USB-powered whack-a-mole annihilates productivity

We've seen plenty of desk distractions over the years, but the USB-powered Whack It game definitely has the potential to be a productivity killer like no other. This relatively small device simply plugs into a powered USB port and challenges workers to smash the critters as they light up. Reportedly, the game boasts 30-second and one-minute gameplay modes and a wee LED scoreboard, too. Of course, figuring out how to slam down on this thing without drawing attention to yourself is another battle entirely, but if you're up for it, you can grab the game now for £14.99 ($31).

[Via Technabob]

[prokanda @ Oct 1st 2007 10:33PM]

oh my lawd... this thing has such potential. heh

[jbcaro @ Oct 1st 2007 10:35PM]

That is WHACK

I gots to get me one

[shakman @ Oct 1st 2007 10:38PM]

Engadget is distraction enough....

[prokanda @ Oct 1st 2007 10:41PM]

I'll second that... well said.

[robert preseau @ Oct 1st 2007 10:41PM]

Between this and those dancing turtle things, I might as well turn in my resignation now.

[nowhere @ Oct 1st 2007 10:43PM]

Looks like I could cover the whole thing with one hand and just press down continuously.

High score here I come!

[i.c. weiner @ Oct 1st 2007 10:46PM]

now if only there was a way to make that look like a thick report.

[ryan @ Oct 1st 2007 10:47PM]

ahh brings a whole new meaning to "whacking it" at the computer...

[i.c. weiner @ Oct 2nd 2007 7:57PM]

LOL

[mushrooshi @ Oct 1st 2007 11:37PM]

yay its a mac!

kawaii

[k @ Oct 2nd 2007 12:12AM]

i thought the usb ports in the back of apple keyboards weren't powered ones...

[Bad Beaver @ Oct 2nd 2007 2:20AM]

Since the old Apple keyboard also doesn't sport a port in that position either it is likely they hid a powered hub somewhere behind it ;)

[Taylor @ Oct 2nd 2007 12:14AM]

God, I've GOT to get me one of those.

[tiuk @ Oct 2nd 2007 12:52AM]

Usually I hate the gimmicky little USB gadgets, but this one is pure genius.

[emjoi @ Oct 2nd 2007 2:16AM]

Does it have any software?
Does it actually interact with your PC/Mac in any way?

Or is the USB just a power supply that could be easily replaced with some batteries?