GiiKER Tic Tac Toe Bolt Game ($39.99) I was surprised to find that this set which has multiple variations on the classic game of tic-tac-toe could be so much challenging fun. After all, all you need for tic-tac-toe is a piece of paper and a pencil. Why would I pay nearly forty dollars for a battery powered version? Well, I was wrong; this is a winner.
This toy is one of the best electronic games we’ve tested in recent memory. The box includes a digital version of the game that has a twist. Every fourth piece you put on the board erases an earlier one. This really ramps up the thinking needed to win.
There is also a non-digital variant played with pieces that store in the same box, in which different sized pieces can “swallow up” and cover an opponent’s piece of a smaller size. It makes for an exciting new way to play. A memory sequence game rounds out the mix. Though the electronic version is suitable as a travel game, unfortunately the analog pieces are non-magnetized, lightweight, and would be prone to getting lost on a plane or at the beach. I would love a travel set of the “cover-up” game. Nevertheless, this is a top pick!
