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Beyond the Playroom: Mechanisms and Histories of Notable Toys

This six-question quiz examines the factual details, inventors, and inner workings behind some iconic play objects.

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Quiz Questions

Answer all questions below and test your knowledge.

1
Which of these 1980s handheld gaming devices was notably developed by Game & Watch creator Gunpei Yokoi and featured a cross-shaped directional pad?
Question 1
2
The mechanism that allows a Rubik's Cube to twist while remaining intact is primarily based on what core internal component?
Question 2
3
Introduced in 1999, the first commercially successful robotic pet toy, which responded to light, sound, and touch, was called what?
Question 3
4
What specific type of mechanical joint, named for its inventor, is a defining feature in high-quality poseable action figures like those from Mezco or Hot Toys?
Question 4
5
The construction toy K'Nex, distinct from block-based systems, is primarily built around connecting what?
Question 5
6
Which of these toys was originally created as a teaching tool for architectural principles before becoming a popular children's construction set?
Question 6

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