Shocking Tanks - Robot Wars

Now in stock at the Gadget Shop

This has to be the most addictive radio controlled game we have seen in ages.

Shock Tanks is a radio controlled tank battle and each tank is equipped with an infra-red cannon. When you fire and hit your opponent's tank, your opponent gets an electric shock from controller.

Radio Controlled Shocking Battle Tanks move forwards and backwards and run on tracks just like real military tank. Each track runs separately via the controller's left and right throttles, which allows the tanks to make sharp turns. They're made of some sort of metal that detects the infra-red hit throughout its surface. There are six lights on top of each tank, and when a tank is hit, it emits concussion sounds and rocks forward and back.
Also, the lights go out - we'll explain more about this later.

The Controllers

The controllers are brilliantly designed. In order to control your tank, you must make contact with metal strips. When your tank is hit, you receive a shock from the controller. (There's even a wrist strap you must wear.
Since you'll probably drop the controller each time you are hit, this prevents it from falling and breaking.)

£29.99