Frustrating test of co-ordination! (Tomy Screwball Scramble)

Member Name: Linnyg

Product:	Tomy Screwball Scramble
Date:	15/07/09 (14 review reads)
Rating:

Advantages: Enjoyed by children and adults alike

Disadvantages: Limited playability, ball easily lost

I see from the picture that despite a colour update the game is the same as when I used to play it as a child. I have also tried it recently after I bought it for a childrens' camp I work on. The game depends on good hand eye co-ordination and timing as you have to manoeuvre a ball bearing around the course, using the buttons and levers at the right time to ensure it moves on successfully to the next obstacle.

I didn't own it as a child but enjoyed playing with it at friends houses. I don't think I would have played it any more often if I had owned it as for me it was the sort of game I enjoyed playing occasionally but quickly got bored of. Either you are really good at it and so get bored or don't do very well at it and so give up. I could manage to do the course, but didn't really bother with the timer as I am not that competitive with myself. More competitive people might enjoy beating their own time, or trying to get faster than others.

I'm not sure how many balls the game comes with but they are easily lost, which renders the game useless. If you fancy the game I would be inclined to look for it in a charity shop rather than paying full price, as they are hard wearing and I have never known any parts to break. Make sure the ball is still there though!

Summary: Try and pick it up second hand