In theory, this is brilliant (Mousetrap)

Member Name: Dunks

Product:	Mousetrap
Date:	12/08/01 (165 review reads)
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Advantages: Fun, Nostalgic

Disadvantages: Doesn't bloody work!

Growing up in the late 80's/early 90's you could not escape adverts for this board game. There was even a TV programme or competition based on the board game I believe. You always knew someone who had the game, but were too afraid to ask.

I pleaded with my parents to get me the game, sure enough, that Xmas....

First thing was, there were a *lot* of pieces which were small and very easy to lose. I hated that in a game - I still do. The first thing I did was set up the course, I wasn't interested in the actual playing of the game. It was too complicated, so my dad helped. 5-10 minutes later, it was ready for action. The ball had to be nudged or lifted several times. At the end the soldier should dive into a tub which should make the cage fall. It didn't fall!

So my hopes of the game working like it did on the telly were dashed. But it adds an element of humour to the game each time you have to nudge the ball or do something. Plus, playing it again naturally brings back the nostalgia etc.

Great game if you lived in its era and don't mind it not working properly.

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