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- BGG #24,489
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Lightning Reaction Extreme
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Lightning Reaction
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Lightning Reaction is a board game for 2–4 players, 10 minutes per game, and ages 12 and up.
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About the game
The game consists of four handles each equipped with a button. Each player grabs a handle and the game is started. A red light starts to blink and a nasty wailing sound is played. Suddenly, the light will turn green and the sound will go silent. At that point, players must push the button on their handle. The last player to do so gets an electrical shock. A player will also get shocked if they push the button too soon--while the light is red. The game uses three AAA batteries, so the shock isn't dangerous, but it certainly adds an element of tension to an otherwise rather simple test of reaction speed. Re-implemented by: Lightning Reaction Extreme Lightning Reaction Revenge Lightning Reaction: ReLoaded Pocket Shock-It (AKA Pocket Lightning Reaction)
Editions
- Lightning ReactionENJumpin' Banana, Paladone
Categories
Publishers
- Paladone
- Jumpin' Banana
- The Gadget Shop
Questions and answers
Lightning Reaction supports 2–4 players according to the catalogue. This range comes from the publisher’s listed player count, so the game can be set up for any group size within it. Some setups, rules and scoring details may still vary by player count, so check your edition’s rulebook for the exact configuration.
The listed playing time for Lightning Reaction is 10 minutes. This is the publisher’s estimate for a full game. The actual duration depends on the group, the player count and familiarity with the rules: first sessions usually run longer, while experienced groups often finish faster. Setup and teaching time are not included in this estimate.
The catalogue lists Lightning Reaction for ages 12 and up. This is the publisher’s recommendation and reflects reading demands, rule complexity and small components rather than theme alone. Younger players can often join with help from an adult, so check the age guidance on your edition and consider your group’s experience with board games.
Lightning Reaction has a complexity rating of 1.1 out of 5 from BoardGameGeek players, which makes it a light game. The rating reflects how much rules knowledge, planning and decision-making a typical game demands. Expect a longer first teach for heavier games, and use a preparation guide before game night.
Lightning Reaction belongs to these categories: Party Game, Action / Dexterity, and Electronic. Categories describe the theme, setting and style of a game rather than its rules. Filter the catalogue by the same category to find similar games when you enjoyed Lightning Reaction and want something comparable for your next game night.
The catalogue lists Lightning Reaction as a base game. It can be played on its own with the components in the box and does not require any other title. Expansions, if any exist, add new content or rules on top of it and are listed separately in the catalogue with a link back to this base game.