Monday, December 20, 2010

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Shut the box was recommended by my twin's first grade teacher and I am glad it was. The entire family has fun playing against one other. It is great for adding and strategy thinking. Highly recommend for ages 5 to adult.Get more detail about Double-Sided Shut the Box Game-12.

Sunday, December 19, 2010

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We had used Kem's for years in my poker club and they were great! We were very happy with the quality etc.. About 1.5 years ago we ordered new cards and half of the decks we received were defective. The quality just isn't there anymore. What was also interesting was that the blue decks slid will face down but not face up, and the red decks slid well face up but not face down. This was only an issue if we played on a solid surface, not on felt. The cards are washable, and you never had to worry about them getting dirty....but again, after about 9 months of use (with the cards that were not defective), some of the ink started comming off. Granted, we play a lot more than the average person, but still, they used to last a LONG time. We have no switched (grudgingly) to Copags, and are very happy. They even have a better feel, and you can find them for less money....and, the box stays closed. Also, trying to reach someone at Kem was tough. We were told to return the defective cards plus the ace of spades from those decks and we would receive new decks....we never received anything! 4 decks down the drain. I would have given 3 stars if not for that.Get more detail about KEM Pantheon Poker Size Jumbo Index Playing Cards.

Herd Your Horses Board Game Decide Now


I read all the reviews for this game and they were right. My daughter just turned 5 and we enjoy playing the Mustang Escape version but as she gets older I look forward to playing some of the other versions. This is a fun game for a variety of ages and a must for any horse loving kid.Get more detail about Herd Your Horses Board Game.

Saturday, December 18, 2010

Polyhedral 7-Die Translucent Dice Set - Smoke with Red Right now


The following review will be the same for all the differing colors of ChesseX Polyhedral 7-Die Translucent Dice Set.

ChesseX offers eleven (11) different colors of 7-die Polyhedral sets, one of the best selections of gamer dice offered and excellent for each player to have their own distinctive set. I prefer the green, but have a blue set as well. But with so many choices it is easy to pick your favorite or an easy compromise.

I prefer the translucent to solid color die mainly because there is something bout the slightly luminous background of the translucent plastic that sets off the black numbers better, making them easier to read and providing a more pleasant gaming experience.

Accuracy on random number generation is important. I got my undergraduate statistics students to test the ChesseX die with 1,000 throws, and the quality report came back: EXCELLENT. These are die that throw random numbers from their possibility set.

The slightly rounded edges make for clean throws and firm resting stops, although the inherent composition of the plastic makes them bounce pretty easily off a Formica table. These die work better on cloth surfaces.
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Lowest Price Axis and Allies: Pacific 1940


In a nutshell, this is Axis & Allies in the Pacific.
The set up time is much longer, with many more units.
The Japanese player has an advantage, only for a short while till America's productuin soars ahead.

But here's a house rule that works. A 'what if' the Japanese only attack British and it's Allies, for the first 3 turns. Not the USA.
Normally, the rules for a first suprise attack is 'defend with a 1'. However, this only applies the the British and it's allies, (Australia, India, China, NZ)
In turn 2, if USA is attacked, 'defend with a 2'. If the Japanese wait till the 3rd turn to attack the USA, they 'defend with a 3'.(defend 3 or less, depending on the defensive unit, then regular battle chart starting turn 4)

And if you want a 'MONSTER game, put the A&A Europe next to A&A Pacific, with a few house rules, you will have a long game.

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Friday, December 17, 2010

Low Price Imagination Quelf Board Game


This is a really fun game when you can let go. Get a good group of friends together and be silly. We had an enjoyable time playing this game with 2 other couples. All of us have been talking about it ever since.Get more detail about Imagination Quelf Board Game.

Save Nerf Cosmic Keep Away


I bought this gift for two of my young nephews for Christmas. By the end of the day, my adult nephews and a few dads had joined the fun as well. It was a big hit!Get more detail about Nerf Cosmic Keep Away.

Thursday, December 16, 2010

Discount Arkham Horror


This game is a ton of fun to play with friends and the rules are fairly easy. The quality of the pieces (and there are MANY of those) is superb and the board itself is really beautiful. I highly recommend this product to anyone who's interested in a new board game or starting to get into the role-playing experience.Get more detail about Arkham Horror.

Cheapest Passing The Bar


I bought this as a gift for a first year law student. She is very impressed with it and says it is a lot of fun to learn from and a great learning tool.Get more detail about Passing The Bar.

Wednesday, December 15, 2010

Cheap YuGiOh 5D's 2008 Holiday Tin Promo Single Card Secret Rare Red Dragon Archfiend CT05-EN002


This is a powerful card and has a great effect, I've got on the field twice since i got and its never been sent to the grave yard. The shipping was kind of late considering i live a few 100 miles away. I ordered it saturday and got it the following thursday. I think this is too pricy for a piece of paper though.Get more detail about YuGiOh 5D's 2008 Holiday Tin Promo Single Card Secret Rare Red Dragon Archfiend CT05-EN002.

Buying Drueke 831.24 Wood Checkers


We lost some of the checkers from our checker board, so we bought these as a replacement. They are very basic wood checkers. I like it that they are white and black because it is easier to see than red and black checkers. The only negative is that it would have been nice if the box had a lid for storage.Get more detail about Drueke 831.24 Wood Checkers.

Tuesday, December 14, 2010

Buy Classic Wood Chess Set


Classic Wood Chess Set


I bought this as a gift and I couldn't be more pleased. I couldn't believe that you could get a quality hand carved chess set with an inlaid wooden board that is also used as a storage box with clasp for the price I paid[...].

Highly recommended as a gift for your budding chess master.

Gunner July, 2008
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Purchase Blongo Family Fun BB-2GR BlongoBall Accessory Pack (Green)


I bought the "Blongo Family Fun BB-2RE BlongoBall Accessory Pack (Red)" expecting to receive a set of the hard/golf balls like the ones that came with the original Blongoball set. This set is soft/indoor balls which is frustrating since nothing in the Amazon description indicates that these balls are soft. We decided to keep them instead of going through the hassle of a return. They seem to work OK.

We also bought a set of the blue balls and they are the original golf ball type.Get more detail about Blongo Family Fun BB-2GR BlongoBall Accessory Pack (Green).

Monday, December 13, 2010

Order Perfection Fun On the Run Game


We got the larger version of this game for Christmas and I bought this one as well. My 5 year old likes all the shapes, but the larger version is a little daunting. The smaller one is just right. You really have to configure the shapes properly to get them all in the little side drawer.Get more detail about Perfection Fun On the Run Game.

Sunday, December 12, 2010

Shop For Emerson Digital Coin Bank


Of all the Christmas gift, this one was the best. I included for each of four grandchildren a bag of about $30 worth of coins. They put them in one by one, watched the counter, emptied the coin bank, and did it over and over. They loved their Emerson Digital Coin Banks!Get more detail about Emerson Digital Coin Bank.

BICYCLE STRIPPER DECK


I got this deck over 6 months ago and have performed literally thousands of tricks with it. It's still in good condition. There are so many effects you can do, especially if you are good with slight of hand.

The best thing about this deck, though, is the cut. Nobody, I repeat, nobody has ever looked at the cards and thought there was something fishy about them. It is very slightly tapered on both sides, but the borders look great, the faces look great. I recently purchased a blue stripper deck from an online magic store in california and the deck they sent me is TERRIBLE. An 8 year old would spot the edges immediately. I didn't know it was even possible to cut a deck that poorly.

I am certainly not guaranteeing that the deck you buy will be cut so perfectly (I only bought one from here). I'm not sure exactly where they get them (Bicycle rejects? Cut their own? Maybe they could shed light here), so yours may not be like mine, but I do know that I'll buy my next one from these guys.Get more detail about BICYCLE STRIPPER DECK.

Saturday, December 11, 2010

Screenlife Family Guy Dvd Blast Review


You go through all of the questions pretty fast - if yu play more than and hour. But all in all not a bad game for true Family Guy fans.Get more detail about Screenlife Family Guy Dvd Blast.

San Juan Top Quality


This game was a lot of fun...if you like strategy games like Settlers of Catan or Carcassonne. Definitely a worthwhile purchase!Get more detail about San Juan.

Friday, December 10, 2010

Don't Spill the Beans This instant


This is definitely not the same game I remember playing as a kid. This version is cheaply made junk. The bean pot is made of two thin plastic halves that snap together. It's supported by "hands" that are even flimsier and make the pot tilt in one direction before you even put any beans on it. Even if you try to load up the opposite side of the pot to balance it, it stays tilted and the beans all end up sliding down to that side and off the pot. My 4-year-old daughter and I tried playing it several times until we both got frustrated with it. Now it just sits boxed up in a corner of her playroom, because whenever I ask my daughter if she wants to play it she says "No, it's no fun".Get more detail about Don't Spill the Beans.

Cranium Cariboo Island Immediately


My 3 year old grandson loves keys and this game was right up his alley. The coin treatures are brilliant colors and there are six, so we are practicing both counting and colors. The gate that flips the treasures back into the doors broke off the first time we played with it so this not a very sturdy feature. The key isn't storable in the game and could be easily.Get more detail about Cranium Cariboo Island.

Thursday, December 9, 2010

Saboteur Best Quality


Saboteur is a great game to play with a group of people. It's different every round you play, so you're not stuck being a "good guy" or a "bad guy" for the whole game. There is also always one extra card every round, so you never really know for sure who is who.

The game itself: You are either a "good guy" trying to reach the end goal, or a "bad guy" trying to cause trouble and keep that from happening. The game seems to be easier for the "bad guys", but it really all depends on the cards you are dealt, so I guess it could go either way. All in all, a fun, interesting game!Get more detail about Saboteur.

Wednesday, December 8, 2010

Battleship Buy Now


I attempted to order the older version of Battleship and I got the new one instead. Mostly my mistake because I should have asked why the image on the box seemed very updated. The product came quickly but has been IMPOSSIBLE to return. I had to contact customer service, e-mail them to request a return and then wait. I finally gave the game to a toy drive. I will think twice before ordering anything again through Amazon except for books. Too complicated.Get more detail about Battleship.

Tuesday, December 7, 2010

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First, the good: Plenty of cards and a perfect balance of lands, 20 of each of the 5 basics plus some non-basic.

The bad: There were typically at least 4 of each card and often many more than that. Worst case was Hedron Rover with about 50 of those, and a number of other cars with 20+ each. This was disappointing but otherwise I'm okay with this purchase. However, I would not buy it again.Get more detail about 1000 Magic the Gathering Cards - Playsets (No More Than Four of Any One Card), Includes 100 Land - No Foil.

Go Away Monster Decide Now


I love this toy. I am a teacher and work with preschoolers. They get sooo excited when they find a monster and can yell at him "Go away monster! I don't want you in my room."Get more detail about Go Away Monster.

Monday, December 6, 2010

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This game is easy to assemble, and not complacated to learn. The balls are soft and less dangerous than harder balls. The game is challenging enough, yet anyone can play. The area needed is about 30 feet, but could be played in smaller area. It is a good game set.Get more detail about Maranda Enterprises Double Ladderball Game.

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the first time i saw this card was in a tournament they braught it out immediately every time i used a trap to destroy his card he used star dust dragons effect and braught him back in the next turn so i had to buy this cardGet more detail about YuGiOh 5D's 2008 Holiday Tin Promo Single Card Secret Rare Stardust Dragon CT05-EN001.

Sunday, December 5, 2010

Low Price Monopoly City Edition


Don't expect a game that is an enhancement of "regular" monopoly. It's essentially a different game with a different rhythm and not as satisfying to play as the "old-school" Monopoly, according to my sources, ages 9-18, two boys and one girl. They like it "OK." Except for the novelty of it, I don't think that my kids will play it for long. It won't become a family favorite the way that Monopoly, Life, and Uno are. It also needs more buildings. We've supplemented with Lego buildings.Get more detail about Monopoly City Edition.

Saturday, December 4, 2010

Discount Pokemon Rare Grabbag - 20 Rare Pokemon Cards


They apparently are not legit. After taking my money and never responding to my inquiries, I had to go through Amazon's arbitration process to get my money back. this was supposed to be a gift for a child's birthday.Get more detail about Pokemon Rare Grabbag - 20 Rare Pokemon Cards.

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This is a great product at a good price! We have a lot of fun with this. It is a nice durable version.

A lot of fun! Enjoy. (forget educational, just have some fun!)Get more detail about Quick Picks Password Travel Game.

Friday, December 3, 2010

Cheap Trivial Pursuit Digital Choice


I am a trivia junkie, and own four versions of Trival Pursuit. It can be a daunting game for some people, however. I have a hard time getting people to play because if there are tougher catergories, the game can last a bit too long. The Digital Choice version is a super crowd pleaser! It takes just a few minutes to download new catergories onto the handheld, and you are good to go! We played an entire game with movie and t.v. catergories that everyone was knowledgeable in. It made the game so much more fun for all. It also gives you instructions for quick play games, that can get four people through a full game in under an hour! You still have the option to play harder catergories if that is your group's preference, but this is by far the most versatile trivia game out there. Simple set-up, easy to follow instructions, and endless catergory combinations make this an AWESOME choice for trivia lovers!Get more detail about Trivial Pursuit Digital Choice.

Buying Cootie


Like all games for this age group, parents must play withe the children and they will quickly bore. The parents, not the kids. The kids will love. I recommend for the patient, tolerant parent.Get more detail about Cootie.

Thursday, December 2, 2010

Buy Littlest Pet Shop


I never wrote a review before because I always believe products are hit or miss, but this game is poorly made it cant be played properly. The game can be educational, but with the white clips coming undone and and the pictures constently falling off you will get to frustated to finish. I guess things are not made like they used to.Get more detail about Littlest Pet Shop.

Purchase Usaopoly The Beatles Monopoly


I am an avid lover of anything Beatles. I had not known there was a game with them as the center peice. I recommend anyone who is a Beatlemaniac to buy this. My niece who is 10 usually gets bored with Monopoly but this has her playing for hours. Love it love it love itGet more detail about Usaopoly The Beatles Monopoly.

Wednesday, December 1, 2010

Order Rat-A-Tat Cat Collectible Tin


This game is almost as fun as the original. My daughters love Rat-A-Tat Cat, so when I saw this edition, I bought it. The SuperPeek feature is exclusive to this edition, and while the girls like it, it seems a bit "gimmick-y" and I don't think it improves the game. On the other hand, that could be because I just got beaten twice in a row by them, and they drew SuperPeek cards and I didn't! All in all, lots of fun in a game that only take about 10-15 minutes to play - good for quick quality time!Get more detail about Rat-A-Tat Cat Collectible Tin.

Where To Buy Toysmith Blast off Set


This toy seemed to have major potential, but actually it's a piece of JUNK.
You pump and pump and nothing happens. Don't buy it, sad but true.
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Tuesday, November 30, 2010

Shop For Munchkin 4 Need for Steed


Munchkin is a great card game to play with the whole family. It is a parody on those role playing games. It incorporates all kinds of animated fantasy, like elves, dwarves, orcs, and dragons. This game may be somewhat complicated to learn, but it is a lot of fun.Get more detail about Munchkin 4 Need for Steed.

Yikerz


Fun for all ages. Simple to play but takes time to master. Super easy to set up and put away. 5 Stars!Get more detail about Yikerz.

Sunday, November 28, 2010

TRIANGLE CARD HOLDERS - SET OF FOUR This instant


I first was apprehensive about these card holders as they do not have any kind of foam or rubber lining. When you try to pull out a couple of cards, the cards on either side will sometimes slide out, too. But, it's not as bad as I thought it would be. You can put 15 to 20 cards in the holder. However, the round type of holder with the foam pad between the disks does work a little better.Get more detail about TRIANGLE CARD HOLDERS - SET OF FOUR.

eeBoo Pin the Tail on the Donkey Immediately


Having attended dozens of birthday parties over the years, my daughters had never played "Pin the Tail on the Donkey"! So I held a 100% traditional (and cost-effective) party this year and this game was a hit. The kit includes enough "tails" for about 50 players. It comes with a blindfold too, but I suggest you wash it because it's stiff and it stinks of dyes. The donkey poster is sort of an oil-cloth or laminated fabric thing. I would highly recommend!Get more detail about eeBoo Pin the Tail on the Donkey.

Saturday, November 27, 2010

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I purchased 2 sets of the dark emperor deck from abctoy4me for deck building purposes. the 1st one came in without a problem, and the second one followed tradition.. or so i thought.

upon further look at the cards, the second deck was a fake product. cards' effects were written in bold text and missing spaces more often then not. the cards texture was sandy, and colors were darker.

after doing some research, i came to find out that this deck is not available the way its advertised, meaning the dark emperor deck comes in a box much like the older structure decks ( spellcasters judgment, warriors triumph ) not in the packaging that the newer structure decks come in ( spellcasters command, warriors strike ).

prior to this acquisition, abctoy4me usually came through, but since have lost this consumer's trust. taking my business elsewhere.Get more detail about YuGiOh GX 1st EDITION American Card Game Structure Deck The Dark Emperor.

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I have 6 year old twins and they have this toy at school. It was on their Christmas list and I was so excited when I found it. Once we opened it, they played for hours. The great thing about it is that it takes a different shape everytime.Get more detail about Quercetti 45-Piece Transparent Marble Run - Marble Run Construction Toy.

Friday, November 26, 2010

Make Your Own Opoly Board Game Buy Now


My brother and I created this game for our parents' 50th Wedding Anniversary eleven years ago. Properties consisted of things like homes they'd lived in, schools they'd attended, organizations for which they'd worked or volunteered, vacation spots they'd frequented. Good News and Bad News were true-life incidents in their lives (how my dad broke a tooth on his new bride's bean soup, etc.). As time has passed, we've added Good News and Bad News cards with anecdotes of children and grandchildren (e.g. when my sister and friend accidentally locked themselves out of a mountain cabin on a snowy winter night, in pjs and barefeet). Not only has this become a "family history book", but a treasured game to play at family gatherings -- a fun way for family history to be passed on. In fact, the young grandkids were usually the ones to request that we play it. And just yesterday, my mom brought "Larsonopoly" with her to Easter Dinner. We older ones enjoyed reminiscing as we landed on, for example, our childhood homes. What a satisfying experience to listen, when her grandson got a "Good News" card, to Mom retelling the sweet story of how she and Dad (who passed five years ago) met. The one thing I wish we had done is laminate the game immediately after we created it, as the print has worn down with time. However, I believe Mom is getting that done today. :-)Get more detail about Make Your Own Opoly Board Game.

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It's Been many years since I've played Michigan Rummy with the family, and decided to look for it. FINALLY Found it here at Amazon. At these prices, I wanted one for each family so we could play it anytime, anywhere, so I bought 4 of them from AreYouGame. They came fast and well packaged. I'm really happy that I can now take all the pennies from the darn kids, errr... I mean, share this fun game with the next generation.Get more detail about Pressman Michigan Rummy.

Thursday, November 25, 2010

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These are the Best cards ever! They can be submerged in liquid! Fastest shipping I've ever had on Amazon too, 2 days!Get more detail about Bicycle Clear Playing Cards.

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I first played Diplomacy in 1965 with students from the School of Foreign Service at Georgetown as well as some actual State Dept. employees. Later I used the game in my high school history classes. I also played while teaching university abroad. A few suggestions: it's easy to alienate novice players who don't notice obscure borders, convoy rules, etc. It helps to point the finer points out after every turn. Conference maps--colored pins are a must, and just tape the conference map onto a piece of cardboard box so the pins stick in. Not enough maps? Why not photocopy them? Having also been a fan of Survivor since the beginning, I can say that there are two types of people in the world: 1) people who realize they are playing a GAME and that normal rules of polite behavior are suspended for the duration of the game and 2) people who can't tell the difference between reality and a game and who think a lie is a lie, in the game or not. Hard to deal with those type 2 people, and best not to play with them. A really good game will last all day, or all night. Bring beer and food! Finally, it's the best game I have seen for learning geography as well as why countries behave as they do. *****Get more detail about Diplomacy.