Classic Simon Board Game

Love this for gift!

This 'New' reissue is (in my opinion) better than the previous Simon reissue (the touch based version) released a few years back. Also, forget Simon Swipe and the recently made Simon Air. All of those previous games have issues of not responding to touches and gestures. THIS is what you are looking for. Simple button presses.Let me explain why this is better. If you grew up through the 80's then Simon was probably a part of your childhood. As an adult I still love this game. This particular unit is a retro/modernized version. All the original sounds from the classic 1978 Simon from Milton Bradley are here. But there are some differences. The unit itself is smaller, sleeker and lighter. It feels a bit 'cheap', yet durable. Now with the game itself, and this is what makes the reissue actually BETTER than the original. The original from 78' had 1 game mode (copy the randomized pattern) but with 3 difficulties with a set number of patterns. The patterns would increase with speed. So the original could be 'won' or 'beaten'. With this version, the same 1 game mode is included (simple and sweet), however the patterns are now endless and it is now played for high score, providing endless replay value. Finally, the game has three volume levels and a silent mode, perfect if you don;t want to disturb family members.In an ages of tablets and smart phones, it's nice to have this throwback to a time of much simpler electronics.

I had bought my daughter a keychain pocket sized Simon game years ago as a stocking stuffer and we always played a couple of games.after I tucked her in and lights were out. Eventually the batteries died and when I went to replace them, the cost of the battery was more than the game so I did not.replace them. I saw this game on a deal of the day type sale for $10.49 and could not pass it up. I was worried the full size version would be heavy and the buttons would be hard to press like the older versions from 20+ years and that it would be difficult for me to hold or press the buttons. I was so happy when it arrived because it is SUPER light weight and the buttons are overy easy to push. My daughter and I are.back to our bedtime routine and we are absolutely loving this game. We have only had this game since yesterday and have already played about 50 times. I also like that this is a game that either one of use can play alone or together. I would recommend this game or.any age or ability. It also has a volume control which can be muted so that the volume doesn't bother anyone else in the room. This game is normally about $20-25 and although I only paid $10.49, I believe this game to be worth even the original price.

Directions say that game keeps track of score, but I didn't find that true. Still, it is captivating memory game

*** Even though the box says to push the color green for demonstration - the Simon we received has no batteries at all. Requires 2 x AA batteries.***That being said we bought this for our 8 year old, and his buddies. I had almost d forgotten how much fun kids have trying to beat Simon, and each others! Lol!*** If you are old enough to remember the original Simon - this is it. A little more lightweight plastic than the original, so probably won't take as much abuse as the original drop, and throw anywhere, and it still works Simon, but the same functions which is awesome!*** Don't see how you could resist introducing Simon to your kid of any age! Definitely makes a great birthday present at a great price!***At our house- Kids who are waiting their turn to play video games, or are just hanging out - tired of video games, are outside, or in the boy's room tend to pick this up out of boredom / curiosity, & then get hooked in! Lol!***We DO recommend, as a group, and individual game. Simon is awesome, and just as cool today as it was originally! Can't say that about a lot of classic toy's in this tech savvy kid world.

Quality product, I do recommend it!

I bought this as a gift for my 6 and 3 year old son's to play with. I actually bought it for the nostalgia factor it brought into my life, as I had one when I was young. They love it. With a six and three year old, this toy has seen abuse that only two little boys can dish out, but it is completely durable and is still running on the original batteries. I would highly recommend this to anyone. The only part I have a complaint about it you can't change the volume.

When I was shopping for board games for my nephews, they wanted games like Plumber Pants and Toilet something. However, when I came across Simon, I felt I had to get it for my nephews because it brought me hours of fun when I was young. When one of my nephews first opened up the box, he didn't seem too interested, but then when I started playing the game, and then his mom and dad started playing too, both my nephews got excited about it. It's a great game! Fun for all ages!