkey is hidden behind or under anything that might block the sound, it will be almost impossible for a young child to find without assistance.