High-tech playthings make the 'hot dozen' list for the first time

Kate Arthur

November 4, 2005 – Silver is predicting this year's surprise hit -- an electronic version of Sudoku, which puts more than 100,000 puzzles in the palm of your hand. The sleek pocket-sized game from Techno Source sells for $19.99, battery included. The only reason it didn't make it onto his hot list was because it came out after the magazine's deadline.

"Without a doubt, that could be huge. You just play the game. Very simple."