Bandai Pair Match (1984, VFD, 4 C Batteries, Model# 0200027)

One or two player matching game (basically like Concentration). You select one square, and the game emits a certain sound, you then select a second square, if the sound that sqaure makes matches the first one, you get those two squares lit up your color, and you can play again. If they don't match, it's the second player's (or the computer's) turn. The person with the most lit squares at the end is the winner (there are 32 total squares or 16 different pairs that have to be matched). There are 4 different games: 1- Exactly as described above, 2-4 same concept, but a slightly different object (either to make a perfect square, link a 'bridge' all the way across the playfield, or a concept similar to Othello.) The funny thing is there is a mute switch on this game, which completely defeats the whole purpose of the game... :) The manual does mention it, and just states that the game play is strickly by chance in this 'mode.' Available in at least 2 different color styles as pictured below: Black or white base, and it's indicated on the box.

Manual available

Bandai's Pair Match also gets the distinct honor of being a prop in Star Trek: The Next Generation:
(Frequently seen in Ten-Forward of the Enterprise) (See Handhelds in Movies for more!)

Do I have this? Yes, both white and black boxed (new) (Top pic is mine).

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