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The Ultimate Lord of the Rings Game
Even though the description typed on the websites are way off base, it's called read the actual box on the game to find out that it is 600 questions on 2 DVDs, the game is wonderful.Even my wife, who HATES Lord of the Rings, enjoyed playing this.Being able to use both the cards and DVDs is a wonderful feature, you can literally play dozens of times without getting the same questions twice.If you like the movies, if you think you know them like I do, you will love this game.Two very enthusiastic thumbs up!!! ... Read more

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Reviews (3)

BUNCO a great party game
This game was very interesting, me and my friends had a great time. when ever they come over the ask to play BUNCO.

BUNCO Rocks
As the previous reviewer complained about this games simplicity, he has obviously never attended a BUNCO Party!This is a awesome game to play with a group of friends, it is easy, allows for conversation, and has become a craze across the USA!!!There are countless Bunco party's going on each week which allow moms and I am sure some dads a night out with friends & neighbors for a little fun.This kit is great and has everything you'll need to host a BUNCO party!Get the wine chilling & the appetizers ready for a fun party you and your friends will never forget!!!!

Boring...
I played this game a bunch of times today. The game was pointless, slow, and boring. The only thing I liked was ringing the bell. The point of the game is to roll 21 ones, then twos, then threes, etc. How lame is that.

I recommend you try Yatzee instead. ... Read more

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Features

• Trivial Pursuit Disney - The Animated Picture Edition.
• Fun for the whole family with 1,800 questions about Disney animated movies.
• Classic Trivial Pursuit gameplay in 6 categories - Heroes & Heroines, Once Upon a Time, Monsters & Villains, Supporting Stars, Places & Props and The Wonderful World of Disney.
• Cards are split for adults and younger players.
• Ages 6 to adult. 2-6 players Contents: Gameboard 300 Question-and-answer cards (150 for adults, 150 for younger players) Card box Card divider Six scoring tokens 36 colored wedges die instructions Disney filmography card.

Reviews (4)

Good could be Better....
This game is fun but it is also tricky.I have the game in a collectors tin which makes for nice keeping.I have fun playing this game as I love board games but I can find some of the questions extremely tricky for adults as I wasn't old enough for a lot of the ?'s and then for the children's ?'s many are too easy.So this game can get frustrating for us playing it.I do wish they would come out with more ?'s as some have suggested as I too have finished mine.I still have fun playing this game, but find those few things a con in this great game.

Just a Little Disappointed
I agree with the other reviewers that this game is a lot of fun but there is only one small box of cards (1/2 adult and 1/2 child questions). My daughter and I played 2 games and had already gone through the cards. Even though we didn't get the same questions most of the time it was still disappointing. I called Hasbro and they have no plans of making additional cards for this game, which is really too bad. Does anyone else remember when Trivial Pursuit had 2 huge boxes of questions and the other question boxes that you could purchase?
Aaaaah memories!

A fun game for everyone
I got this game from my hubby for Christmas, and I have to say that I'm not disappointed.It covers many of the Disney animated movies, starting with "Steamboat Willy" from 1928 and going right up to "Tarzan" from 1999.And the questions aren't all "Who is this character?"...some of them are quite challenging, especially if you haven't seen the particular movie!
The game comes with 2 sets of cards - the adult questions and the children questions, so everyone can play.
All in all, this is a great game for children and adults alike. ... Read more

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Reviews (51)

War in a War Zone
Ran across this item by accident while deployed to Iraqi Freedom. Spent many a fun-filled hour (or 6) playing this strategy game. Gave most of us a nice way to unwind and blow off steam for a few hours.
You have to be very forward thinking in order to actually manage to take over the world and/or moon--don't over extend your army or you may find yourself sitting the last round or two on the sidelines just rooting for someone else's downfall--been there, done that.
The differing areas, nuclear fall-out zones, and the fantastic Command cards can turn the tide of the game in a single round--especially the fifth and final; making pay-back games a highly enjoyable must.
The rules can seem a bit more complicated than the original at first, but once you get used to them, the game just rolls along.
Also played the LoTR version, nowhere near as much fun!

BEST BOAED GAME EVER!!!
I thought it was really cool and used a lot of strategery.

I still like the original Risk better.
I play Risk a lot.I spend about 10 hours every week playing Risk with 4 or 5 of my friends.
I personally think the additional rules and features of this new Risk game ruin the game.One of the major fun element of the original Risk has always been the unpredictiblity of the outcome.You never know who is going to win until the end of the game.
With Risk 2210 AD, there is actually a formula you can follow to be the winner and who ever achieve this formula the most and the fastest will be the winner for sure.When you play with a group of experienced players for this game, everybody would know who would eventually win the game very early on, which ruin the fun.
And when somebody using this particular formula to play the game and he achieves it, it become almost impossible of other players to turn the tide unless the rest of the "losers" team up together against the leading player.But whats the point?Yes, I know, you can say that you do team up in the original Risk too.But that's totally different here in this case.In the original Risk, the so called Allience sometimes can be a fake one instead of real, but in this game, the rest of the "losers" have to be genuinely allied together to prevent the leading winner wins the game.Then it become a pointless game from that point cause if another player become the leading player, another team up will than appears to stop this new player.In the original Risk game, the one with the Mission Card features, you never know who is really going to win until the last minute.

Another thing about this game that I don't like is that the added Lunar map and the ocean cities aren't really well developed.The Lunar map looks like a lazy add-on features.The ocean cities don't make much difference with or without.These add-on maps kind of riduclous sometimes during our play time cause nobody bother to get them when we know about "the formula".

I personally never get tired of the original Risk game.It doesn't have "the perfect formula."It's still the board game with the most fun.But if you really want to try something new, I would suggest you try the Lord Of The Ring Risk instead. ... Read more

Editorial Review

Like many card games, Rack-O is part skill, part luck of the draw. Two to four players try to get their rack of 10 cards in consecutive order, from lowest to highest, first. The cards are numbered from 1 to 60, and each player takes a turn by drawing and discarding. Bonus Rack-O points are earned when a player gets a perfect run of three or more cards. The first to rack up 500 points wins. The rule book doesn't suggest variations, but more challenge can be added by having to get certain number patterns, like even numbers or multiples of 3, which will also increase the number skills development that's part of this game. --Lynne Sampson ... Read more

Reviews (17)

They Hate Games, but Love Rack-O
My husband, father, and nephew all hate games, and can barely be persuaded to play ANY game.But all three, once coerced into playing it for the first time actually LIKED it, and wanted their own game.It is a very simple game (for those 8 and up), doesn't take too much concentration, just a little luck, and it provides a little family time away from the TV.Kids also enjoy learning how to sequence their cards, and it teaches number value to the younger players.Good family game.

Good Fun Over And Over Again
I won't sit and explain the rules of this game because they are very simple.What I will say is that this game is one that the whole family can enjoy.Other than the cards eventually wearing out, it is a vrey durable game.I have enjoyed Rack-O for a long time, and if you haven't ever purchased this game, I must tell you that you are really missing out.Give it a try.I'm sure you won't be sorry!

See ya next review.

GREAT!!
I am a 23 year old architect and I have have just recently discovered this game. It provides hours and hours of fun, and it is a very easy game to play and understand. ... Read more

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Editorial Review

It's hard to believe that market trading has survived almostunchanged 100 years after the boisterously fun game of Pit wasintroduced by Parker Brothers. Yet the Classic Pit Tin still capturesthe flavor of making deals faster and faster, louder and louder, untilthe ring of the bell announces the first successful cornering of themarket. The cards are sturdy, the artwork is lovely, the rules aresimple, and the game is wild. Put it in an attractive tin and you'vegot a winner. --Rob Lightner ... Read more

Reviews (25)

Classic for a Reason
This is a perfect example of a game that will outlast all of us.It's been around for some time, and I'm sure it will be around for much longer.

If your friends and family are loud, or quiet, as soon as this game starts, all inhibitions are tossed out the window.

It's one of the quickest games to learn, and nearly impossible to master.

I'd recommend this game for groups of 5+ with people of any ages.

Everybody loves it!!!!
After I discovered Pit from a friend, I went online and ordered my own.It has been the best party game ever!!!I bring it over to a friend's house or take it on a trip, and everybody wants to play.All my friends are now addicted to it.It also is a good way to see the futures market at work.

Fast paced, adictive game
The rules are straightforward and easy to learn, the pace can pick up very quickly making this game loads of fun- also the more people the better! ... Read more

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Editorial Review

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.

Reviews (26)

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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Reviews (4)

face off air hockey
I bought this for my 8 year old grandchild and it was a big hit.Flows easily and is used often.One leg was broken when we received it but used super glue and it was like new.I wanted to order another, but alas, on Christmas, the answer was no.For the price, I feel this is an exceptional product

A Great Product for the Price
I bought this air hockey product for our 7 year old twin boys this past Christmas.They rated it as their "best gift" and it is one of the few toys that is still being used and enjoyed on a regular basis.I was concerned that the table size would be too small and the air flow would be inadequate to have a fast paced game for the cost of this model.However, I am extrememly pleased with the table proportion and it has a flow more than adequate to "float" the puck and produces a very fast game.We started out playing with it on the floor with the boys sitting down, but have since moved it to a small table and they now play standing up.It is a fun game for parents to play with their children and it is the type of game that kids can play with a minimum amount of disagreement or supervision.There is a manual "score board" to ten points for each player and the only additional rule we had to implement was to keep their "free hand" off the table.It is a great game for eye-hand coordination and the fast pace makes it exciting for the players and spectators alike.

BORING!
This table is so stupid. Half of the time it dosen't work the air pumps vavle fuses alot.Go save your money and watch paint dry ... Read more

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Editorial Review

Put on your own mystery dinner theater: murder's on the menu, and everyone's a suspect in this grownup game for six to eight players. The game includes everything you need to serve up mystery, murder, and fun: a shopping list, menus, and recipes by cookbook author Sandra Gluck; eight party invitations and envelopes; place cards; secret clues; and, best of all, a murder mystery to solve. Just invite your friends to dress up and play the roles of the devious suspects (each with his or her own character booklet with roles and background info): Otto Von Schnapps, Tiny Bubbles, Papa Vito, Marilyn Merlot, Ralph Rottingrape, Hedy Shablee, Bonny Lass, and Bud Wizer. Serve up a meal or light snack, play the (included) cassette tape with its introduction, summary of events, and solution to the crime. Find out who killed California vineyard owner Barry Underwood, and why. --Rebecca Hughes ... Read more

Reviews (8)

Hours of FUN!!!
Being the first time ANY of us had ever done a murder mustery game, I was a little concerned...the blind leading the blind so to speak. Everything was laid out in black and white, so for us newbies it was outstanding!Already shopping for the next one!

Bad recipes, lame mystery
The recipes were so so, and ridiculously complicated, and the mystery itself wasn't quite as obvious as a kick in the head, but nearly.Besides which, it was scripted, you actually had to sit there and read parts, which I thought made the whole thing a little stilted.I've definitely done better ones -- keep shopping.

Thoroughly enjoyed by all
This was our first murder mystery evening and everyone enjoyed it. We all really got into our characters with costumes and voices! The only drawback to these games is that you can only play once, unless you're the host and invite a new "cast". ... Read more

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Reviews (15)

The Best Game Ever !
This Game Is The Best!! I bought this game because it looked so fun!! Even Though I'm Eleven and have no siblings at home I can still play it by my self. Evenmy parents like this game so I don't have to play by myself all the time. I reccomend this game for everyone!

Disappointed
We are a BIG TIME game family.We have several of the Cranium games and have thoroughly enjoyed them.After reading the reviews of this game I had hopes that it would be as much fun as some of the others we have played.We gave this game to my 8 year old son for Christmas and it was very disappointing.There is no challenge to the game whatsoever.You choose a card which has a question on it and write your answer on the pad.When you close the lid, the timer starts.The problem is that we have been able to guess the answer within seconds of the timer starting and it's usually the first person who guesses it.We looked to the directions to see if there is some way to make it more challenging but there weren't any suggestions given.We thought we would try to make up our own rules such as NOT giving the first letter on the "word worm" questions, but that made it impossible to guess the answer before the timer ran out.

My son thinks it's "kind of" fun and he still asks to play with it because it is new.The other problem is that each card only has one challenge to it.So once you go through all the cards you are pretty much done with the game.I'm certain there will be a "Booster" pack that will need to be purchased separately if this game ends up being popular.

My overall recommendation, skip this game.There are too many other great games to waste your money on this one.

Kids seem to love it
This was my first experience with Cranium games so I don't know how this one compares to the others. My boys, ages 10 and 8 seem to really enjoy the game and it can be fun, but it is not as much fun as I thought it would be after reading the reviews. You draw cards and whatever card you draw determines what activity you do. One activity is to use clay to sculpt your answer to the question. Well, we never have enough time to actually sculpt something. Usually, we just shout out answers without even seeing what the person is sculpting. One activity has you guesstimate your answer to a question, such as "How many times have you flushed the toilet in your lifetime?" A lot of those questions aren't easy for my 8 year old to actually come up with an answer that we could possibly get. And the point is to give an answer that can be guessed because you get points for guessing correctly and for having your answer guessed. So, a lot of the game just seems like shouting out answers and not doing much of the activities. However, my sons seem to enjoy it but I think a lot of it is because their dad and I are playing it with them. Also, you have to remember to push the guess button every time, which so far, my 8 year old forgets to do, so you can get the maximum number of points. Maybe after we play it some more, we will get a better handle on how it is to work and we will get more enjoyment out of it. I wouldn't suggest buying this game unless your kids were a little older than mine. Hope this helps somebody!! ... Read more

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Editorial Review

Even electronic toys have gone extreme. Kids love the original Bop It, an electronic toy that challenges response time to pull, twist, and bop different parts of the toy. The extreme version adds two more tasks, more sounds, and a taunting, smart-aleck announcer who directs the game. As you get better, the game moves faster until you miss a beat and lose, accompanied by a fair amount of noise and ridicule from the toy. People who don't think they'd ever want to play Bop It Extreme won't be able to put it down; it instills a compulsive need to bop till you drop. It can be played in a group and makes a good party game--even for serious adults. --Lynne Sampson ... Read more

Reviews (196)

Too much, and makes you lose track of time!
I absolutely LOVE and RECOMMEND this toy for all children and adults. Not only do you get to test your hand/eye coordination and listening skills, but you can have a blast while doing it and challenge your friends and family. My only issue with the BOP-IT EXTREME is the volume, it's not something you can play in quiet/ without disturbing others, I had to solve the SHHHHHHHH BE QUIET issue by putting some duct tape over the speaker to muffle the nosed down a little bit, there is NO volume controls. but overall it's a very fun and unique gift to give and toy, and it makes for a great drinking or party game for adults!!!

Special needs Bop-It Genius
My second son has cerebral palsy and struggles with lots of skills. However, much to my surprise he excels at this crazy little game! I am a physically able bodied woman approaching 40 and my high score so far is 17. That's on a GOOD day. My son just hit his personal best score of 130. Imagine his dismay when I looked it up online and informed him that the top score possible was 250. He doesn't know what he will do after 250. Now, if only someone creative could formulate a way to MARKET this skill. ;+) If we didn't already have Bop-It Extreme I would much prefer the second edition because of the volume control and/or headphones. However, I do like the fact that we have to master some patterning and math skills to figure out the highscore from the sound beats. Happy bopping.

Bop it Extreme II is the best!!
Bop it Extreme II is a really fun game. I first played it at my friend's house. We played it for hours and held exciting competitions. It is probably one of the best electronic games that I have ever played! ... Read more

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Reviews (8)

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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Features

• Ages: 25 and up
• Average Play Time: 30-60 minutes
• Number of Players: 2 to 5 players or teams

Reviews (30)

Great fun for people 27 to 38
The age range is just an estimate, but I think it's a pretty close guess (I'm 29, my boyfriend is 35).I tried playing the 90's Game with my little brother's friends and didn't do as well. My friends and I love this game and have hours of fun with it. We usually play in teams of two or three people, and we all agree it's more entertaining that way (less pressure on the individual). I would recommend an agreed upon time limit (like 1 or 2 minutes) to answer questions, otherwise the game gets a bit long. Also, the sports questions are very specific, which puts you at a disadvantage if you don't know anything about sports (but gives you an edge if you're a sports buff).In summary, the 80's Game is a totally tubular experience for people who came of age in the 80's.

Not as good as I had hoped...
I am definitely a child of the 80's but found this game a bit difficult. We did better when we played it as a team, because the sports questions were way too hard for everyone except the one sports fanatic of the group. It took a very long time to play unless you land on the jump space just right. We ended up changing the rules and it was much more enjoyable, but the questions are quite challenging even if you grew up during the 80's.

Great Game
If you were born between 1965 and 1980, you MUST own this game.The set-up of the game is good, but the questions are great.You will have a blast remembering some of the crazy songs/people/movies of the 80s.Big hair not required. ... Read more

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Features

• Other games include Crackpots, Freeway, Tennis, Boxing, Ice Hockey, and Grand Prix
• Play 10 classic Activision arcade games on your TV
• All games stored in the joystick: just connect to your television and play
• No game console needed
• Games include Pitfall, Atlantis, River Raid, and Spider Fighter

Reviews (6)

Very very Disappointing
On Xmas, my 2 brothers and I all got: Namco II: Ms Pac-Man with 5 TV Games
Since we didnt all want the same one, my mom exchanged the other two. I got this game. It is a stinker. All games are very boring, take no skill, sound is terrible. I love old games. I play original Nintendo all the time. If you want to get a good plug and play game, Go with the Namco II. I am selling this one because it is very boring. My stars above are not exaggerated. I played it for less than 5 minutes (enough time to test all games) and then didnt play it again. The Namco II has much funner games.

Young Again
I remember playing these games when I was younger...now MY kids are playing them instead of the Playstation and Xbox...they don't have the graphics like the new-age games do...but still it is fun. It's entertainment!

this sucks!
all the games are not good,cheap, and boring. don't get this prouduct. ... Read more

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Editorial Review

Looking for a sure winner in the hot commodities market? Pit, the fast-paced card game from Parker Brothers, has been a bullish performer since its introduction way back in 1904. With all the ups and downs, desperate deals, and nonstop action of an actual trading floor, this lively game offers great fun without risking the family fortune. The rules are simple: Deal the cards, wait for the opening bell, scream and trade like crazy, be the first to corner a specific market (nine cards of the same suit), and ring the closing bell. Sounds pretty realistic, doesn't it? Once you've got the basic game mastered, try throwing Bull and Bear cards into the mix--that's when things get really interesting!

Pit comes neatly boxed with a set of durable game cards, instructions, and a heavy-duty metal bell that's great for slamming. There are rules included for a silent bidding version of the game, but jumping up and down, gesticulating wildly, and shouting yourself hoarse is half the fun. --George Laney ... Read more

Reviews (63)

TWO TWO TWO TWO THREE THREE THREE
Pit is both:

A fun game that teaches you a little bit about how commodities are traded and about the stock market, and

A great excuse to scream in the house!

While I'm still not sure I understand what goes on at the Mercantile Exchange, I have great memories of yelling "TWO TWO TWO TWO" at the top of my lungs, hitting the bell, then having someone deny he has the Bear. Pit is great for all ages and I look forward to passing Pit on to younger family members. I had no idea that this game was over 100 years old - here's to another 100 years (or maybe I should scream "100, 100, 100" and then ring the bell). P.S. What happened to Flax?

Simple to learn, but much fun to play
All you have to do is get a hand of matching cards.That's it.It sounds simple, but is so much fun, and often ends with groans, sighs, screams, and laughter.If you can say numbers, pass cards, and ring a bell, you're in for a fun time.

Pit, 100 years and counting
It's been over 25 years since I played Pit, but I remember it like it was yesterday. I played this exciting interactive game with my extended family but it was also a blast with my church family. What I remember is that I received Pit (including the classic bright orange bell) for a Christmas gift as a child in the mid 1970's and it was the family game of choice during the holidays and get-togethers. Even at an elementary school age, I realized the playing field was level because everyone had to interact with each other.Unlike some other games, Pit didn't require some detailed strategy and that you wait your turn to play (Imagine being an impatient, one of eight players). Pit, however, is more enjoyable with the maximum number of people. All you need is a sturdy round table to accomodate up to 8 people (Oval or rectangle tables cause people to stand up and get overly rowdy, so beware!), periodic water breaks between each round to keep your vocal chords lubricated from all the laughter (The sugary drinks and Pit combination can be cause severe hyperactivity), and a pre-warning to all your neighbors about the shouting and the highlight of it all, the opening and closing BELL.I just purchased a new edition of Pit for the cold winter months ahead, so when football season ends I'll be having continuous indoor weekend fun. Every household with or without children should have Pit in their toy collection. Let's see Pit live another 100 years! ... Read more

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Editorial Review

Are you clicking yet? Play dominoes! It isn't just one game, asmany people think--there are many games and variations at many skilllevels. Domino sets vary in size and complexity, according to the numberof dots. This big Double Twelve set has 91 domino pieces, and each piecehas from one to 12 color-coded dots at each end, or no dots (blank). Thepieces can be used to play 16 different games; instructions for all thegames are included. Made of a heavy white, ivory-like plastic, thepieces are 2 inches long, 1 inch wide, and .3 inch thick, and they storeneatly in their case. --Richard Farr ... Read more

Reviews (10)

Wonderful Way to spend an Evening
I played my first game of dominos with this set, and I had a blast! The "train" game is very easy to follow. It's a great way to spend some time with a few friends who aren't into trivia games.

Dominos are a blast
My roommate and I got hooked playing "train" dominoes, and this is the best set. The dominos are very glossy, colorful and very sturdy, and the set comes with a center piece to keep the starter domino from moving and the domino train in line. I definitely recommend this set.

Beware:This Game Is Addictive!
Our friends and family love playing The Train, one of many games that can be played, and the instructions are included.We take our box on vacation, camping, to holiday gatherings, and the evening hours are filled with endless rounds.We occasionally keep score, but not every time.It is a great way to spend face to face time with one another.I give it my highest stamp of approval. ... Read more

Subjects:  1. Games    2. Classic Games    3. Strategy Games    4. Board Games    5. Activity   

Editorial Review

Put on your own mystery dinner theater: murder's on the menu, and everyone's a suspect in this grownup game for six to eight players. The game includes everything you need to serve up mystery, murder, and fun: a shopping list, menus, and recipes by cookbook author Sandra Gluck; eight party invitations and envelopes; place cards; secret clues; and, best of all, a murder mystery to solve. Invite your friends to dress up and play the roles of the devious suspects (each with his or her own character booklet with roles and background info): Rocco Scarfazzi, Mama Rosa, Marco Roni, Bo Jalais, Angel Roni, Tara Misu, Father Al Fredo, and Clair Voyant. Serve up a meal or light snack, play the (included) cassette tape with its introduction, summary of events, and solution to the crime. Find out who killed New York restaurateur Pepi Roni, and why. --Rebecca Hughes ... Read more

Reviews (9)

Not so Great
Overall the playing of the game was very enjoyable.The only real problem is with the solving of the case.Not to give anything away, but there is no way the players can actually solve this case and it is quite disappointing.We have played other versions of Murder Mystery party games and have had a better time because of the outcome.

The Best Night!
My husband and I played this game with our Gourmet Club.Everyone came dressed as their character with props and all.I used chalk to trace the "dead" body on my kitchen floor and placed the pistol in a ziploc bag and sealed it with "Evidence" tape I had accuired from a detective friend. I also used the tape to make my napkin rings.I did use the included menu created by Sandra Gluck and it was delicious!!Each guest brought one of the items on her menu (Garlic Roasted Bean Dip, Onion Topped Boboli, Baked Ziti, and Mocha Cake with Ricotta Cream).We played the CD "Mob Hits" from amazon.com, had lit candles, Chianti in the basket bottles and plenty of fun.The party lasted 4.5 hours, so not too bad!You and your friends will laugh sooo hard, just don't invite party poopers!

A Killer Evening!
We invited 3 of our couple friends to be the guests for the evening. We played Italian music in the background-- the theme from The Godfather was perfect! All of our guests took time to dress up; one of our guests (in his vinter role) even brought his own wine glass and stained his fingers a purplish color!We had each couple bring a pizza and a bottle of wine; we served appetizers and dessert!What a blast.Took photos and mugshots (a line up of all the suspects against the wall).It DID take a lot more work to host and play a role, but it was a delight for everyone!We spent hours playing the game, but it was a lot of laughs and the ending was a great surprise!Just relax and invite friends who love to let their hair down! ... Read more

Subjects:  1. Puzzles    2. Jigsaw Puzzles    3. Mystery Party    4. Games    5. Party Games    6. Grownup   

Subjects:  1. Games    2. Board Games    3. Trivia