Sayonara, Spinner: Twister Gets a High-Tech, Pop-Music Update

Because “right foot on red” is so old school.

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The new Twister Dance - less mat, more music

Since today’s kids apparently can’t enjoy anything low-tech, the game of Twister is getting an update. Twister Dance ditches the mat and spinner for movable dots, an LED console and a pop-music soundtrack. Players set up their dance floor and the flashing lights guide where to put  feet. According to a press release, arm and hand motions are up to the players, “allowing them to show off their individual style.”

The game, expected to hit shelves this fall, comes pre-loaded with songs by Ke$ha, Willow Smith and an exclusive Twister remix of “Till the World Ends” by Britney Spears. In addition to contributing a Twister-fied remix (whatever that means), Spears will also be featured on the packaging and appear in ads for the game.

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This isn’t the first time the folks behind Twister wanted revellers to bust a move. A few years ago, Twister Moves  gave each player a mat of his or her own in a mash-up of Twister and Dance Dance Revolution. The game was even available in special editions including High School Musical 2 and Hannah Montana.

If you want to show off your best Zac Efron moves, Twister Dance also works with any Mp3 player. NewsFeed won’t judge. That show’s soundtrack was catchy.