Radica Games 20Q User Manual

I KNOW WHAT YOU’RE THINKING!
You don’t believe me, do you? Well, you soon will! Just
think of an everyday object and I will ask you a few simple
questions. Answer the questions honestly, and I will tell
you what you’re thinking! Scary, isn’t it?
BUTTONS AND FEATURES
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YES / NEW GAME - Use this button for the following:
Answer “yes” to a question or prompt
Wake the unit from “sleep mode”
Start a new game by pressing and holding
NO - Use to answer “no” to a question or prompt
SOMETIMES - Press to answer “depends” or “maybe” to
a question or prompt
UNKNOWN - This answers irrelevant or “unknown” to a
question or prompt.
UNDO – Pressing this button will allow you to go back to
the last question and change your answer. You will not be
able to UNDO any prior answers to previous questions.
SOUND - This button turns the sound on and off (a high
tone indicates sound is on, a low tone when sound is off).
LIGHT – Switch turns back light on and off.
LEFT SIDE & RIGHT SIDE SCROLL BUTTON - Use
these two buttons to move forward or backward through a
menu, or return to a previous section. Pressing the LEFT-
SIDE SCROLL will also increase the text scrolling speed.
Pressing RIGHT SCROLL will slow it down.
RESET - When a blunt point is inserted, this button resets
the game to its original settings.
SLEEP MODE - After 60 seconds of inactivity, the game
will automatically shut down, going into “sleep mode”. To
turn it on again and resume your game, simply press the
YES / NEW GAME button.
HOW TO PLAY
Although you’ll never beat me, I’ll tell you how to play anyway!
First, press the YES / NEW GAME button to begin a new
game.
Next, I will ask if you’re thinking of an: animal, vegetable,
mineral, other, or unknown.
Use the LEFT SCROLL and RIGHT SCROLL buttons to
select your choices. Then press the YES / NEW GAME
button to enter your answer. Alternatively you can answer
by pressing ‘Yes’ or ‘No’ to the relevant category.
Now I will ask you a series of questions. Answer honestly
by pressing one of the answer buttons. Your answer would
be yes, no, sometimes, or unknown.
After a series of 20 questions, I will try to guess what
you’re thinking. If I guess correctly, press the YES / NEW
GAME. If for some strange reason, I guess wrong, I will
ask you 5 more questions then guess again.
When I guess what you’re thinking, I win! If all my
guesses are wrong, you win. But don’t worry, that
will never happen.
Good Luck! You’re going to need it!
BATTERY INSTALLATION
This game is powered by two (2) AAA (LR03) batteries.
• Using a screwdriver, loosen the screw until the battery
compartment door can be removed.
LEFT SIDE SCROLL -
Press to increase speed
of text and move back-
ward through text
Press
to turn
sound
on/off
Press to
answer No
Press to
answer Yes
or start a
new game
Press if
occurs
“some-
times”
RIGHT SIDE SCROLL -
Press to decrease speed
of text and move forward
through text
Press if
“Un-
known”
Press to
undo previ-
ous answer
Switch
light on
and off
I6088
For 1 player / Ages 8 and up
INSTRUCTION MANUAL
P/N 823A5000 Rev.D

Radica Games 20Q Specifications

General

Power Source	Batteries
Manufacturer	Radica Games
Batteries	2 x AAA
Languages	English
Display	LCD
Type	Handheld electronic game
Gameplay	Players think of an object, and the game asks yes/no questions to guess it.

Summary

Buttons and Features

YES / NEW GAME Button

Used to answer 'yes' to a question, wake the unit, or start a new game.

NO Button

Used to answer 'no' to a question or prompt.

SOMETIMES Button

Used to answer 'depends' or 'maybe' to a question.

UNKNOWN Button

Used to answer irrelevant or 'unknown' to a question.

UNDO Button

Allows going back to the last question to change an answer.

SOUND Button

Turns the game's sound on or off.

LIGHT Button

Switches the back light on and off.

Scroll Buttons

Navigate menus and control text scrolling speed.

RESET Button

Resets the game to original settings when a blunt point is inserted.

Sleep Mode

Automatic shutdown after inactivity; wake with YES/NEW GAME button.

How to Play

Starting a New Game

Press the YES / NEW GAME button to begin.

Selecting a Category

Choose animal, vegetable, mineral, or other using scroll buttons.

Answering Questions

Answer honestly with yes, no, sometimes, or unknown.

Game Guessing

The game guesses your thought after 20 questions, or more if incorrect.

Battery Installation and Precautions

Battery Installation

Requires two AAA batteries. Loosen screw to open compartment.

Adult Supervision

Recommended when changing batteries.

Battery Safety Cautions

Keep batteries from children, handle with care, do not dispose in fire.

Maintenance and Care

General Maintenance

Handle carefully, store away from dust, dirt, and extreme temperatures.

Troubleshooting

Reset game for static interference or malfunction; check batteries.

Battery Usage Rules

Use same type, do not mix old/new, do not mix types, do not recharge.

Recycling and Warranty Information

European Recycling

Dispose of electronic waste responsibly via civic amenity sites.

Product Warranty

6-month warranty for defects, excludes accidental damage or misuse.

Technical Support

Contact helpline for support issues during specified hours.