Scattergories

Scattergories Review

Scattergories Feature

• Gather up some friends -ready- roll and write
• Seek the unique and write words that no one else has to score big
• Check out the updated cards with fresh categories to take on
• With more than 190 categories and 20 letters on the die, no game is ever the same
• For crowd-pleasing, fast-thinking fun, the choice is SCATTERGORIES

The classic fast thinking categories game. Try to match categories using words that start with the same letter. Score points if no other player matches your answers. Now with more categories for extended play. Includes - 6 Folders, 48 Category Cards, 1 Answer Pad, 6 Pencils, 20-Sided Die, 6 Plastic Clip Strips, Timer, Die-Rolling Board, Instructions.

PICTIONARY UPDATED FOR THE 90's

PICTIONARY UPDATED FOR THE 90's Review

PICTIONARY UPDATED FOR THE 90's Feature

• 1993 Pictionary Inc
• Part number 4531
• A Milton Bradley Game

PICTIONARY: UPDATED FOR THE 90'S. Contents: gameboard, die, timer, 500 cards with 4 category cards, 4 pencils, 4 playing pieces, 4 pads of paper, storage tray and instructions. Copyright 1993 Pictionary Inc, A Milton Bradley Game.

Pass The Bomb

Pass The Bomb Review

Pass The Bomb Feature

• The pressure is on
• A fast-action word game
• The player with the fewest cards wins
• Ages 12 to adult
• For 2 or more players

The pressure is ON in this fast-action word game. The player who?s holding the bomb when it ?blows?, collects the card. After 13 cards have been used, the player with the fewest cards wins. For 2 or more players, ages 12 to adult

Features include:

•The pressure is on
•A fast-action word game
•The player with the fewest cards wins
•Ages 12 to adult
•For 2 or more players

Pictionary "Special Sears Edition"

Pictionary "Special Sears Edition" Review

Pictionary "Special Sears Edition" Feature

• Pictionary "Special Sears Edition" travel size set
• a fun to play travel version of the master game

Special Sears Edition of the classic Pictionary game.

Balderdash

Balderdash Review

Balderdash Feature

• Classic Bluffing Board Game
• Categories contain real but unbelievable content about People, Words, Initials, and Movies
• Players make up phony answers, read them off along with the correct answer, and others vote on which answer is real
• Score points for guessing correctly and for bluffing the other players
• Grab the bull by the horns and play Balderdash, the game that's hilarious beyond belief

Balderdash is the classic Adult Party game where bluffing your friends moves you closer to victory! For up to 6 players, with 5 hilarious categories – Weird Words, Peculiar People, Incredible Initials, Marvelous Movies, & Laughable Laws – Balderdash will keep you and your friends laughing for hours! For ages 12 and up.

Each game card lists People, Words, Initials, Movies and Laws that you’ve probably never heard of.

Balderdash is the classic bluffing game that is hilarious beyond belief!

Wacky Words & Fun Phrases!
The hilarious bluffing game that you can’t always believe what you read. Each card lists People, Words, Initials, Movies and Laws that you’ve probably never heard of. But that’s where the fun really begins, because you get to make up an answer that’s as silly or as serious as you want. Players make up phony answers, read them off along with the correct answer, and others vote on which answer is real. You score points for guessing the correct answer or successfully bluffing the other players. Would you believe that in Fairbanks, Alaska, it was illegal to serve beverages to a moose? You better, ’cause it’s true.

Is it real or is it Balderdash?
Each player rotates being The “Dasher” (or judge). During each player’s turn as The Dasher, he/she rolls the dice which will indicate which category to select. The Dasher then reads the unknown name, initials, or phrase on the card and the other players record what they think the correct answer is on their Balderdash pads. Once everyone has submitted an answer, the Dasher reads each answer aloud, including the correct answer and players vote on which answer they believe is the actual answer. Players score points and advance on the board by guessing the correct answer, or by bluffing other players to select their answer as the correct answer. The first player to the end of the board wins! So, grab the bull by the horns and play Balderdash, the game that’s hilarious beyond belief.

Balderdash Creates Hilarious Social Occasions for Any Party!
There are no wrong or right answers! Get as creative or crazy as you want. Convince your friends your answer is correct and score points! Earn bonus points by indentifying the correct answer. Balderdash will be the life of the party when you hear the hilarious answers your friends come up with!

What's In The Box?
Game Board, 280 Game Cards (5 categories per card, 1400 words/initials/phrases), Pad of Answer Sheets, 6 Movers, 1 Die, and Instruction Sheet.

The fun of Balderdash, the classic bluffing game, continues. This game contains 336 clues, 5 different categories, a game board, game movers, a score pad and die. You can't always believe what you read. Is it for real or is it Balderdash? Balderdash is the classic bluffing game that has gone beyond hilarious. Now with the outrageous Laughable Laws category, play the game that challenges your friends to call your bluff. Would you believe that in Fairbanks, Alaska, it was illegal to serve beverages to a moose? You better, 'cause it's true. Each game card lists People, Words, Initials, Movies and Laws that you've probably never heard of. But that's where the fun really begins because you get to make up an answer that's as silly or as serious as you want. Now, mix in the real answer and vote. You score points for guessing correctly and for bluffing the other players. So, grab the bull by the horns and play Balderdash, the game that's hilarious beyond belief.

• Product Dimensions: 10.5 (L) x 3.5 (W) x 10.5 (H)
• Age: 8 to 100 years

Taboo

Taboo Review

Taboo Feature

• 4 or more players.
• Ages: Adult

It sounds so simple: get your team to name common words without voicing a few choice descriptors. But could you describe a wristwatch without mentioning time, wrist, or clock? Taboo rewards those who think--and speak--fast. The team that correctly identifies as many words 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 people who know each other well, because their familiarity can be too great an advantage. If the clue is spinach, prompting with "Mom made this every Monday" just doesn't seem fair, though it is permissible according to the rules. Playing Taboo requires an AA battery and a sense of humor--you'll need them both! The timer is included. Taboo is for four or more players. --Leah Ball How do you get your team to say diamond, if you can't say baseball, ring, carats, jewel or engagement' You might say, "These are a girl's best friend. Hope is a huge one. The World Series is played here. Some are found in the rough." Get your team to say the secret word. Give suggestive sentences, funny phrases or even one word hints as clues. But don't use any of the words on the card. That's Taboo! Each time your team shouts out the secret word, you get a point. But be careful! Your opponents will be "looking over your shoulder" - making sure you don't say any of the Taboo words. If you do and they catch you, they sound the buzzer and score the point! It's unspeakable fun. Take our word for it! For 4 or more players. Game includes: 504 cards, card holder, buzzer, timer, score pad, and instructions. Requires 2 "AA" alkaline batteries (not included).

Quiddler

Quiddler Review

Quiddler Feature

• Easy to learn
• Tons of replay value
• Great family game, kids can compete with adults
• The Play: 8 rounds per game, players draw and discard until someone forms their hand into words using two or more cards per word
• Once a player goes out, everyone else gets one last chance to draw and put down the words they have made

The rules are brutal, but the rewards are worth it in this card game that works a bit like Scrabble. Although there is a solitary version of the game for one player, you can play with up to eight. Cards containing letters of the alphabet and special combinations of letters are dealt in increasing number each time the dealer completes a round. Once you've collected your share, you can discard and pick up a new card with each turn. The object is to turn all the letters in your possession into dictionary-proof words while leaving one stray card as a final discard. You want to be the first to accomplish the goal, of course, but there is a scoring system that makes the play competitive for everyone. One nice element is the cards themselves: the letter design is based on beautiful artwork from Celtic manuscripts. This card game is a 1999 Parents' Choice Silver Award winner. --Tom Keogh The challenge of Quiddler is to arrange your entire hand into everyday words. In this fast-paced game, draw and discard in turn. Try to use those high point letters, but don't get caught with them uncombined. A bonus is given for the most words in each round (so little words can help you win), as well as for the longest word. Quiddler is a delightful challenge for both rookies and word game lovers. For up to 8 players.

Tile Lock Scrabble

Tile Lock Scrabble Review

Tile Lock Scrabble Feature

• Your Scrabble words won't be slip slidin' away, thanks to this board's clever "tile-lock" design
• You can play Scrabble in a car, train, plane or boat with no worries
• The great game of scrabble your whole family knows and loves
• Includes 100 plastic Scrabble letter tiles
• Includes 4 plastic tile racks, 1 drawstring tile bag and instructions

With Tile Lock Scrabble, your words won't be slip slidin' away thanks to the special board's clever design. There are also soft pads on its bottom that allow you to effortlessly slide the board across a table or rotate it for a better view. And, the compact size of the board (10" x 10"), tiles and racks, make the game ideal for travel. You can play Scrabble in a car, train, plane or boat with no worries!

Contents of Tile Lock Scrabble:

• Plastic Scrabble Gameboard with Tile Lock System
• 100 Plastic Scrabble Letter Tiles
• 4 Plastic Tile Racks
• 1 Drawstring Tile Bag
• Instructions

Catch Phrase!

Catch Phrase! Review

Catch Phrase! Feature

• Fast-passing, fast-talking game
• Get a word or phrase then rattle off clues to help your team guess it
• Includes disk player, game board, word/phrase disks, electronic timer, 2 tokens and storage tray
• For 4 or more players; ages 18yrs. and up
• Requires 2 AAA batteries (not included)
• Manufacturer's Suggested Age: 18 Years and Up
• Material: Plastic
• Number of Players: 2 or More Players
• Level of Difficulty: Beginner
• Languages: English

In this lightning-fast game of words and phrases, give as many clues as you can until someone on your team yells the word or phrase you want to hear. Gesture as much as you want, say anything you want. If the buzzer goes off while you're holding the disk, the other team gets the point! Catch Phrase requires two AAA batteries, which are not included.

Rory's Story Cubes

Rory's Story Cubes Review

Rory's Story Cubes Feature

• Rory's Story Cubes is a pocket-sized creative story generator, providing hours of imaginative play for all ages
• 1 or more players
• Reinforces artistic expression
• Ages 8 and up
• Playing time: 15 minutes

Rory's Story Cubes is a pocket-sized creative story generator, providing hours of imaginative play for all ages. There are infinite ways to play with Rory's Story Cubes - Try them as a party game or ice-breaker, for literacy development, speaking and listening skills, creative inspiration, a mental workout or problem solving. Anyone can become a great storyteller and there are no wrong answers. Simply roll the cubes and let the pictures spark your imagination.

Features:

• 1 or more players
• Reinforces artistic expression
• Ages 8 and up
• Playing time: 15 minutes

 

Hasbro Games PICTUREKA Card Game

Hasbro Games PICTUREKA Card Game Review

Hasbro Games PICTUREKA Card Game Feature

• Play four great card games that?ll get your creative juices flowing!
• First, can you find a picture of something beginning with the letter ?A?? Point out that Apple before the other players spot it!
• In the second game, race to get rid of your cards by finding ?mission? pics.
• Third, test your matching skills and pick out pairs before your peers do!
• And finally, get creative and combine cards to complete missions. All four ways provide PICTUREKA fun in a play-anywhere card game!

Play four great card games that'll get your creative juices flowing. First, can you find a picture of something beginning with the letter A? Point out that apple before the other players spot it. In the second game, race to get rid of your cards by finding mission pics. Third, test your matching skills and pick out pairs before your peers do. And, finally, get creative and combine cards to complete missions. All four ways provide Pictureka fun in a play-anywhere card game.

• Product Dimensions (inches): 0.8 (L) x 3.7 (W) x 5.8 (H)
• Age: 6 years and up

Yahtzee

Yahtzee Review

Yahtzee Feature

• Classic parlor game has captivated players, young and old, since 1956
• Unique combination of luck and strategy makes every game an exciting challenge
• Rack up bonus points by scoring an extra Yahtzee
• It's classic shake-and-score action that keeps the fun rolling!
• Great Family Game Night dice game !

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 It's America's all-time number one dice game! Since 1956 players have been rolling classic dice combinations like Full House, Large Straight and Five of a Kind - that's Yahtzee! The unique combination of luck and strategy makes every game an exciting challenge. Can you rack up bonus points by scoring an extra Yahtzee' It's classic shake-and-score action that keeps the fun rolling! For 1 or more players. Contents include: 5 dice, plastic dice cup, scorecards, 10 plastic bonus chips, and rules. Color of parts may vary.

The Game of Things

The Game of Things Review

The Game of Things Feature

• It is humor in a box! This outrageous party game includes 300 hilarious topic cards that provoke even more hilarious responses
• Things allows you to come up with anything you want which means it could be PG when playing with teenagers
• Try to figure out who said what.You can play a full round, which could take close to an hour, or less for a shorter game
• You can write anything that comes to mind so be as fun as you want
• There's a point system, and it's fun trying to figure out who said what
• But like Balderdash, what starts to happen is, people start to go for the laughs instead of the score
• More risque in a group of all adults and everyone has a good time and it is easy to teach new players

Laughter is what it's all about in The Game of Things. In each round, players write an answer to a topic such as "Things you would like to ask a psychic" or "Things you shouldn't do with glue." Answers can be as outrageous and hilarious or as straight-forward and precise as you like. Everybody then takes turns trying to eliminate each other by guessing which player wrote which answer. The last person left wins the round. The Game of Things comes packaged in a wooden box with a sliding lid. Contents of The Game of Things: 300 Topic Cards 1 Answer Pad 1 Score Pad Instructions.

Cranium

Cranium Review

Cranium Feature

• Cranium is the version of the smash-hit, multi-activity game Cranium made for kids and parents
• Teams work together to race around the board by completing a mix of 14 hilarious activities,
• Now with all new components, including 600 all-new cards and flexible length of play
• Whether you are an aspiring actor, artist, data hound or wordsmith, Cranium gives you and your team a moment to shine
• Cranium Edition gives everybody from Grandma to Junior the chance to shine
• Includes performing wacky stunts, sculpting with Cranium Clay, sketching, acting, and more

The outrageous multi-activity game Cranium Classic now features 600 exciting new playing cards, flexible play length, and a 60-card bonus Family Pack. Add to that 14 wacky activities including hilarious sculpting, acting, and sketching, and you're in for a fun night of play. So whether you're an artist, a singer, an actor, or a professional speller--there's something for everyone in this endearingly oddball board game.

Cranium Classic Ages: 16+ Required: 4 or more players

What We Think Fun factor: Durability: Ease of assembly: Educational factor: The Good: Great game for large groups that encourages creativity. The Challenging: May be too challenging for younger children. In a Nutshell: Latest version of the popular board game with plenty of hilarious tasks to complete.

The favorite family game filled with wacky activities.

The newest version boasts 600 new playing cards and a Family Pack! View larger.

A Colorful, Silly, Creative Game
Cranium Classic has long been known for its goofy, unpredictable activities, challenging even the most well-rounded players to step up their game. This latest version includes 600 updated playing cards--making the adventures all-new again--and the bonus Family Pack is a shoe-in for family-only game nights.

Though the game features new playing cards, gameplay is still the same--roll the 10-sided, colorful die, pick the matching colored card, and complete the activity listed to advance to the next Planet Cranium. Once you get to Cranium Central, successfully complete the final task and lead your team to victory! The bright, fun colors and cartoonish characters only add to the overall silliness and goofiness of the game, encouraging those playing to let their guard down and have a good time.

Build It, Sing It, Perform It, Draw It
Cranium is great for large groups or events--whether it's a party, a reunion, or just even a family game night. The game constantly challenges players in trivia and creativity, creating a fun and spontaneous atmosphere.

However, keep in mind this particular version of Cranium is designed for ages 16 and up, so if you have younger children, you may want to play one of the other versions. There is also a warning listed about the clay containing wheat--just a thoughtful heads-up for anyone with wheat allergies.

What's in the Box
Game board, 600 cards, 10-sided die, two tubs of clay, timer, pencils and paper pads, four play pieces, and a 60-card bonus Family Pack.

For 4 or more players

Cranium is an amazing party game that brings friends and family together through 14 fun and riotous activities. You won't believe what your friends and family can do as your team hums, whistles, sketches, sculpts, acts, puzzles and even spells backwards to win.

Cranium's outrageous activities are organized into four card decks: Creative Cat will have you sketching, sculpting with clay and even drawing with your eyes closed. Star Performer asks you to hum or whistle a tune, impersonate a celebrity or act out a clue. Word Worm requests you unscramble words, spell challenging ones, guess definitions, fill in the blanks and even spell backwards. Data Head stimulates your gray matter by testing your knowledge of trivia with provocative true/false queries and challenging multiple choice questions.