Hot Potato Electronic Musical Passing Game

by Ideal

• Wild, frantic, laugh out loud, electronic musical tater-tossing good time that can be played by the whole family
• Squeeze the Hot Potato to begin the games music and the fun begins
• Pass the potato to another player, but don't get caught holding the spud when the music stops
• Designed for 2-6-players and includes an electronic Hot Potato stuffed with foam for safe play, (13) potato chip cards, (2) AA batteries and instructions
• Recommended for children 4-years of age and older

Product Details

• Product Dimensions: 2.5 x 10.5 x 10.6 inches ; 10.4 ounces
• Shipping Weight: 10.4 ounces (View shipping rates and policies)
• Shipping: This item is also available for shipping to select countries outside the U.S.
• ASIN: B000NX0IQK
• Item model number: 0X2561
• Manufacturer recommended age: 5 years and up
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #1,716 in Toys & Games (See Top 100 in Toys & Games)
• Average Customer Review: 4.2 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (60 customer reviews)

Product Description

From the Manufacturer

The POOF-Slinky 0X2561 Ideal Hot Potato Passing Game is a wild, frantic, laugh out loud, electronic musical tater-tossing good time that can be played by the whole family. Squeeze the Hot Potato to begin the game’s music and the fun begins. Pass the potato to the player next to you or even across the room. Toss the tater back and forth, up high, down low, around and around, but don't get caught holding the spud when the music stops. If you do, you have to take a potato chip card. Get (3) chip cards and you're out. The last player remaining without (3) chip cards is the winner. The Hot Potato is stuffed with foam for safe play and has an on/off switch on the music box that can be accessed through a Velcro strap on the back of the spud. Ideal's Hot Potato Electronic Musical Passing Game is designed for 2-6-players, measures 7-inches by 4.5-inches and includes an electronic Hot Potato, (13) potato chip cards, (2) “AA” batteries and instructions. Loved by children and trusted by parents for over 100-years, the Ideal brand provides a wide variety of games, activity kits, magic sets and classic toys that parents and grandparents remember from their own childhood years. The POOF-Slinky 0X2561 Ideal Hot Potato Electronic Musical Passing Game is recommended for children 4-years of age and older. POOF-Slinky is the manufacturer of the world famous Slinky and the top selling POOF foam sport balls in North America, both manufactured in Plymouth, MI and Hollidaysburg, PA. Ideal and Scientific Explorer are other well-known brands, rounding out the POOF-Slinky family. With roots in the toy industry for over 100-years, POOF-Slinky brands continue to grow and broaden. New generations of kids, their parents and grandparents have proven that classic toys never go out of style!

Product Description

The POOF-Slinky 0X2561 Ideal Hot Potato Passing Game is a wild, frantic, laugh out loud, electronic musical tater-tossing good time that can be played by the whole family. Squeeze the Hot Potato to begin the game’s music and the fun begins. Pass the potato to the player next to you or even across the room. Toss the tater back and forth, up high, down low, around and around, but don't get caught holding the spud when the music stops. If you do, you have to take a potato chip card. Get (3) chip cards and you're out. The last player remaining without (3) chip cards is the winner. The Hot Potato is stuffed with foam for safe play and has an on/off switch on the music box that can be accessed through a Velcro strap on the back of the spud. Ideal's Hot Potato Electronic Musical Passing Game is designed for 2-6-players, measures 7-inches by 4.5-inches and includes an electronic Hot Potato, (13) potato chip cards, (2) “AA” batteries and instructions. Ideal has been providing classic toys, magic sets, board games, tabletop games and other activities that parents trust and kids love since 1907. The POOF-Slinky 0X2561 Ideal Hot Potato Electronic Musical Passing Game is recommended for children 4-years of age and older. POOF-Slinky, Inc. is the maker of POOF, Slinky, Ideal and Scientific Explorer Brands. We manufacture POOF foam balls and the world famous Slinky right here in the USA and our list of products keeps growing. Our company has been in business for over 65-years serving customers around the globe. Our product lines offer new exciting play with the highly successful Sno-Toys line, Fuzz oodles activity kits, as well as timeless classics, such as the original Slinky, Ideal table-top games, wood construction sets and over 400 other products.

Most Helpful Customer Reviews

16 of 16 people found the following review helpful

4.0 out of 5 stars Simple fun with your child October 25, 2008

By Angelbear68

Durability: 4.0 out of 5 stars    Educational: 3.0 out of 5 stars    Fun: 5.0 out of 5 stars   

We bought a hot potato very similar to this one years and years ago. Our youngest son is mentally challenged and has always adored this game. During a move we misplaced his hot potato he was depressed for ages. Then I finally found this hot potato on Amazon. We are all again happily playing hot potato with are son and now with our 4 grandsons(sons of our oldest). They all just love it and now want one for their house. Of course grandma will have to comply come Christmas.

17 of 18 people found the following review helpful

5.0 out of 5 stars Hot Potato - GREAT fun for a birthday party! April 28, 2008

By C. D. Cooper

Durability: 5.0 out of 5 stars    Educational: 4.0 out of 5 stars    Fun: 5.0 out of 5 stars   

We purchased 2 Hot Potatos for one of the party games for oldest child's (boy) 8 year old birthday party. All the boys and girls LOVED it - and it got tossed, hit on the floor, even sat on. It was great fun then and it still is - - my three boys still love playing with the "hot potato". I would recommend this for birthday parties too - all the kids loved it - their parents thought it was great too!

8 of 9 people found the following review helpful

5.0 out of 5 stars Lots o' Fun February 14, 2008

By J. Kelly

Durability: 5.0 out of 5 stars    Educational: 1.0 out of 5 stars    Fun: 5.0 out of 5 stars   

What a fun little toy. Nothing educational about it, just a fun toy. Something parents can play with their children. No set-up, doesn't take hours. Just pick it up, turn it on, and toss it. We find ourselves just picking it up and playing for a few minutes at a time between other (non-interactive) activities or chores. Good to have around the house. What more could you want in a toy!

4 of 4 people found the following review helpful

5.0 out of 5 stars Fun with a group! December 21, 2007

By Ginny "G"

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

I bought this toy for my nephew for Christmas, however I received it by Thanksgiving and decided to give him an early present. My nephew is six and has a four year old brother as well as three older brothers (13, 16 and 19). I enjoyed seeing all five boys interact at the same time with this game, it is hard to find something that is fun for all ages.

3 of 3 people found the following review helpful

4.0 out of 5 stars Hot Potato January 15, 2009

By d.e.m.

Durability: 3.0 out of 5 stars    Educational: 3.0 out of 5 stars    Fun: 4.0 out of 5 stars   

Fun, but the inside is hard plastic and you have to be careful when you toss it. Also, the volume is very low and there is no volume control. So, it's a little hard to hear the music.

3 of 3 people found the following review helpful

2.0 out of 5 stars Its a fun game but the potato needs more cushion May 30, 2011

By J. Siljander

Amazon Verified Purchase

Durability: 1.0 out of 5 stars    Educational: 2.0 out of 5 stars    Fun: 4.0 out of 5 stars   

Hot Potato is always a fun game for kids and adults. I was disapointed in the potato. You press the potato and the music starts. So you start throwing the potato but the potato has very little cushion around the music box inside hurt its when you get hit by it if you dont catch it. Also the last time we played it the potato hit the ground hard now the music is not that loud. My 2 year old got hit in the head with it and it hurt her bad. Bad product i would look for another hot potato game.

2 of 2 people found the following review helpful

1.0 out of 5 stars Great for the 5 minutes it worked!! February 24, 2010

By Jill Oscarson

Amazon Verified Purchase

Durability: 1.0 out of 5 stars    Educational: 1.0 out of 5 stars    Fun: 4.0 out of 5 stars   

My boys are 11 years old. They loved this toy. As you can imagine, throwing this around, it hits the floor quite a bit. Well after about 5-10 minutes, it hit the ground another time and never worked again. Very disappointed. You would think they would make this a little more durable.

2 of 2 people found the following review helpful

5.0 out of 5 stars A Hot Potato Product July 13, 2008

By HasenTheTurk

Amazon Verified Purchase

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

Creates lots of fun with the children. Helps in controlling the ability to catch items. Improves coordination ability. A Excellent product.