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Find It! - Original

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Find It!

Spin, twist, and shake Find It. Played alone or as a timed game with multiple players, this mesmerizing treasure hunt in a sealed container comes in four versions: Original, Kids, At the Zoo, and At the Beach. Cylinder measures 10 1/4" including 3 1/2" hexagonal end caps. All games list all objects on their top cap and include tear-off tally pads. Contains small parts. Not for children under 3.

US$21

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