Loopz

Everybody knows how to play Simon Says, right? How about playing a game somewhat like it but adds lively music and challenging interactive game play? This is exactly what this toy is all about. With the holidays at our doorsteps, this is destined to be one of the top 10 Christmas toys for girls in 2010.

Loopz Game Features

At first you might think that this toy-slash-game looks pretty weird. Stand it up and you’ll find four semi-circles. Each of these half-rings is equipped with a motion sensor, which of course detects any type of movement. Players are basically asked to imitate the movement of the pulsing light according to the music pattern. You wave your hands into the right loop, which is kind of reminiscent of using dance mats.

If you miss the correct pattern thrice then you’re out. The longer you play the harder and faster will the movement patterns become. The controls on the Loopz toy aren’t really complicated. You’ll see an on and off switch, a home button, and use the loops to toggle through different game modes. Yes, the interactive electronic game actually has several game modes that will challenge your ability, skill, agility, and memory.

Multi-Skill Game Modes

Another reason why this game made it to the list of the top 10 Christmas toys for girls in 2010 is its multi-skill game modes. This is a good way to get your hands free from game consoles and do some hand flexing. Prepare your reflexes, memory, rhythm, and flexibility as you play either as a group or all by yourself.

Some of these challenging game modes include Reflex Master which challenges you to get as many lights as you can within a given time. Repeat the Beat challenges your memory to repeat the different patterns of lights. Rhythm and Flow is a game mode where you keep the music running by tagging the lights as they randomly appear.

In Music Studio mode your kids create their own music using this toy. In Musicology your children mimics light sequences and builds different songs. Freestyle DJ mode allows players to make musical master remixes of different audio tracks. Finally, Versus Mode allows you to play against another player.

Other Important Details about Loopz

The Loopz game itself will be pretty lightweight and will weigh around 1.8 pounds and has dimensions amounting to 12" x 2.5" x 12.5". The game manufacturers recommend this toy to be used by children ages five years and older. The package will contain two pairs of AA batteries, which are needed to operate the game. The average retail price of this toy is at $30. You can be sure that this game will be one of the top 10 Christmas toys for girls in 2010.