Here we outline the highlights of the two games in this emerging trend: Of course, scanning items found around the house can be just as fun. Ƒ Game play: Alien monsters are hiding in bar codes and, depending on the string of numbers, may be from another tribe or members of your own. You use your hand-held Skannerz gaming device to scan - or capture - opposing monsters and to recruit ones from your team. Bar codes may also reveal weapons, potions and magical spells. The unit looks similar to a Game Boy and is equipped with an infrared scanning feature and a monochrome screen about the size of a large postage stamp. Once creatures are scanned, children choose how the monsters will do battle based on their strengths and skills. You can collect up to 42 monsters in your hand-held and play alone or head-to-head by connecting two Skannerz. Ƒ Characters: The numbers of a bar code will determine which creature appears in your hand-held device. Within each tribe are three monster classes - power, magic and tech - which operate like a game of rock/paper/ For instance, I found Falco on the Guinness World Records 2001. Magic has an advantage over power, power has the edge when fighting tech, and tech is the favorite in a battle with magic. Each alien also possesses different levels of strength, speed and special attack moves. Ƒ Web site: The most interesting part of the Players share information about what products will reveal a particular monster that fellow players may be seeking. In fact, children sometimes post the addresses for Web sites at which you can print out bar codes and thereby save time when searching for monsters. Ƒ Scan success rate: It takes practice to pick up a scan on the first try. With a little patience, however, you will soon be the envy of every checkout clerk worth his or her salt. Ƒ Extra goodies: In addition to the unit, you get a mini-comic book and 42 collector cards for all the monsters in your tribe. The cards are very cool, because you see all the creatures rendered in color drawings. On the back of each card is an outline of the monster's characteristics, making it easier to keep track of all of them. Ƒ Bottom Line: Younger children who like Game Boy-type games will enjoy collecting monsters and overseeing battles. Since the device is portable, it makes a good companion when you're away from home. Scan Command: Jurassic Park by Knowledge Adventure 1-80 $49. Ƒ Game Play: This is a computer game that comes with a hand-held scanner. An evil scientist has taken over Jurassic Park with an army of hostile dinosaurs. Your mission is to find and rescue the missing children on the island and defeat the tyrants by winning dinosaur fights and solving puzzles. The hand-held scanner turns bar codes into special powers that you upload to the game by connecting the scanner to your computer's serial port.
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