Editorial Review

Ready ... aim ... Crossfire! This shootout game gets the adrenaline pumping as two players fire small metal pellets across the board, blasting their opponents' pucks ever closer to their goal. Plastic shooters attach to each end of the Crossfire board. Players load 'em up with pellets from a tray. The pucks spin and move easily on bearings as pellets hit them from each player. The trick is to load quickly and shoot accurately to hit and push your puck into your opponent's goal as often as you can. With a setup time of only minutes, Crossfire is instant fun and there's no need for batteries or electricity, so it can travel and be played anywhere. Game level can be adjusted quickly by changing goal guards. The playing surface is less than 2 feet long, making it a great tabletop game. --Lee Strucker ... Read more

Reviews (25)

Godlike.
Hey, be warned. This game is going to come back in a big way. Be on the leading edge and buy this game now, take it to school with you. Im in college and just bought it today, its already the talk of school. Everyone is so nostalgic for toys from the early 90's, Crossfire fills that void beautifully. Be the cool kid, buy this.

CROSSFIRE RULES
Crossfire is the greatest board game (that doesn't involve dice) ever to be created.I'm really surprised that the game isn't one of the top sellers at Milton Bradley.The game works almost flawlessly and is entertaining for hours on end.I recommend that you go buy it rigt now!

awesome
I used to have this back when I was within the boundaries of the recommended age. I think I'm going to go get a new one, even though I might be too old. ... Read more

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ABigHit at our house
I bought this game for my son (now 11) two years ago on a Christmas shopping whim. Basically I was down to the end of my shopping, but it looked cool I was tired of shopping so I threw it in the cart. This past year we needed the booster box because we play it so often. It's fun for kids and grownups to play together. We include my younger son (5,a non reader) by playing with teams.Although there is an element of chance, you don't know what kind of task you will be given to perform all the time, I like this game because it incorporates different learning skills and learning styles so there is more then one way to be successful. You are working againest the timer so you need to think quickly and creatively using a variety of materials: clay, charades, and drawing in addition to answering questions and of course the special glasses are part of the fun.

The Best Game!
This game is the best game i ever played! Me and my friend played it for hours! I really recomend this game because you will have a blast acting sculpting and drawing! Get CADOO! ... Read more

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Good game for the money
I think this game was worth the money, we play it a lot at my house and we are big board game players.It is NOTHING LIKE THE ORGINAL CLUE GAME, so if that's what you are looking for, look elsewhere.I would like to see more then 4 people be able to play. And you can p;ay with 2 people, but It's not very fun because you end up following each other around the board asking each other questions. That gets dull, the more people the better.

The improved CLUE
This version is better than the first one! My first time playing was at my friend's house. I LOVED it! the only disadvantidge was if you're making a guess, and taking up too much time, it starts saying "Miss Peach, please move." Itget's annoying, but it's better not having to waste time rolling the dice. I think it's great!

okay..............
Pretty fun to play and the sound effects are pretty cool, the only problem is that it sometimes takes a little while for the game board to recegnize the pieces.still pretty fun though
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Editorial Review

Although it is designed for two or more players, this movie-based game is much more fun for a larger group of film buffs. You'll need a DVD player, along with your TV, to play the game, and it also requires the use of remote control to move the game forward as you play. The rules of the game are very simple; challenging players to recognize and call out answers based on video and sound clips they see on the screen. And because there is a good variety of classic films mixed in with more contemporary movies, the game will appeal to movie fans of all ages. Includes three different games. ... Read more

Reviews (21)

This game is a blast!
I took a chance and ordered Shout About Movies 1 and 2 for a friend who loved playing DVD Trivial Pursuit.This game is fantastic.It is so much fun and so little trouble or mess.All you have to do is put the DVD in your player and use the remote control.The directions are on-screen and so easy to understand.You can say, "Hey, let's play Shout Above Movies" and 30 seconds later, you're playing! Fun for any movie fan, 2 or more people, the more the merrier.The only reason I didn't give this game a 5 star rating is that there are only four games on a disc, and you can only play once.After that, you know the answers.It was a little expensive when you take that into consideration.But I have to admit, I bought games 3 and 4 anyway.It is that much fun. I will buy any additional games they come out with as well.

Very fun, but not worth the money!
Only buy this when the price goes down!!! My Aunt gave this to me because she played it and once you play all 3 rounds, the game is no good anymore. I really had fun with it, but now it's no good. I really wanted the rest of the series, but learned that the cheapest price was $20 (and at Target, btw!). $20 for this game is way too pricy if you ask me! When it goes under $10 I will buy the rest of the games! Rounds are definitely different andthis game is a lot of fun to play with other movie loving people!

expensive for only 3 once used games
I very much enjoyed this game, however for $20 (depending where you purchase it), you only get 3 one time games.Once you've played the games, you can't play them again, because you know the answers.So, after playing the 3 (45 minutes each) games, we gave our DVD to friends who did not have the game.It's the gift that keeps on giving. ... Read more

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Reviews (6)

Amazing Computer Opponents
I was sceptical about this game because I thought that the computer opponents would not be a challenge. I play poker on-line against human players all the time and you never know how well your opponents can play. I am amazed at how this game simulated real players. The multiplayer funtion is amazing with the screen on the controller showing your cards, while hiding it from your friends. The tournement games are cool too. It really simulates playing against 50 people while you are at a table of 6. It's like other games are going on while you are at one table.
I highly recommend this game to ANY level of poker player. They really did a great job with this one.

It's a fun game with but one glaring flaw
This is a very fun game and definitely gives you the "just one more game" thrill you're looking for.You can adjust the speed so that once you get the hang of it you don't have to wait nearly as long for the game's bells and whistles.

My problem is during the tournaments.The game keeps a running total of how many players are left.But it seems that people are dropping out like they were giving away mansions down the road.You can start with 100 players and have it down to 85 in just ten hands.That becomes an issue because the money that those players lose has to go somewhere, and when new players fill in empty seats at your table they often have ludircrous amounts of money in hand.A few exits at your table and you can go from chip leader to shortstack without calling a hand.

This game is very fun!!!
It has bad graphics but is easy to play and very addicting.
The Career mode is very interesting because it gets harder as you go along. With more players joining as you go from city to city with the Poker Tour. Overall it is a great game. ... Read more

Reviews (11)

Legend of Blue Eyes, not the best of the best
Mostly, you wont get a good card. The only ones that are rare and good are Blue Eyes, Red Eyes, and all 5 peices of Exodia. Although you can get into classics sence it is the first booster. It will give you a boost in your deck. Also, this is one of the few that have Exodia. But I also suggest you buy deck protectors besause of natural disasters that will damage your cards and a deck box to hold it.

Good for staples, bad for play.
Secret Rares (2):

LOB-EN000 - Tri-Horned Dragon
LOB-EN125 - Gaia the Dragon Champion

Ultra Rares (10):

LOB-EN001 - Blue-Eyes White Dragon
LOB-EN005 - Dark Magician
LOB-EN006 - Gaia the Fierce Knight
LOB-EN070 - Red-Eyes B. Dragon
LOB-EN118 - Monster Reborn
LOB-EN120 - Left Arm of the Forbidden One
LOB-EN121 - Right Arm of the Forbidden One
LOB-EN122 - Left Leg of the Forbidden One
LOB-EN123 - Right Leg of the Forbidden One
LOB-EN124 - Exodia the Forbidden One

This set doesn't do much for today's duelist. Sure, you can get all the staple cards - Raigeki, Pot of Greed, Dark Hole, Monster Reborn, Swords of Revealing Light... but, three of those cards have been recently banned from tournament play (Raigeki, Dark Hole, Monster Reborn), and the other two can be found in a Dragon's Roar structure deck. There's also Exodia, which is necessary for building an Exodia deck. But all his pieces have been reprinted as commons in Dark Beginnings 1, and his head a variant in the Master Collection 1 tins.

If you're a scaler like myself (scaler - a person who uses calculator-sized scales to determine packs that weigh more than others, which will mean that they have holofoil cards), then this set is a goldmine, as an Exodia pull, especially if you're lucky enough to have 1st Edition packs, can do more than pay for itself. But don't bet on it. Play it safe and just stick with reprint sets like Dark Beginnings 1 and the Structure Decks to get the goods, this set is better off forgotten.

Not the best booster...
Honestly, there are way better boosters (i.e. Invasion of Chaos, Ancient Sanctuary, Rise of Destiny).Don't get me wrong about the pack, but it isn't that good.All the commons are useless, one rare is worth putting in (Pot of Greed) and others are holo (9).Soon we will be getting Dark Beginning 1, and this pack will be outdated, though some of the cards in this pack will cost more.

Pros
-First Booster!

Cons
-No good commons
-Much better packs; better commons in those packs
-Terrible rares (Pot of Greed is best)
-Putting useless cards as holo.

Rating:

Commons: 0.00000000000000000000000000001/5
Rares: 2/10 (Pot of Greed is the 2)
Holos: 5 (Not reliable) ... Read more

Editorial Review

Act like someone walking in flippers. Got that? Now act like a frog. Tooeasy? Then test your ingenuity: act like fog. Charades is a great way to teachand foster the arts of make-believe, and with this version you can start earlybecause no reading skills are required. Players move around a game board inresponse to the throw of a dice and the cards they pick up. Each card has threethings to "be," and the top one of each trio is pictured so that prereaders canparticipate. First one to the Finish is the... (stand proudly on podium, wave tofriends in the crowd, bow graciously). Get it? --Richard Farr ... Read more

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fun, but also ready to learn!
This game is very educated. this is learning more game, it makes your child learn like, lets say it was, nocking on the door, they learn how you do it. if it was, a cat, it would teach them how it moves. this game is very fun, even i am 8 years old! ( i still enjoy it allot!)my sister is 10 and she is always playing along! this is a great game. but it's a bummer that the peaces are small enough to choke. if you are trying to save money, than play without the, peaces, bord and cards! just imigine!

Fun game for lots of ages and occassions
This is a favorite game for my family.We rarely us the board game, but have fun using the cards.For non-readers, the picture cards are great; the kids feel they are an equal part of the game.I've taken this to family reuinions and gatherings and had great fun.

Great fun for all ages
This is one of our five-year-old daughter's favorite games, and one the whole family can enjoy together.The picture cards enable very young non-readers to participate, too.Quite often we use the cards to play without the game board.

After two years, she still enjoys playing this game -- it has definitely stood the test of time! ... Read more

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Reviews (5)

Fun Fibbing
My 7 yr old girl loves this game.We play with her sometimes and for us parents it isn't painful to sit through a game.The kids have a great time trying to "catch us" lying.We mostly play without the board and just asked questions back and forth.My 2 yr old loves to play too.They lie just to see if the machine will catch them.Of course it's all random but the kids take it really seriously.Finally, my daughter took it to school (2nd grade) on Fun Friday.She said she didn't even get to play it because all the other kids were gathered around it playing - it was a big hit.

dumb toy
this is a dumb toy. I have it and it doesn't even tell u da truth. oh $" atoy enthausanest it doen't even take ur pulse for your info!!!!

This toy seems great!!!
This toy seems great I hope I get one,but I don't know whether to diside.The barbie music video maker karaoke machine or fib finder. Hm(...). I think I am gtoing to go with FIB FINDER!(...) ... Read more

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Editorial Review

Created by a volunteer math aide in Ann Arbor, Michigan,Moneywise Kids contains two simple, fun games that will help kidsunderstand how money works, in terms of dollar value and spending power.In the first game, Bill Maker, kids take turns rolling the dice andearning dollars that are commensurate with the numbers that come up:roll a 2 and a 6, for instance, and you get $8. As they accrue wealthwith each turn, players exchange smaller bills for larger ones untilsomeone winds up with $100. In the second game, Bill Breaker, eachplayer starts with $100 and earns more money with each turn, but playersmust also draw "moneywise markers"--bills for such real-life expenses asfood, medical care, and taxes--and make payments along the way. Andwatch out for those hard-luck chips that mean big bills. The player whocollects all six markers and still has $100 in savings is the winner.The game is lively and only lightly competitive, with an accent ongrasping the mysteries of dollars and cents. --Tom Keogh ... Read more

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Moneywise Kids
I purchased this game for my 5 year old girl.She seems to like it.It is a game that she is willing to play, but it is never her first pick.It does seem to be a good way to introduce money, but if you want your child to understand the value of money I don't think this game will help.Ex: health care is $10 and a place to live is only $30 (I wish!!)

Great game!
We bought this when our son was six.He's now seven.He really enjoys playing this game.The skill of money conversion is obviously something he can take with him into real life.I also use the opportunity while playing the game to have mini discussions with him regarding the expenditures the game approaches - that we actually have those expenditures in real life and that it's important to save money and be able to pay for them.

The name speaks for itself
This is a game our son pulls out and asks us to play with him.And, even better, it is a game we like playing, too.We got Moneywise Kids when our oldest child was a first grader.He could already count money, but this game helped him solidify his skills painlessly.What we really liked was the playing option that teaches money management.Players must plan for clothes, food, transportation, housing, etc.Our son will argue with us over our choices, telling us what is most important to pay for next, such as food or clothing. When he plays with his sisters, we overhear him advising them on their choices, too. In this game children have a decent chance of beating adults, which makes them happy to play again.Moneywise Kids is an enjoyable, quiet game with few pieces. ... Read more

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Editorial Review

It's hard to find family games that are fun and challenging forboth kids and adults, but Rummikub fills the bill on all counts. The rulesare simple, the game is varied, and the fun is free for everyone! Thisversion of Rummikub has 106 plastic tiles with numbers in different colorsand four dark-blue plastic tile racks to hold the tiles during play. Theobject is similar to rummy card games, combining your tiles in runs(consecutive numbers in the same color) or sets (groups of the same number).The game rolls along at a fast clip, with wild-card joker tiles adding a bitof luck to the strategy needed to win. Get this game out the next time thepower goes off and show the kids some old-fashioned fun.--Marcie Bovetz ... Read more

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Cool
I bought this game for my pre-teens and they like it a lot.Theres so many different ways to look at the same tiles that it really gets the brain working.The tiles are very durable--like lighter weight dominoes.The stands are less durable, but good quality in a game.We've played it many times and still enjoy getting it out.

fuuuuun!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!1
I started playing this as a game at a math class, once I got the hang of it I loved it.To make the story shorter BuyBuyBuy!!!!

Durable version of a fun game
Rummikub is basically the card game of Rummy transferred to tiles -- plastic tiles that resemble ivory in this case -- in a manner similar to Mah-Jongg tiles.The game rules are similar to Rummy.This is a durable set.There is some strategy in the game, but no more than in many card games, and luck remains a major component.Rummikub can be enjoyed by adults, kids, or a mixed-age group, making it a good game for families to buy.Chris da dolphin boy thanks you for reading this review.

*swims away in search of mackeral or tuna* ... Read more

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Reviews (9)

Simple to learn, fun to play, competitive for all ages
A new classic twist on tic-tac-toe.Get 4 in a row, but wait!Your opponent can place a bigger piece over yours, stealing your spot.Pieces stack in 4 sizes, and part of the strategy is to figure out which size piece to play, and when to use your larger pieces to steal.

Kids to adults love Gobblet, and the classic wooden presentation makes it a game to keep on the coffee table for easy play access any time.

And my 9-year-old says, "Highly competitive - I love it!"

Carolyn K., webmaster, Hoagies' Gifted Education Page

Gobble Gobble Gobble
I'm a teenager that loves games. I like board games, pencil and paper games, card games, sports...ALL KINDS!! I got GOBBLET for christmas last year. I started playing with my dad and thought this is ok...until he beat me! I was determined to win against him. On the last week of Christmas Break, we played at least 40 games. It's the most engrossing, fun, stategical game I've played. It combines the simplicity of Tic-Tac-Toe with the strategy of Chess and adds a little bit of Memory.

Highly Recommended!
My 10 Year old daughter got this game for her birthday and we love it! My 7 year old likes to play too! It is a good strategy game and my husband & I like to play with the kids. It stores in a nice wooden box.We take it on camping trips and vacations, it's compact and travels well! ... Read more

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Reviews (1)

Great family game
I just got this game as an early Christmas present for my two children, ages 5 and 7.We had another bingo game, but it was a hassle to play with because it had a spinner and we kept coming up with the same numbers.This Cage Bingo game is so much fun and very educational for the children as they learn their numbers. The children couldn't wait to turn the cage and get a number out.

A couple of things to keep in mind are the numbers and markers have to be taken apart and it is a time-consuming and nail-breaking experience.Also, the opening for the cage seems like it could break easily if it isn't handled with great care.I have told my children not to open the cage because I think one wrong move would cause it to be unusable.

Overall, I think this was a very good purchase and one that the entire family will enjoy for years to come. ... Read more

Reviews (3)

Love this Game!
My daugther just received this game for her 4th birthday.She played it once at a friend's house and had been talking about it ever since.She was SO excited when she opened this present.The game is so much fun.It is a kids game that I actually like playing.(nice to get a break from Candyland and Chute and Ladders) It is easy to figure out how to play -- just a matter of reading the directions, which are simply written and easy to understand.The object of the game is to find out who ate the cake, what time they ate it and what they had to drink with it.The figures slide into the disc shaped stands and which ever figure has the picture of cake crumbs is the one who ate it.The stands slide off so the person who ate the cake is never the same.It is similar to the original clue game in that you go to the different rooms etc.It is just simplified.The game is designed for 5-8 year olds but my daugther just turned 4 and loves playing it!I do have to help her out a little but eventually she'll be able to play it with out my help.When we're not playing the game, she loves to play "house" with the figures.I'd recommend this for any young dectective or any parent who is looking for a break from other child games!

UMMMMMMMMMM.........................
OK when my dad bought this game for me I was excitied. Then my friend came over and TRIED to play it but how do you know if they ate the cake or not?! All they give you is, Miss Scarlett,Mr.Plum etc, some pieces of paper with different drinks and all that,futiture (I dont know why they gave me this)and a game board. So how are we supposed to find out? I have played adult clue. But they give you cards and a file. If someone know how to play Clue Jr please tell me!!!!!!!!!

Good Warm Up for the Older Child/Adult Version
I bought this game for my seven-year-old daughter who saw the stage version of "Clue" and I wasn't sure if she was quite ready for the regular version.

She enjoys the game thoroughly, especially the familiar characters (you know them, Professor Plum, Miss Scarlet, Mrs. Peacock, etc) though instead of murder and mayhem, they are eating cake.... Yes, it is scaled down AND in "bite sized pieces" (sorry for the pun that was `dying' to be written).

I could easily see my daughter playing this for a couple months and then graduating to the adult version. It is simple to follow, engaging and does necessitate some logical thinking for the younger set. My older daughter played along and wasn't bored like she is by some other "little kid" board games.
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Editorial Review

This colorful chess set combines the classic game of strategy and intellect with the wacky and wonderful characters that inhabit the world of the Simpsons. Packed in an attractive metal storage box, the set comes with a fold-up playing board and a complete set of playing pieces. The pieces are all durable, and can probably handle a lot of abuse and mistreatment without being damaged. As a result, fans of the show could also use the pieces as action figures or perch them on a desktop or bookshelf when they are not engaged in a battle of wills on the chessboard. With Homer and Marge Simpson as the king and queen respectively, the chess set also features Bart (bishop), Lisa (rook), and Maggie (pawn) Simpson, as well as Krusty the Clown (knight). --Chris Burns ... Read more

Features

• This all new Simpsons Chess Set comes in a collectible tin container and features a Simpsons themed chess board and chess pieces.

Reviews (5)

Great For A Psychologist
This is a great game, it helps do my customers iq's. And its simpsons chess, not an ordinary chess set.

The Simpson's play Chess?
This is an excellent gift idea for anybody! This chess set is definitely gets an A+ for fun! Even if you're not a Simpson's fan or haven't heard much about them, this set wonderfully symbolizes the intelligence of the family. Homer is crowned with a beer in his hand while Marge stands taller than the king himself with a rose close to her chest. There is Bart as the bishop, Lisa as the rook, Krusty as the knight, and Maggie portrayed as the pawn. I am surprised, however, that Flanders was not the Bishop. Afterall, he is the holiest of people, the most spiritual to spirits, and the most faithful of all God's faithless souls!
I was asked to rank this toy on an educational level and I gave it four stars. I did so because it is a game of chess. Simply, chess is an educational game that increases your sense of logic and reasoning. Although it is the Simpson's that we are talking about, the fact that if a person can play well with these peices without mixing them up with confusion, then I think you've accomplished something. Skill. As with any chess pieces that are represented by other characters or symbols, you obtain a good sense of awareness and strategy.
This toy is a very fun toy and I would reccommend it to anyone, ESPECIALLY if they enjoy watching the Simpson's. It is fun to play, fun to watch, and fun to display. Friends should definitely be impressed with this chess set!

The Best Chess Set Ever!!!
This ia a great chess set because it shows your love for The Simpsons and Chess. It is very derable and fun to with your friends and family. I have alot of fun playing with this chess set.This is a must have for Simpsons fans like me. ... Read more

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Nice
This pack is cool i got 3 packs and in my first pack i got spell absorbtion second was chiron the mage and third i got big tusked mammoth.Give me a deck type i should make from these 3 options.

Guardian deck
rock deck
or insect deck ... Read more

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Dark-X reveiws Rise of Destiny 5-pack
IF YOU GET 2 RDS SPECIAL EDITIONS, YOU WILL HAVE SIX PACKS, 2 PROMOS, AND 2 STORING BOXES AND IF YOU BUY THIS YOU ONLY HAVE 5 PACKSAND 2xRDS SPECIAL EDITION AND RDS 5-PACK COST THE SAME... ... Read more

Reviews (7)

Timeless and classic.
Scrabble is probably one of the games I remember playing first as an older kid; and the Spanish version was what I played at family gatherings - it's part of my heritage.It was exciting to find it on the net!I called various toys r us stores and was only able to get it through the net.Great game.

An Old Version of Spanish Scrabble!
I'm bilingual (Spanish/English) but my elderly mother's command of English is limited. Decades ago we bought a "foreign edition" Scrabble set, manufactured by Selchow & Righter Co. of Bay Shore, NY. Our set is truly a Spanish version, lacking "k" but with "ñ," "ll," and "rr" (the latter two no longer individual letters in Spanish) and with plenty of the more common vowels in the Spanish language. The letter values differ from the English values, commensurate with their degree of usage in each language. The last copyright notice on the Spanish game is from 1953. We bought it in the early 70's. Why didn't Hasbro follow this edition for their Spanish version? It is definitely a more accurate and educational one!

Spanish can be better
I live in Puerto Rico. My friends and I usually play in both in English and Spanish at the same time. But if you what to learn Spanish I will recommend playing the game entirely en Español. I will give you the pros and cons of this version:

Pros:
1. You can make higher scores in Spanish. K-8 points, W-8 points, Q-8 points but much easier to use, LL-8 points, RR-8 points, Ñ-8 points, and it is much easier to get rid of all your letters than in English.
2. Spanish words are written just as you pronounce them (that is why there are no Spanish spelling bees).
3. You can learn Spanish in a fun way, plus the game can be used in English and it has a couple more vowels.

Cons:
1. There are no really good Spanish dictionaries, other than the Spanish Royal Academy Dictionary (Amazon has it at a reasonable price). And no Spanish Scrabble dictionary is to be found. This will make it hard on verb conjugation.

Whether you play it in Spanish or English or both the Spanish tiles are definitely better. Go ahead and try this version. Come on, you know you what to. ... Read more

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