Cranium
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Spell a word backwards, hum a tune, answer a multiple-choicequestion, draw with your eyes closed, and more when you play Cranium.Unlike games that focus on only a few skills, Cranium offers 14talent-tapping activities designed to bring out the best in you and yourfriends. Cards from four decks, color-coded to match each of the crazycharacters--Star Performer, Creative Cat, Data Head, and WordWorm--describe activities that teams must complete in order to advance aroundthe board. If you choose a Sculptorades card from the Creative Catdeck, for example, you might be asked to sculpt a hamburger fromlemon-scented Cranium Clay while your teammates try to guess what you'recreating.

To win the game, teams have to make it to Cranium Central--the largepurple brain in the center of the board--and then successfully completeone activity from each of the four decks. The result is that the teamwith the best combination of abilities comes out on top. With itswonderfully diverse set of activities and top-notch design (artwork byillustrator GaryBaseman decorates the colorful board and decks of cards), Craniumoffers the best of all board game experiences--and it's a whole lot offun, too! (For 4 or more players) ... Read more

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Hours of Fun, and Most of it is Spent Laughing
Cranium is the ultimate combination of every party game you love in one nice package.Acting, unscrambling, humming, drawing, there is always a new challenge to face that will have the entire group laughing.

You play the game in partners and will find the games level of difficulties ranging from spelling a word to 60's trivia. The competition is eased through the constant mishap whiletrying to complete the zany challenges which adds for a funner atmosphere.

The games design is modern and nicely done, and the replay value of the game is high since the card booster sets have been made and the first deck will last you a long time.Cranium doesn't get old fast, it's so entertaining I doubt it will ever get old.It is a must own game and definately the best of the new wave of party games.

Cranium's Crazy Contests earn it
A Bliss of 9

Good game
Cranium is a good game, but does not appeal to everyone in the group. Rigamarole is a lot more fun and there is something for everyone.

THE SMARTEST, WITTIEST, FUNNIEST, COOLEST, FUNNEST GAME EVER
This is without a doubt the best boardgame ever created! Friends of mine who hate boardgames love this one! It combines pictionary, charades, trivia, and a whole slew of other exciting games--all in one! Highly recommended for teenagers and adults. ... Read more

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Scrabble
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After all these years, it's still hard to get a triple word score, the tiles are still made of wood, and there's only one "X" in the whole box. The game of Scrabble has sparked feuds and a near-cult following. All the fuss is over a spelling game that hasn't had an upgrade in 50 years. It takes a little luck and a lot of skill to make high-scoring words out of seven little letters, sometimes with an overabundance of vowels and letters that don't go together--sometimes there's Q without U. Two to four players battle it out on the board, and while some players might be proud of impressive words ("I spelled gestalt!"), skilled players know how to use the premium letter and word squares on the 225-square board to their best advantage. This crossword game has strict rules (no names, no slang) and comes with a warning label: "Choose a dictionary first to avoid any ugly word disputes." --Lynne Sampson ... Read more

Features

• The classic crossword game played by millions around the world!
• Use your seven letters to build crosswords, and use bonus spaces to add to your score!
• Genuine wooden letter tiles and racks.
• For 2 to 4 players. Ages 8 and up.

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The classic word game
Scrabble is a word game that anybody can play as long as they can spell in the language in which the game is being played. It can be a lot of fun but it's wise to have a dictionary at hand to settle disputes that arise when somebody creates a dubious word or spelling. The dictionary should only be used to settle disputes - leafing through its pages trying to find a word that fits your letters is definitely cheating. The game is intended to be played by between two and four players but it is possible to practise alone and I'll explain how later, though it isn't as much fun as playing against another person. If more than four people are available, they can either team up or just find something else to use instead of racks to hold the tiles.

Scrabble comes in various editions but all of them have certain things in common. There are 100 tiles each with a letter on them, four racks (one to hold each payer's tiles) and a bag into which all tiles are placed at the start of the game and from which all players draw letters as the game progresses. The main playing area is a board of 15 x 15 squares, most of which are of a standard gray color. Some squares are red, pink, dark blue or pale blue - these are premium-scoring squares (triple word, double word, triple letter, double letter respectively).

To begin with, each player draws seven tiles from the bag. The first player makes a word from any or all of their letters and places it on the board, beginning, ending or crossing the central square, which automatically gives them a double word score. (it is pink) and replaces the used tiles with a corresponding number of tiles from the bag. Subsequently, players take turns to create a new word (thereby building a crossword on the board), attempting to score as many points as possible. Any tiles added must all form part of one word and link to tiles already on the board but strategy as well as vocabulary is useful.

Most of the time, you just place letters focusing on an existing tile on the board, using that tile as part of the word you create, However, if you have a letter S in your rack, you may be able to add it to the end of an existing word while also using it as part of a word of your own, if there is clear room on the board for you to do so. Thus, you score for your own word but you also score for the word that you made into a plural. This is just one example of how you can (sometimes) score for more than word while sticking to the rules, but it teaches you not to waste S letters - keep them for when they can be most effectively used.

When there are no more tiles in the bag, play continues until one player uses up all their tiles or nobody is able to. At that point, points on unused tiles still in players' racks are deducted from their score.

To play alone is quite simple, if less satisfying. The object is to score as many points as possible. Obviously, scoring is much easier since you can build the crossword in a very open design - you aren't trying to block your opponents - but if you find that those opponents usually beat you, a bit of practice on your own might improve your chances of beating them in future.

So, if you decide to buy Scrabble, it comes down to deciding whether to buy the Deluxe edition (if you can afford it), the Travel edition (for taking away from home with you) or the standard edition. Just make sure you have that dictionary at hand to settle disputes, otherwise it won't be much fun.

The ultimate spelling test.
A great way to pass time, teach kids how to spell and learn the meaning and purpose of words. Definatley to be played with a dictionary (I suggest the Oxford scrabble dictionary which not only tells you if words are valid but also gives their true scrabble score!) It's a good laerning curve but can cause lots of heated debate!!

Fun for everyone!
This game is so much fun!Even my mom who hates to play games with me, will play this game!I like this game because everyone can play it!Fun and educational at the same time as you learn to build words and you can even use it to show how to use a word and grow from it.I think this game is worth the money they charge.My only regret is that I didn't get one with a turn table luckily my mom had one from the 70's and we use it.My advise buy this game! ... Read more

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UpWords
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Upwords takes the likes of Scrabble to new heights. Players get more power out of every word and create more play possibilities. Players can build from words crossword puzzle-style or by stacking letters on top of tiles already on the board. The challenge is to make new words each time. For example, "stack" becomes "snack," then "snapshot." If it sounds like 3-D Scrabble, there's more to know. Scoring is simpler: each tile earns two points, and each stacked tile earns one. The usual Nos apply: no capitalized, hyphenated, or abbreviated words, etc. The set comes with 100 letter tiles, tile racks for two to four players, and a plastic game board. --Lynne Sampson ... Read more

Features

• The three-dimensional crossword game takes word play to new heights literally! Create new words by building on tiles already on the board how many different words can you get out of one?
• For 2 to 4 players. Ages 10 and up. Upwords is the 3-dimensional word game that's stacks of fun.
• Build words across and down crossword style on the 10 x 10 grid. Or stack letters on top of tiles already on the board.
• The challenge is to make new words each time. With 100 tiles, you can stack lots of letters to score high!
• So rack 'em up, then stack 'em up to experience 3-D word play at its very best.

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Great Game for All Ages in the Family
I bought this game because I remembered how much fun it was as a child. What I didn't realized is that it is a great game for adults to play with children of different levels. My husband and I play like Scrabble, looking for long words. My stepdaughter (13yo) looks for tricky ways to create 2 words at once (she once made 3 new words by putting a new word between two other words - talk about points!). My stepson (12) has a limited spelling skills (underachiever) but by changing the words he can really rack up the points and keep up with the rest of us. It's helping us teach him more too. Great game!

A Creative and Strategic Game
This is my favorite game.Scrabble is an excellent game that I have played for years.Scrabble relies on the point value of letters and expanding on words placed on the board.UpWords allows you to change words, again and again.For instance star can become starve, starving, starting, flashing, crashing. And when you add to two or three words simultaneously, the points go soaring!I like it better because you need to be creative and strategic.After a few games, we learned that placing small words (3, 4 or 5 letters max) provides the most opportunity for an interesting game that goes upwards effectively and uses up the majority of the board.You cannot think Scrabble minded when playing this game as with Scrabble you think of long, high point words.Toward the end when you start stacking on multiple words, the point values for words increase significantly with minor word changes.Great Game!

just make it stop
This games scoring is too confusing. My friends fought over it for 25 minutes. and then they just put the game away. I'm not so sure what was worse the rampent testosterone or the confusion of the actual scoring. As I write this i am being told to email the company and ask how to score it. Ridiculous. there is something wrong with this game and my friend mike. ... Read more

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Taboo
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It sounds so simple: get your team to name common words withoutvoicing a few choice descriptors. But could you describe a wristwatchwithout mentioning time, wrist, or clock? Taboo rewards those whothink--and speak--fast. The team that correctly identifies as manywords as possible in a minute (measured with an hourglass timer) wins.If a member of the opposing team, armed with the blaring buzzer,catches the clue giver using any of the taboo words, a point is deducted from the group's score. It's a good idea to separate peoplewho know each other well, because their familiarity can be too great anadvantage. If the clue is spinach, prompting with "Mom made this everyMonday" just doesn't seem fair, though it is permissible according tothe rules. Playing Taboo requires an AA battery and a sense ofhumor--you'll need them both! The timer is included. Taboo is for fouror more players. --Leah Ball ... Read more

Features

• The game of unspeakable fun! Help your team guess everyday words but without using some of the most obvious clues!
• Features more than 1,000 words to guess! Requires 2 "AA" batteries (not included). For 4 or more players.
• Ages 12 to adult. Time is against you. You know what ypu'd say if you could only find the words.
• But some things in life are strictly...Taboo!
• Contents: 504 taboo cards card holder buzzer timer scorepad

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A great game worthy of buying
Taboo is a fun and exciting game full of laughs and enjoyable experiences. As you probably know, you try to get your team mate to guess (or you try to guess) the word on the Taboo card. You can't say any of the 5 taboos though, or you'll lose a point! I have played this game at a party at my friend's house. It's always challenging and exciting, trying to describe and guess the word. Even when you it's not your turn, you still get to have fun trying to buzz other people, so you don't often get bored. I rated this game 4 stars because it's often hard to find four people to play with, but when you do, it's very fun and exciting!

Very fun game...
Taboo is a game that I played as a kid & I never forgot about it.I remembered it being so much fun that I asked for it for Christmas several years in a row & I've finally got it.We really enjoy this game.It's so much fun for all ages & you may think it sounds really easy but you'd be amazed at how many times you actually slip & say one of the words listed on the card that you are not supposed to say.When that happensyou will get buzzed or when you pass on a card the other team will get a point.So sometimes when it's your teams turn to give clues the other team can actually come out with more points then you earned on that turn.It's such a great game that I highly recommend.

A good game for about a half hour
I enjoy playing Taboo and always get a few laughs out of it, but a half hour is plenty.I find party games like Cranium, Balderdash and Rigamarole are far better at keeping a group's attention and interest. ... Read more

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Trivial Pursu T Genus 5
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Hasbro Doesn't Cut It!
Parker Brothers sold the Trivial Pursuit rights over to Hasbro and they can't make a board game to save their life!The board is annoying.It's very hard to make out the colors, see the squares right, etc.The questions are next to impossible, even my parents who are over 50 could not answer most of the questions!My husband who thinks he knows everything, even admitted that this game was just too hard.We found the questions to be written poorly and often misunderstood by the phrasing.We decided to try out Trivial Pursuit IV and loved it!Hasbro just can't cut it!I'm sorry to say but I beleive this is the end of Trivial Pursuit as we knew it.

I'm finally in the target market segment!
The first edition of Trivial Pursuit (early 80s?) was a great game that contributed to the emergence of the whole social games genre.But as a young teenager, I knew nothing about JFK's cabinet members, the rat pack, or dead movie stars, and this made the game impossibly difficult (and unbearably long).Between then and now, the questions have been modernized AND we've all gotten older and more experienced.Genus 5 is perfectly targeted at the 30ish crowd, and more playable than the original for those younger or older.The questions are fairly balanced and reasonable.

As always, the metagame of Trivial Pursuit (the board part) is, well, trivial and adds little of interest to the game play.It's really just a framework for asking each other trivia questions and there is no significant strategy involved.The artwork is pretty uninspired as well.

Overall, Trivial Pursuit Genus 5 Edition is a solid, more playable version of a classic game.

The best games I have ever played
Ever time the family gets together at my mothers house for family gatherings at night we always bring out the frist Trivial Pursuit game. some of the younger people in the family had no idea so the game got rather boring for them. Until when I bought This game to play at the family get togethers. Now the whole family can play this game and no one has to sit out anymore. ... Read more

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Pavilion Tournament Backgammon
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Backgammon Set
Great Value!I upgraded this set with percision dice.I have used it for months to play local and national tournaments.It is holding up well.

WRONG BACKGAMMON GAME AGAIN!!
LAST TIME I ORDERED THIS, I EXPECTED WHAT I SAW IN THE PICS AS OTHER REVIEWERS, THE PRETTY BLUE TOURNAMENT BACKGAMMON WITH VINYL OUTSIDE AND FELT INSIDE, VERY ATTRACTIVE.WHEN THEY SENT ME AN UGLY BROWN WOOD ONE INSTEAD, I SENT THEM AN EMAIL NOTIFYING AMAZON OF THE PROBLEM.THEY RESPONDED QUICKLY, AND SAID THEY'D IMMEDIATELY SEND OUT THE CORRECT ITEM (THE ONE PICTURED AND DESCRIBED) AND TO SEND THE UGLY ONE BACK AT THEIR EXPENSE.I SENT THE UGLY ONE BACK, AND TODAY I GET THE REPLACEMENT DELIVERY.....IT'S ANOTHER UGLY BROWN WOOD BACKGAMMON!!(BESIDES BEING UGLY, WOOD IS NOT DURABLE, IT SCRATCHES VERY EASILY, SHOWS EVERY LITTLE FINGERPRINT AS WELL!) SO, THIS IS GOING BACK TOO.WHAT I DON'T UNDERSTAND IS WHY MY PACKING SLIP SAYS "PAVILION TOURNAMENT BACKGAMMON", YET THAT'S NOT WHAT THIS IS.
WHERE CAN I GET THE ONE PICTURED AND DESCRIBED HERE?IF YOU DON'T HAVE IT, DON'T SHOW IT FOR SALE AND TEASE PEOPLE!!

Not what I expected
What I received was not what was pictured.I got this as a gift and purposly choose the more expensive one, because of its coloring.The one I got was brown and not blue as pictured above. ... Read more

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Yahtzee
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Anyone who's ever done it knows the indescribable feeling--getting Yahtzee in one roll! Of course, this five-of-a-kind phenomenon only happens once in a blue moon. The rest of the time, players must be content with a three-roll full house, large or small straight, or any other combination of five dice. In this seductive game of luck and strategy, players have three tries each turn to roll dice in hopes of obtaining the elusive Yahtzee--or racking up points in one of the 12 other scoring categories. For a real challenge, go for a bonus Yahtzee--two or more in one game! This parlor classic has captivated and vexed players, young and old, since 1956. Game includes five dice, dice cup, 10 bonus chips, score pad, and instructions (English and Spanish). For one or more players. --Emilie Coulter ... Read more

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A Great Game
I played Yahtzee as a kid with my Dad and had forgotten how much fun it was.While looking for some non-electronic games to play with my kids, I stumbled across Yahtzee and instantly remembered the good times.Introducing the game to the family tonight, I was hoping that they would enjoy it as much as I had years ago.They did not dissapoint me and after playing several games they all complimented me on the choice.Another reviewer called Yahtzee "quietly educational", and I completely agree with that term.My oldest, who since his school started letting him use a calculator in algebra and geometry has lost the ability to do math in his head, suddenly rediscovered his math skills when his score was on the line.

The only thing Milton Bradley did wrong with this game was being cheap on the size of the pad of score sheets they include.Other than that, this is a classic game that has not lost anything over the years.Turn off the television or computer and play this game with people you love.

A fun game!!
I would recommend this game to everyone because it is great for kids to learn how to count and to also know there numbers.

A Game of Luck
This game is just not fun. Too much of it depends on luck, even if there is some strategy. If you want a fun board game, get something else, this game is just boring. ... Read more

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Pente (tube)
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strategy is a tool
With the aspect of chess, great strategy game.

does vinyl playing board lie flat ?
We enjoy the game and would like to get one for ourselves.
Does the vinyl playing board lie flat when it comes out of the tube.?

Fun for Everyone!!
Once or twice a year this game surfaces during dinner parties or holidays.It's quick to learn for the guests and afterwards everyone wants to know where they can get one of their own.The game is so durable it's just as it was the day we bought it - glass beads and a vinyl game mat that rolls into the storage tube.Lastnight my 5-year-olds played Pente for 2 hours with an accountant and a biologist - definitely a game for all abilities. ... Read more

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UNO House Rules
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America's number one card game now has three new fun ways to play. The object of the game is to be the first to reach a score of 500. You can win points by getting rid of all the cards in your hand before your opponents do. You also earn points for cards left in your opponents' hands. The easy-to-follow instructions are included, as well as detailed descriptions of the game's variations and strategies. It travels well and is great for families; Uno can be played by up to 10 players. Enjoy--and may the best player win! --Peggy Etra ... Read more

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Uno is number one in our house
The folks at UNO had a contest and asked fans of UNO (original), "How do YOU improve [UNO]?"Then they reviews the submissions and chose three favorites.The result is UNO: House Rules.Just in case you feel that YOUR idea is better than the ones that come with this pack, there is a blank instruction card where you can add your own rules.

Other than three new ways to play, UNO: House Rules offers up the same family fun that you'd expect from UNO Original.There is nothing that differentiates these cards from the Original pack - only the addition of the 3 new sets of instructions(note: for new players who are unfamiliar with the game, there are also instructions on how to play the Original).

This game is a perennial favorite in our house.The games are short in length, easy to play, don't depend on skill, and you can take this game anywhere.There are no small pieces for kids to choke on, and if you happen to lose a card or two, you can pretty much get away with it.For 2-10 players (but more if you have multiple decks - just make sure they have different backs!) of any age.

Fun Card Game for the Entire Family
Starting with 7 cards, all you need to do is discard them one at a time by matching the color or number of the last card played.Sound easy?Well, don't forget the Skip, Reverse and Draw Two cards.Not to mention your opponent can play a Wild or Wild Draw Four at any time and change the color on you.And don't forget to say "Uno" before you play your next to the last card or you'll be drawing more.Needless to say, your fortunes can change instantly in this game.

I've played this game with my family for years, and we all still love it.Every game is completely different, so anyone has a chance of winning no matter their skill level.You can keep score and play to a certain point total, but my family usually just plays rounds.This allows you to play for a few minutes or as long as you like.

This particular version features all the cards and original rules.In addition, they selected the best "House Rules" sent in by players to add some variety to the game.Personally, I've played several different wild variations, and they're all as much fun as the original.

Small and easy to carry with you, you can play it anywhere there's enough room for two decks of cards side by side.This is a game the entire family can enjoy at home or on the go.

hours and hours of fun
ever since, me and my friends have started plahing it,
we have gotten addicted to it (and we are a bunch of
late 20 somethings !.. go figure !)
a nice thingie to carry with you.. get 3-4 people together
and you can have uno sessions going.. which last for hours !
a must have for all camping trips or get-together with friends. ... Read more

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Clue
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Poor Mr. Boddy has been shockingly murdered in his own mansion. To win this game, you must become a roving detective, sniffing out the answers to the classic mystery questions: Who among Mr. Boddy's guests committed the murder? What was the murder weapon? (Lead pipe? Wrench? Candlestick?) Where did the murder happen? (Library? Conservatory?) Because the answers change each time, the game is constantly challenging. A gameboard map of the mansion, detective notepad, deck of cards, one die, wandering playing pieces, and a healthy dose of intuition will help players be the first to figure out the answers. This edition of Clue is a departure from the old faces and mansion rooms that were beginning to look dated after all these years. Sultry Miss Scarlett looks like Lesley Ann Warren from the movie Clue. Mr. Green looks convincingly sinister, Mrs. Peacock snobbish and potentially cruel. Colonel Mustard is still Pompous, Professor Plum still clueless. Mrs. White, the grandmotherly maid, is downright spooky. --Gail Hudson ... Read more

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Still a favorite after all these years...
While spring cleaning this week, I stumbled upon an old classic: Clue. Intrigued, I dusted it off and challenged my husband to an enticing game of "whodunit." I was pleased to find that the game is still just as much fun as it was when I played it as a kid.

Most people are familiar with the basic premise of the game: Mr. Boddy, a millionaire, is found murdered in his home. Six people were in his mansion at the time of the murder: Colonel Mustard, Professor Plum, Miss Scarlet, Mrs. Peacock, Mrs. White, and Mr. Green. It is up to the game players to pinpoint who killed Mr. Boddy, what weapon he or she used, and what room the crime took place in.

The game comes with a game board, six playing pieces, and a deck of cards-each with a suspect, a room, and a weapon. At the beginning of the game, one card from each category is taken from the deck and placed in a secret envelope. This envelope now contains the solution to the crime. The rest of the cards are dealt to the players. The players, using process of elimination, travel to different rooms of the mansion and suggest different scenarios in attempts to solve the crime. The first player to figure out which three cards are in the secret envelope wins.

Clue, like so many classic Parker Brothers games (Monopoly, for instance) definitely stands up to the test of time. The game is every bit as strategic, fast-paced, competitive, and fun as it was when it first hit the market. There's really nothing quite as satisfying as figuring out the mystery ("Miss Scarlet in the Conservatory with the Lead Pipe!") just a few seconds faster than your opponents. Clue is great fun, and perfect for a night in with the family.

The Game Clue
The game Clue is a detective game that entertains you and your friends by seeing who is first to solve the murder mystery. I usually play this game with my family and friends because it is a game for the entire family and we enjoy it. This is my personal favorite board game because it is simple and it perks you up if you are having a gloomy day.
This game has some some positive things about it and some negative things about it. One poitive thing is that there are very few directions. Another is that it gets your mind thinking by using your knowledge or "Clues" that you have discovered and try to guess the person who committed the murder, where it happened, and with what weapon they did it with. But along with positive comments, there are also negative ones too. For example, it takes a long time to set the game up because you have to sort the cards, hand the out to each player, and without looking take three cards and put them into the confidential envelope.
I have played this many times and I am only 11 years old. I would rate this game 5 stars!

The classic whodunit game
Known in Britain as Cluedo but in America as Clue, this classic game is based on a simple idea but your enjoyment of it (or lack thereof) will depend to some extent on what sort of brain you have. The game is basically a logic puzzle so it is not a game of luck (though there is a little luck involved) so the most skilful player will win most of the time.

With six possible murderers, six possible weapons and nine possible locations, there are 314 possible solutions to the puzzle. By a process of elimination, each player tries to work out the combination. Each player is dealt some cards containing names of people, weapons and locations, so is able to eliminate some possibilities immediately.

The main skill lies is in knowing what is the best combination to guess when it is your turn to guess, and understanding the implications of your (and other people's) previous guesses. When you guess a combination, you announce it aloud for everybody to hear. Going round in a circle, your opponents have to either say they haven't got any of those three or they show you a card. Nobody else sees this card but they know that this person has one of the three you guessed. Of course, that person may have more than one of the three but as only one card need be shown, you don't know that. If none of your opponents is able to show you a card, then either you have guessed correctly or you've got one of the cards in your own hand. In the latter case, it seems like a wasted guess although there are occasions when bluffing might be useful. In any case, those players who can make most use of clues offered by all guesses, not just their own, have the best chance of winning.

Yes, this game can be a lot of fun, but you need a brain suited to solving logic puzzles to really enjoy it. ... Read more

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