Perfection

Definition

A timed dexterity game where players pop plastic shapes out of a spring-loaded board and fit them back into corresponding holes before time runs out and the board springs open, scattering all pieces. The player who successfully places all their shapes wins.

Example Usage

I lost at Perfection because my hands were shaking and I couldn't fit the star into its slot before the timer popped.

Origin

Created by Fred Kroll and produced by Milton Bradley in 1973.

Fun Fact

The sudden popping mechanism has frightened generations of children, making it as memorable for its startle factor as for its gameplay.

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