On cold, snowy days, I can’t think of anything better than to sit by a warm, cozy fire, listen to some good tunes, and enjoy the company of close friends. With plenty of food and drink onhand to surely slow down their reflexes, it doesn’t get much better than to hear the scream of a dear friend and know that your brazen skills had something to do with it.

Lightning Reaction, by Jumpin’ Bananna, is another abomination of pure sinister enjoyment by the same genius makers of Shocking Roulette. The concept is very straight forward.

Two to four people each grab handle from the base. Select how many are playing then, hit the big white button at the center of the base to get the party started.

A pulsating red light turns on and yet another creepy, nerve racking sound begins to play (where do they get the score for these things??). Next thing you know, your stomach tighens up, small beads of sweat appear on you forehead and you begin to worry if your palms are next. When you wonder if that could only incease your potential discomfort, you quickly decide there’s just no way you’re going to get shocked if you have anything to do with it… just…don’t…. blink.

As soon as the scary music stops and red light turns green, everyone presses their buttons on the handles and prays they were quick enough. Last one to press theirs gets a shocking reminder that paying attention is a good skill to have. Press your button before the green light comes on and you’re in for a quick lesson: cheaters definitely can’t win here, but your friends will be glad you tried.

Life skills! Lessons to learn! Yo, this isn’t just a toy, this is an educational tool for any young adult in need of remedial instruction. I definitely learned a thing or two.

Shocking Roulette was just a finger, this thing is your entire hand. We rate it a of 5 out of 5 B.A.R.s

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