Mattel's Magic 8 Ball
By Alon Alalouf on
Mattel's magic 8-ball is a thunderstorm invention that was created ages ago, I still remember the first time i haked that magical ball and shouted questions out loud, and was surprised again and again to find out it's surprising answers.
Such simplicity in one little ball, creating bundles of joy, a great gift.
The game is both fate implying, and very informative in cases where questions of "Yes" and "No" are asked from the player, solving life and death decisions and dillemas.
The ball has a little 20-sided dice inside the dark un-clear water, rotating with you're every shake, you just shake, ask a question, and one of the 20 different answers appear after the dice floats up.
Of course, this game is much fun for all ages, though intended for ages 12 - 20 at most.
Such a simple toy that has been around as long as I can remember!
I can't believe this is still out there. My girlfriends and I use to play with this all the time. Of course we kept asking questions like will Davy Jones marry me LOL! Brought back a lot great memories, thanks! Remember the Ouija Board?
Thanks for sharing this information. I remember this and enjoyed it.
I enjoy these, but why is it a science toy?
I had tons of these as a kid. It was so much fun at the time lol. I can't believe they are still around and that kids still love them just as much now as ever.
Wow just how long has the magic 8 ball been around? lol
An oldie but a goody. Thanks for sharing.
I had one of these when I was a kid and had so much fun with it.