Who knew torture could be so much fun! (B.A.R. rating 4 out of 5)
Who knew torture could be so much fun! Shocking Roulette is not for the faint of heart (no seriously, it’s not!). There’s good reason to think this little toy can stop your ticker. Not so much the actual shock, but the sweat creating anticipation of impending doom. It starts off with sticking your fingers or thumbs into the designated spots. Up to four people can play at once, but two is just fine. You can probably play by yourself but you should probably seek help from a professional if you do. This sucker has two settings, low for wimps and high for daredevils. Up to you whether you decide to tell everyone of the two options. I like to leave it on high with a fresh pair of batteries, myself. Easily liven up the most boring of holiday parties and boy did I have to attend my share of those! I spare the ya the details but believe me, far more torturous than Shocking Roulette. Insider Info You click on the start button and tension creating ton starts to go around and around, each time picking a randomly different time to decide the poor soul that's gets it. You'll know it wasn't you, when you hear someone belt out a blood currdling scream.Not So Cool This thing is suppose to have a failsafe mechanism to catch cheaters from pulling their figures out. Doesn't work so well, and at odd times it goes off, even when we have the most committed of sadomasochists playing. I think it has to something to do with sweaty palms messing up connectors. But hey, I'm a reviewer, not an engineer. Cheaters never win! Stick 'em in there, just make sure they're using fingers... I would stick any other body part. No. NOT a good idea.How Much Dinero? Well worth the $15-$20! Couple of distributors. This thing comes from the genius minds of some Brits. They sure have a great sense of humor if you ask me. LOVE IT. |
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December 31st, 2004 at 6:15 am
Where did you get that game? Sounds like it would be a great drinking game!
December 31st, 2004 at 7:50 am
Duh! I need to formalize this into ever post.
You can get them at a Spencer Gifts store (www.spencergifts) which is where we got ours.
You can also try (www.shockingfun.com). I’ll be sure to formalize this in the next reviews.
Thanks for reading!
B.A.R. Editor
www.badassreviews.com
January 1st, 2005 at 7:08 pm
Where the hell did you find that one??
January 1st, 2005 at 7:47 pm
A magician’s secrets may never be told. Muah haha!
Thanks for link back Jake, ‘preciate that. I live for the absurd. I guess I have some affinity for finding weird stuff like this. This particular one I have my brother Andres to thank. He caught this one while shopping for our “prank” gift exchange game we play ever year for the holidays.
More coming soon!
B.A.R Editor
January 2nd, 2005 at 2:57 pm
Ok, that’s it, I’m buying this! Thanks for the great find! I love your site. You hilarious.
- mb
January 2nd, 2005 at 7:35 pm
I almost got one of these out of a catalog - I didn’t. I may need to now!
January 6th, 2005 at 5:29 pm
oooh I want one o those
January 20th, 2005 at 6:50 am
This has got to be the strangest thing I have ever seen!
January 20th, 2005 at 7:29 am
Kate - Wait until next week, we’re going to review some more that are even stranger!!
B.A.R. Editor
January 20th, 2005 at 1:44 pm
Thats pretty damn cool. Im gonna have to get one.
January 20th, 2005 at 4:47 pm
I’ll pass on this one. A friend of mine has a similar toy, but the premise is that you take turns pulling out little tabs from this round looking object, and eventually someone will pull out a tab that causes something to pop out from the top like a Jack in the Box, and then the whole thing falls apart. That little toy was stress inducing enough!
January 20th, 2005 at 7:02 pm
It’s good for you! Good for circulation or something.
-E
January 21st, 2005 at 6:43 am
I’ve played it at the lowest shock setting and it was still bloody scary.
January 24th, 2005 at 8:43 pm
Hi,
I found your site via BlogExplosion and I wanted to let you know that I stopped by.
I wanted to thank you for bringing my attention to this great game. It looks like fun. It is certainly less annoying than the “Catch Phrase” which appears to be my drinking circle’s current toy.
Anyway, have a nice day. ^_^
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