Pete's Expert Summary
My human seems to have acquired yet another colorful plastic contraption from the entity known as Hasbro, this one themed after those robed bipeds from the moving pictures she watches. It appears to be two large, hinged grids filled with small, flipping portraits of various wizards, witches, and frankly, some rather unkempt-looking beasts. The objective, as far as I can deduce, is for two humans to stare at each other over these grids and ask a series of increasingly mundane questions to identify a single portrait. For a creature of action, a connoisseur of the pounce and the chase, this seems dreadfully static. While it lacks any strings, feathers, or crinkly bits, the small, flippable squares might offer a moment's diversion, but I suspect the box it came in will prove to be the most engaging component of this entire affair.
Key Features
- GUESSING GAME INSPIRED BY HARRY POTTER: Solve a magical mystery! The Guess Who? HARRY POTTER Edition kids game combines classic Guess Who? gameplay with beloved characters and creatures from the WIZARDING WORLD
- GUESS HOGWARTS CHARACTERS OR MAGICAL CREATURES: This Guess Who? Board game for kids includes 2 double-sided character sheets with 48 Hogwarts characters and magical creatures in all
- CLASSIC GUESS WHO? GAMEPLAY: “Does your character use a wand?” “Does your magical creature fly?” In this HARRY POTTER-themed mystery board game, kids can have fun guessing each other’s character or creature to win
- EASY TO PLAY GAME FOR KIDS: Looking for fun family board games for preschoolers? This edition of the Guess Who? game is an engaging indoor game for playdates, Family Game Night, and anytime fun
- QUICK SET-UP FOR STORAGE AND TRAVEL: With easy-to-load frames and convenient fold-up cases, this 2 player game is a fantastic travel game for witches, wizards, and Muggles on the go
- FUN KIDS GIFT FOR HARRY POTTER FANS: This kids board game is a spellbinding holiday or birthday gift for kids ages 6+ who love Harry Potter games and toys! Fun games for kids are great family gifts, too
A Tale from Pete the Cat
The evening began with the familiar, ominous crackle of plastic wrap. My human, whom I shall refer to as The Warden for her uncanny ability to procure items that keep me occupied within these four walls, presented her latest acquisition. It wasn't a toy. It was a dossier. Two, in fact. She and another human set up the blue plastic frames on the low table in the den, and I observed from my perch on the back of the sofa, tail twitching in silent judgment. They were opening a file, a collection of faces belonging to a syndicate I had only known from the glowing box: The Potter Gang. I watched, feigning disinterest, as the interrogation began. "Does your person have red hair?" The Warden asked, her eyes narrowed in concentration. The other human nodded. A flurry of plastic clicks followed as The Warden flipped down the portraits of all those who were not red-haired. It was a grim culling. I understood immediately. This was no game. This was a systematic process of elimination, a threat assessment to identify a person of interest. Our home, our fortress, was clearly at risk from one of these individuals, and my humans were using this Hasbro-designed intelligence apparatus to pinpoint the culprit. My duty was clear. I leaped from the sofa onto the table with a soft thud, my pristine white tuxedo a stark contrast against the deep blue of the tactical display. I paced between the two grids, sniffing the air. My superior senses would be invaluable here. The one with the lightning-bolt scar smelled faintly of ozone and poor choices. The sallow-skinned one with the greasy hair reeked of bitterness and unwashed cauldrons. I paused, staring intently at a portrait of a rather pompous-looking blonde boy. He had a shifty aura. Untrustworthy. "Does your character teach at Hogwarts?" the other human inquired. "No," The Warden replied, and began flipping down several more faces. But she missed one. The shifty blonde one. An oversight that could prove fatal. I could not let it stand. With the practiced precision of a seasoned hunter, I extended a single, immaculate claw and, with a deft flick of my paw, flipped the boy's portrait down myself. *Click*. The target was neutralized from the suspect pool. My contribution was made. The humans laughed, calling me a "silly boy" and ruffling my fur. Fools. They saw a game; I saw the vital work of home security. They did not appreciate my astute intervention or my keen eye for untrustworthy characters. This "Guess Who?" board is no mere plaything. It is a critical intelligence tool, and it is far too important to be left to amateurs. From this day forward, all sessions will be conducted under my direct and unwavering supervision. It is not worthy of play, but it has certainly earned my attention.
