Thursday, September 30, 2010

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The River tile ads another dimension to any of the Settlers of Catan games. We have only used it a few times, but find it to make the original games more exciting.Get more detail about Settlers of Catan River Tile.

Wednesday, September 29, 2010

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FOR TODDLERS AND PRESCHOOLERS, THESE OVERSIZED PICKUP STICKS HELP DEVELOP SMALL MOTOR SKILLS WHILE HAVING FUN.Get more detail about Giant Pick Up Sticks.

Tuesday, September 28, 2010

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This expansion comes with a new pack of cards that are mostly of the form ___ and ___. This may sound like a good idea, but it is clear that the designers didn't really think it through. Some of the red (noun) cards are simply poor combinations (e.g. "Whips & Chains"). For some red cards, there was absolutely no need to make it a combination (e.g. "The Atlantic & Pacific"). And in some cases, you have red cards that don't even qualify as nouns (e.g. "Crash & Burn"). To make things worse, they've adopted the same format for the green (adjective) cards, with adjectives that often contradict eachother (e.g. "Naughty & Nice" or "High & Low"), which makes the whole game difficult to play. There are some good cards, but they are few and far between.

Overall, this expansion was both difficult to play and very unrewarding. It does not live up to the standards of the original.Get more detail about Apples To Apples Party Box - Expansion 1.

The Legend of Zelda: Ocarina of Time (w/ Master Quest) Decide Now


I never had the Nintendo 64 but I did get the Ocarina of Time/Master Quest for the Gamecube. I thought this Zelda was a great one with a lot of surprises and such. The dungeons were really fun to do, except after you get the master sword the dungeons become a challenge. I still freak out at the Forest Temple boss area. The Water Temple, a real toughie. I made it through a few times with no problems, and then I had this one huge problem. I couldn't find a key that I needed. Hopefully I'm not ruining this for those haven't played this game. And I have a question to ask. I don't remember the game anymore (I plan to get a Wii in the future and download this game via Virtual Console or get the gamecube disc and play it from there), do the dungeons show where the chests are? I mean, on the maps inside the dungeons. Like I said before, I couldn't figure out where that one key was till I found it much later. So does the map show where the chests are? (Not the exact location, just the room.)Get more detail about The Legend of Zelda: Ocarina of Time (w/ Master Quest).

Sunday, September 26, 2010

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I agree with the other posts about it does take a bit to learn it. However, it is lots of fun and you do get into it. I love this game.Get more detail about Killer Bunnies Orange Booster.

Save Big Screen Solitaire Handheld Game


My wife and I had older solitaire games from Radica that finally wore out. We were not sure about this model but thought to get two to try out. They were everything we wanted and then some! The screen is nice and large and well lit. In low light it will turn on a back light for the screen. A nice touch is an 'undo' button. It will cost you two points but sometimes I hit the wrong button and what to change what happened. Some have mentioned that the directions on the back are too hard to read but you should know how to play solitaire before trying an electronic one. For us this is best solitaire game we have ever had!Get more detail about Big Screen Solitaire Handheld Game.

Saturday, September 25, 2010

Discount eeBoo Clasic Matching Game



This classic game has been issued hundreds of times and by so many toy manufacturers before. But this company has been making them with exceptional quality. Each square is made of brick thick sturdy board. No sharp edges and cut very uniform. I usually don't care much about this kind of toys - I mean, if they lose pieces or damage, like a throw away or garage sale item for next year. But the way it was made, it makes me want to take care of it more or pass it on to someone else.Get more detail about eeBoo Clasic Matching Game.

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This game is lots of fun. I definitely recommend it to anyone. It is not hard to learn and fun to play over and over.Get more detail about Rio Grande Games Stone Age.

Friday, September 24, 2010

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If you know what Monty Python is, and you like the kind of game that Fluxx is, you should love this. Six hours of fun when I brought it to some friend's house. I blew a quote, and was mocked, and it was FUNNY.

It's a good game. Not educational, though.Get more detail about Looney Labs Fluxx Monty Python Fluxx Looney.

Buying Ruckus


Our family, ages 5 to 70s, thinks this is a great game ... lots of fun for all with a different format.Get more detail about Ruckus.

Wednesday, September 22, 2010

Order Anomia


I first demoed this game at MindGames and fell in love with it. It promotes quick thinking since the first to yell out the answer wins the card. It becomes more fun with the more people you play with since more chances for symbol matches occur, a party night must.Get more detail about Anomia.

Where To Buy Small World Living Toys Little Handyman's Tool Box


This tool box is perfect for my little guy! He's 2 1/2, and loves playing with all the different tools, asking me their names and what they do. They're durable and a perfect size for his little hands. I appreciate the storage case too, it keeps them all together. I looked at a lot of them on amazon before ordering this one and I highly recommend this tool set!Get more detail about Small World Living Toys Little Handyman's Tool Box.

Tuesday, September 21, 2010

Shop For The Great Dalmuti


A fun card game, great for camping (especially SCA camping) and general group activities. One caution, though - the cards themselves are not well coated, so any exposure to liquid can mean damage. I'd love to see this on a plastic, rather than paper, card stock.Get more detail about The Great Dalmuti.

Memory Game - Disney Princess Edition


My three old granddaughter loves this game. I started her off with only 8 pairs until she got the hang of the game. Then I've kept adding pairs. I think it is very educational in helping them concentrate and keeps them focused.. Would recommend this to any family at any age.Get more detail about Memory Game - Disney Princess Edition.

Sunday, September 19, 2010

Bible Trivia Board Game Review


This game is so fun. The title is self explanatory-- hundreds of questions about the bible, with scripture references and short explanations to boot. This game is good for the advanced bible reader or novice because most of the questions are multiple choice, except for the bonus questions (which are really hard). They even have special questions for children so the entire family can play and have fun. Helps you really learn alot about the bible.Get more detail about Bible Trivia Board Game.

Saturday, September 18, 2010

Cornhole Bags (Set of 8) by SC Cornhole Top Quality


I bought the weather resistant bags from these guys two years ago before they got on Amazon. Met them in person and they were extremely nice (I showed up 5 min before close and they still did everything for me). I still use these bags all the time and they are great. Let's be honest, it doesn't matter how careful or loyal you are to your bags and board, you're gonna leave 'em out a few times and that's when these are the best to have. Great weight, not too full and no saggy bags either. The stitching is strong and the material even stronger.

Great product. Buying more of them today for my parent's place.

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Hasbro Games Trivial Pursuit Family Edition This instant


If you love spending quality with your family as much as I do, you will love this game and this version. It comes with kids cards and adult cards. You also learn new things as you play which is fun and interesting and secretly educational so the kids don't really think of it as learning, it is more fun. The only thing that I didn't really like about it is that there weren't very many cards, so we went through them quickly and found ourselves back to the questions we had been asked earlier, nice thing is we knew the answers then and we could actually get pie pieces hehe. Overall a great family game and I still recommend it and also recommend maybe getting some other extra card sets to add in with the board to make it more interesting and endless learning. I think going over the same cards would get pretty boring after playing it through once. MOST important thing about this game is the quality interaction you have with your family, no distractions, no tv, just fun and laughing and learning together.Get more detail about Hasbro Games Trivial Pursuit Family Edition.

Friday, September 17, 2010

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Awesome case. Fits my Butterfly Senshu paddle perfectly. I like how the inside protects the rubber with a nice, soft interior.Get more detail about Butterfly BBLA Table Tennis B Case (Black).

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I originally played this game at our library's Unplugged Game Night. I truly enjoyed it. As a teacher, I also saw the value in this game. Children would love to play this as a way to learn geography. I bought the game for my brother who loves to travel.Get more detail about 10 Days In Europe Game.

Thursday, September 16, 2010

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The set is suitable for a bare, packed, and leveled playing field. But, on grass the mallets are not heavy enough. It is suitable for younger children rather than adults.Get more detail about Halex Classic 4 Player Croquet Set in Carry Bag.

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My wife and I bought this game before we went on vacation at the recommendation of a few friends who are Settlers of Catan board game nuts. We both tried to play the board game with only 2 players and it wasn't much fun, so we decided to try the card game. We were not disappointed. It is the perfect game for 2 players (you can't play with more anyway), and it doesn't drag out for hours upon hours like some Settlers games can take. On our vacation, my wife and I would play every day while our daughters would nap. Be warned, even though it is a card game, it takes up just as much table space, if not more, as the board game does.Get more detail about Catan Card Game.

Wednesday, September 15, 2010

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this was something my brother (who loves yugioh cards) specifically requested for.

when he opened it, he found more "rare" cards than he expected, and apparently the cards he got in this box really strengthened his decks. i have no clue about yugioh, but looks like we got a great box. he was really happy, which, as the gift-giver, made me really happy.Get more detail about YuGiOh 5D's Crossroads of Chaos ENGLISH Booster Box Trading Card Game (24 Packs).

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This game is everything you expect it to be. A BLAST from the past. The cards are large enough to read.Get more detail about Plastic Bingo Chips - Red - 300 chips.

Tuesday, September 14, 2010

Monday, September 13, 2010

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I believe toys like these offer kids a whole world of discovery and exploration that we as adults can lose sight of over time. It's very fun to find the treasures and is indeed as the package implies fun for ages 8-98. Overall, I fell this toy is great for long car trips or waiting rooms and I plan on getting more versions of it in the future.Get more detail about Find It Games Kids Version - Red Ends.

Save Tachikara STMB extra soft tetherball (gold/royal/scarlet).


This ball is very soft and it doesn't hurt when you hit it like the typical tetherball....but it did begin to crack after one week of being outside. If you buy this ball trust me and take it down every night.Get more detail about Tachikara STMB extra soft tetherball (gold/royal/scarlet)..

Sunday, September 12, 2010

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Gamewright's Original Little Hands Playing Card Holders are really great. You can actually teach kids how to play card games - which can be a good learning tool and a genuinely entertaining activity for kids and adults alike - without the whole focus being on keeping the kids' cards from falling all over the place. It makes kids feel more competent when they're able to manage their cards as well as an adult. That, in turn, builds their confidence and lets them focus their attention on learning the strategy and the rules of the game. So, something as simple as this ingenious little device can remove barriers and facilitate the happy bonding of people 50-, 60-, even 75-years apart in age. And, for that matter, at the other end of the age spectrum, those with arthritis may appreciate these card holders for the relief they offer sore hands. They are featherweight little things and make managing a hand of 18 cards a breeze. Every home with kids (or that gets kid visitors) should have a few around. I've bought four so far, but I keep thinking of more people I would like to give them to. They make wonderful gifts. Original Little Hands Playing Card HolderGet more detail about Little Hands Card Holder.

Cheapest Mexican Train Score Pad by Ouray Toys


Love this game and we take it with us when we travel. The score pad makes it easier to keep the game going and easy to read.Get more detail about Mexican Train Score Pad by Ouray Toys.

Saturday, September 11, 2010

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This game is easy to learn and fun for all ages. It's a great way for young kids to learn math, but so fun they don't even realize their playing an educational game.Get more detail about 4 Way Countdown Wooden Game.

Friday, September 10, 2010

Buy Usaopoly The Office Clue Game


I bought this for my boyfriend as a gift (he LOVES the Office. Who doesn't though?) and it was a really big hit. It's a really fun and quirky game. If you know about the office you'll appreciate the weapons. i do agree with some other reviewers that the character cards are kind lame. It would have been nice if they had taken the time to make little figurines. I'd totally recommend buying this game if you like the Office.Get more detail about Usaopoly The Office Clue Game.

Purchase Set Enterprises Inc. Set Cubed


One of our college-aged daughters loves to play games. I purchased the original card version of "Set" at Christmas time for the family to play together. Chelsea fell in love with it and took it away to college. Because she enjoyed it so much, I thought she might like this variation of the same game principle. She does! A note of advice: purchase the card game first and become familiar with what constitutes a "set." It takes a little time to mentally process the concept, but once you understand it, the game is enjoyable and is a great brain sharpening tool. (Good for us older folks whose minds are dulled from lack of use) ;o)Set Enterprises Inc. Set CubedGet more detail about Set Enterprises Inc. Set Cubed.

Thursday, September 9, 2010

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LOVE THIS GAME! I COULD PLAY IT EVERY DAY! FUN FOR ALL AGES AND VERY VERY EASY TO LEARN! FUN AND
CHANGELING EVERYTIME YOU PLAY! HIGHLY HIGHLY RECOMMEND! I ALSO HAVE BLOKUS AND WILL BE BUYING THE
CICRULAR BLOKUS! MUST HAVE ALL 3! SO MUCH FUN!Get more detail about Blokus Duo Game.

Wednesday, September 8, 2010

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When I received the item, the two piece of the board doesn't connect up in a way that resembles a go board, one of the metal piece on top is off balance, to get it back to the perfect shape, the only way is the rip out the metal board, and put it back, but then you end up destroying the glue underneath, so basically this thing sucks, big time.

Don't waste your money and buy something else. This thing doesn't cut it.Get more detail about Traveling Portable Go Game Set Board Magnetic.

Hacky Sack~ Set of 3


I just received these hacky sacks today, and they seem to be in good shape. The stitching appears well done and I don't see any loose strings hanging out. So we will see how they look after a few kicks :DGet more detail about Hacky Sack~ Set of 3.

Tuesday, September 7, 2010

Monday, September 6, 2010

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I'm 25 and love to play games, especially with my husband. Unfortunately, most of the great games we own are for 3 or more players. We're always on the hunt for 2 player games. When we saw this one, we thought it'd be worth a try. I know it's made for kids (and our niece and nephews are fans) but we have fun with it too! Plus, it has the great metal case that makes it so easy to carry around with you and keep up with. We take it with us when we go out to dinner sometimes and play it at the table while we wait for our food. When our order arrives, the cards pick up quickly and go right into their case and out of the way. GREAT game overall and a must have!Get more detail about Blink Game.

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This is great for kids to actually sit down have pizza and pop and have a CONVERSATION, the old fashioned regular kind, no text or electronics of any kind allowed. They laugh and learn a whole lot about each other and leave better friends. Highly recommend any of these sets of cards.Get more detail about Table Topics Conversation Cards - Kids Topics To Go.

Sunday, September 5, 2010

Saturday, September 4, 2010

Chinese Checkers with Marbles Buy Now


I bought this as a birthday gift for a former woodworker when she turned 89. She loves playing this game partly because this particular version is so aesthetically pleasing. I agree. Both the wooden board and the glass marbles are very nice to touch as well as to look at. This makes the game especially nice for adults.

I believe that children, too, would like it because of the marbles.Get more detail about Chinese Checkers with Marbles.

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Jumbo Sequence is much easier to use and see than the conventional board. It's easier to reach the game board when you're sitting at the dining room table. I would highly recommend it.Get more detail about Jumbo Sequence Box Edition.

Friday, September 3, 2010

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I bought this for my 3 month old son for Christmas, with the hopes of buying him a new Topps baseball card set every year throughout his youth. Considering that it was the lowest priced card collection album I could find on Amazon, I wasn't sure what to expect, but I am very pleased by my purchase. The binder has a soft cover, and the rings lock together firmly. There is a clear pocket on the binding that allows you to fill out a label so you can identify the binder when it's on a shelf. One problem I always had with my own binders in the past was that the rings didn't lock very firmly and the pages always fell out. But so far, that has not happened with this binder. I plan to buy this same binder again next year when my son gets his second set of baseball cards!Get more detail about UltraPro 3-Inch Baseball Album,Black.

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I remember playing this as a child back in 1986. When I saw it was still being sold, we purchased a copy to play with our kids. The game has thirteen trees with fairy tale treasures (i.e. cinderella's glass slipper, rapunzel's tower, and the golden ball from the frog prince) underneath that match 13 playing cards that are kept in the castle. Players move around the board looking under trees for the treasure that matches the displayed card, then race to the castle. The first player that makes it to the castle and correctly remembers where the corresponding treasure is gets to keep the card. First player with three cards wins. An average game with 3 players takes about 45 minutes to play.

Our kids (now 7 1/2 and 5) just now have the attention span to sit through an entire game. Usually we would play for 30 minutes and then just put the game away. Some other reviewers have suggested some helpful modified rules to move along the gameplay and keep everyone engaged.

The version we purchased included some more obscure fairy tales (maybe more common in Europe)? Also, the pawns were painted wood while the trees are molded plastic. The quality of all of the pieces is high and the gameboard is durable. As a parent, I like this game because it encourages memorization and evaluating alternate moves. Specifically, the rules allow you to change directions (i.e. move one way the number on one of the die, and reverse directions for the number on the other die) which increases the chances of landing on a treasure space.Get more detail about Ravensburger Enchanted Forest - Family Game.