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product_id: 502091551
title: "Alex: Ideal: Electronic Hot Potato - Party Game, Musical Potato-Passing Game, Plush Battery-Powered Spud, Fast-Paced, Preschool, Family & Kids Ages 4+"
brand: "ideal"
price: "R835"
currency: ZAR
in_stock: true
reviews_count: 12
category: "Ideal"
url: https://www.desertcart.co.za/products/502091551-alex-ideal-electronic-hot-potato-party-game-musical-potato-passing
store_origin: ZA
region: South Africa
---

# Electronic musical gameplay Soft, plush foam spud Fast-paced timer tension Alex: Ideal: Electronic Hot Potato - Party Game, Musical Potato-Passing Game, Plush Battery-Powered Spud, Fast-Paced, Preschool, Family & Kids Ages 4+

**Brand:** ideal
**Price:** R835
**Availability:** ✅ In Stock

## Summary

> 🎉 Pass the spud, feel the rush—don’t be the one left holding the heat!

## Quick Answers

- **What is this?** Alex: Ideal: Electronic Hot Potato - Party Game, Musical Potato-Passing Game, Plush Battery-Powered Spud, Fast-Paced, Preschool, Family & Kids Ages 4+ by ideal
- **How much does it cost?** R835 with free shipping
- **Is it available?** Yes, in stock and ready to ship
- **Where can I buy it?** [www.desertcart.co.za](https://www.desertcart.co.za/products/502091551-alex-ideal-electronic-hot-potato-party-game-musical-potato-passing)

## Best For

- ideal enthusiasts

## Why This Product

- Trusted ideal brand quality
- Free international shipping included
- Worldwide delivery with tracking
- 15-day hassle-free returns

## Key Features

- • **Tension That Builds:** Electronic timer creates heart-pounding suspense with every pass—don’t get caught holding the spud!
- • **Instant Party Starter:** Plug in, press play, and ignite wild, laugh-out-loud fun for 2-6 players instantly.
- • **Portable Fun Anywhere:** Lightweight and compact, perfect for spontaneous game nights, family gatherings, or outdoor picnics.
- • **Social Skills Booster:** Encourages quick reflexes, friendly competition, and memorable bonding moments across generations.
- • **Kid-Friendly & Durable:** Soft foam design ensures safe, comfortable play for ages 4+, built to withstand endless rounds.

## Overview

The IDEAL Alex Electronic Hot Potato is a plush, battery-powered party game designed for 2-6 players aged 4 and up. Featuring electronic musical cues and a fast-paced timer, it delivers high-energy, interactive fun that promotes social interaction and quick reflexes. Lightweight and portable, this foam spud game is perfect for family gatherings, birthday parties, and on-the-go entertainment.

## Description

ELECTRONIC HOT POTATO - the classic party game of musical potato-passing. Don't get caught with the spud when the music stops or you're fried! Play the song - pass the potato - try not to be stuck with it when the music ends. Compact and portable, this game is perfect for on-the-go fun, whether you're indoors or outdoors. Watch as players eagerly pass the potato, testing their reflexes and timing skills in a race against the clock. Perfect for groups of 2 to 6 players aged 4 and up, Electronic Hot Potato guarantees laughter and thrills for the whole family. So start the music, grab the potato, and get ready for a game night filled with hilarious moments and heart-pounding fun! IDEAL has been setting the standard for toys and games for over 100 years. From strategy board games, to classic building toys, there is something to challenge everyone. Loved by children and trusted by parents. Ideal products are a fun way to develop problem-solving, social, and logical skills with a product line that caters to all ages and interests and encompasses a wide variety of games, magic sets and snow toys, many of which parents and grandparents remember from their own childhood years.

Review: Smiles all around! - Great gift! All my grandkids, ages 17-4, love this game. Always a good time, it’s the one game everyone can play together.
Review: Grands Loved it! - Hot potato Hot potato Who wants the Hot potato ? The Grands Loved it!

## Features

- WILD FRANTIC FUN: Get ready for a laugh out loud, electronic musical tater-tossing good time that can be played by the whole family. romoting social interaction and friendly competition among friends and family.
- EASY TO PLAY: Begin the music and pass the potato, but don’t get caught holding the spud when the music stops.
- PASS THE SPUD! With each round, the tension mounts as players frantically pass the potato, hoping to avoid being stuck with it when the music comes to a halt
- FUN FOR EVERYONE: Designed for 2-6 players. Ages 4 and up. Ideal for birthday parties, family gatherings, picnics or a random game night!

## Technical Specifications

| Specification | Value |
|---------------|-------|
| ASIN | B0BFG45F3Z |
| Batteries | 3 LR44 batteries required. |
| Best Sellers Rank | #41,725 in Toys & Games ( See Top 100 in Toys & Games ) #388 in Baby Musical Toys |
| Customer Reviews | 4.1 4.1 out of 5 stars (160) |
| Item Weight | 6.2 ounces |
| Item model number | OTFDE10003 |
| Manufacturer | Ideal |
| Manufacturer recommended age | 4 years and up |
| Product Dimensions | 2.56 x 10.51 x 10.63 inches |
| Release date | May 31, 2024 |

## Images

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## Available Options

This product comes in different **Style** options.

## Customer Reviews

### ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ Smiles all around!
*by L***T on February 26, 2026*

Great gift! All my grandkids, ages 17-4, love this game. Always a good time, it’s the one game everyone can play together.

### ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ Grands Loved it!
*by A***. on March 7, 2026*

Hot potato Hot potato Who wants the Hot potato ? The Grands Loved it!

### ⭐ Does not work
*by K***. on January 20, 2026*

The music starts over every time you pass it to the next person, which makes it impossible to actually play the game.

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*Product available on Desertcart South Africa*
*Store origin: ZA*
*Last updated: 2026-03-17*