Simon Electronic Memory Game

Great gift idea no matter the age , especially good for people who need eye hand coordination, but making it fun .the lights and vibrant colors are good . The volume is good as well. I think it compact size is perfect for small tabletop or lap . Seems durable , using this for a few months with no problems.

I was thrilled to find a full sized Simon game available.I read the review and was a little nervous about the modernization it underwent and I am pleased to say that the changes they made help bring Simon into the modern world without loosing any of that original feel i remember from my childhood.The modern changes:The buttons are no longer physical buttons but touch sensitive plastic.There is no off switch, just the on button on the front. The game counts down and turns off after each game if a new game is not started.There is an LED screen to indicate what game you are playing or what level you have reached.I'm not certain but I think this version is slightly larger than the original (which I am totally fine with having big hands)The down sides are minor and can be compensated for either by user adjustment or a slight modification.First as I saw a lot of negativity in other reviews that the button are touch sensitive and no longer physical buttons. If you play the original as a kid you may remember slamming your tinny fist down on those buttons. With touch sensitive surfaces you need to make the following mental adjustments:Pushing harder will not make it work better. It is touch sensitive not pressure sensitive. A light tap is all you need. (I have found this the hardest thing for the older generations to adjust to in emerging the touch screen world)Just because it is touch sensitive does not mean it is evenly sensitive across the surface. You do not have to touch the exact center but if you touch the edge of a color you can expect the same "iffy" result as if you had pressed the edge of a physical button the same size. As long as I was in the center two thirds of the color my touch was always registered. The outer section sometime sees you and sometimes doesn't just like hitting the edge of a button would sometime work and sometimes not.The last adjustment is knowing that a touch sensitive button is just that, touch sensitive. So if you touch a color with two fingers and then lift one finger and then the other it may pick that up as two touches. So my advise... don't do that.Okay, touch buttons aside, One real limitation is there is no volume control. The sound is great, clear and loud. A little too loud. The speaker holes are on the top around the "Simon" name. My solution was to simply put two strips of black electrical tape over the holes above the "Simon" name. I lined them up next to each other and carefully cut the edges to curve with the circle. I found this muted the sound to a perfect level. Loud enough to hear but not so loud as to annoy every one else in the room.The one final thing I would have liked to see is a fourth game option that is a free play, that would let you just play the buttons. I know it is small but I think it would have been a fun feature, particularly since my son is too small to play the game but does love the light up colors and sounds. It would be nice if he could play it on his own instead of having to sit in my lap and help me.I'm looking forward to the day he can understand the concept and play this himself.

The new and improved Simon has exceeded my highest expectations. It is brighter, more durable, and lighter than its two predecessors. The game even has new sounds ( victory dance and cheers ). Unlike most electronic items, the batteries are included and already inserted ! The directions are brief and easy to understand. What is most remarkable about the product, and what distinguishes it above similar items, is the addition of two new games that yield entertaining interaction between two, three, or four players. This superior version of Simon also ranks #1 because it can be played by those of all ages; toddler through senior citizen. Not only does Simon exercise and improve memory, motor, and sequencing skills, but it is a brain builder as well. This exciting toy also enhances and strengthens perception and critical thinking skills that are necessary for academic, career, and social success. Simon can be enjoyed alone or with family and friends. It can be used in the classroom to stimulate enthusiastic learning, and in giant corporations for brain tune ups. My 3 year old granddaughter loves this game, and so do my 7 and 11 year old grandcousins. I love it even more than they do. We even play Simon with my 89 year old mother, who has hearing and short term memory loss. She has had a hand tremor since youth. This game has improved her conditions. For action packed excitement, brain building and great fun, Simon is worth many times its modest cost. Buy it !

Over a period of a few hours several kids played this game. It was confusing to switch to one of the 3 game modes, so just played in one game mode only. About 20 people played with it. It was fun and a great game for any age. It is a competitive game, everyone wanted to out do the other. The only issue we had was that everyone had to press down hard on the buttons as they stick or sometimes you had to tap twice for it to register. I have played with the new style Simon game and NO...this is the game to buy not the new one that is difficult to use no where like this game, don't be fooled, save your money. This model is old school and fun to use and encourages kids to want to do better. Great game. Can't mess with perfection.

This is a great game for family, friends or even going solo! If you like to challenge the ol' gray matter and see how well you can remember color sequencing, then this is the game for you. We bought this game years ago when our kids were teenagers and they loved playing it. (fun for younger kids too).The newer version is touch sensitive, vs the older "button pushing" type play. Both have minor frustrations involved. In both cases you do have to touch in the center of the colored section to make sure it registers. If you know that, and make that part of how you have to play the game, then it's really no biggy.In all fairness, we have not yet put the new game version to the "Test" yet, just played around a little, so if there are any major differences, I'll report back. Other than that, I would recommend this as a fun family game. Enjoy!

I had merlin, simon, bop it... EVERY one of these memory light games. This is the BEST!!!And as an aside for special needs/autistic kids needing practice with fine motor skills or OT - Super motivating and attention systaining !!!One step before sorting ....