ConnecTV Cricket

In the box you get the main unit, representing the wickets; a bat in two sections that need to be clipped together; and a ball fixed to the main unit by a permanently attached lengthy lead.  A second lead attached to the main unit provides the means to connect to the television via two phone style plugs.  Either battery (6 AA required) or mains power can be used.

You can play the ConnecTV cricket game in one or two-player mode. With the former your opponent is the computer and you get to decide whether to bat or bowl first.  There is a choice of one or five day match plus a tournament with skill levels ranging from club to international ability as you select the two teams, but not the players, taking part.

When batting you have a choice of blocking or trying to hit a run.  Bowling gives you options to select from fast/spin; adjust the direction and length; plus apply off or leg spin. You do not have to worry about fielding as this is carried out automatically although very few fielders seem to be positioned in the outfield. 

The most exercise you'll get out of a computer game

This ConnecTV cricket game is really good fun, especially once you've got the hang of the bat and ball controllers and have managed to stop continuously bowling no-balls!