Tori Explorer Pack

$130, iPad, Android

Teaches: fine motor, creativity

CTR Review

Innovative but impractical, this cutting board sized motion sensor works with your iOS or Android mobile device (iPad or Android) to detect hand motion in a new way -- (called "Mirror Play"). The kit costs $130, and includes everything you'll need, minus the tablet. You'll then have to download the apps -- there is one for each of the activity (search on Namco Tori to find the apps). We were pleased with the ease of bluetooth syncing -- the apps do a good job detecting the hardware, and the sensors worked immediately, although you should read the manual to decode the meaning of the colored flashing lights. Our testers gave this kit mixed reviews. While initially very interesting (this kit has very high novelty effect) the games can feel repetitive, and there's very little actual creativity to the play, other than coloring your game controller. The box includes a stylus, catapult, airplane and several cardboard kits that can be snapped together and colored. You charge the sensing plate with any USB charger. A cable in included. More experiences are planned. Winner of the 2020 KAPi Award. Created for Bandai Namco by ISKN.