Sunday, October 31, 2010

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After just two months of use, the ball is now white and the rope is fraying a little. This is not played with very often because the ball is so hard. My son has gotten two bloody noses from being hit in the face when he swung the ball around. Tetherball is a great game, but I wish I'd gotten a much softer ball.Get more detail about MacGregor Select Tetherball.

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This game arrived on time and in perfect (and complete) condition. Scrabble is fun to play, and SUPER Scrabble is super!Get more detail about Super Scrabble.

Saturday, October 30, 2010

Save Raider Yo-yo


Oh man, this particular yo-yo takes me back to my childhood days. This, along with the Yomega Brains were just awesome. The modding was endless! Great at sleeping, multiple Around The World's, Walking The Dog, Shooting Star stayed until you tugged it (popped myself a few times, but the fun was the band-aid). Great toy! Highly recommended this. The Raider yo-yo, the best (next to my modded brain) yo-yo I EVER had the pleasure to play with.Get more detail about Raider Yo-yo.

Discount USAopoly Nintendo Monopoly


I purchased this for my 12 year old grandson that is a huge video player and loves Mario games. He was most thrilled to get it and was already playing it with his cousins on Christmas day! The whole family play a lot of board games together so this will get well used.Get more detail about USAopoly Nintendo Monopoly.

Friday, October 29, 2010

Cheapest SuperMind Regular Edition


I bought this for students I work with - 4th & 5th Graders - and they are challenged by it and find it fun. I bought multiple sets and have even had kids race to see who can finish fastest. It is conceptually challenging, so, in addition to cultivating that capability, it also helps them develop perseverance.Get more detail about SuperMind Regular Edition.

Cheap Butterfly 8270 Naifu Table Tennis Racket


I play ping-pong at work, for fun (or so I say...). I bought this paddle since the ones at lose quality since they're used so often, and abused. I've been very happy with this purchase. It was inexpensive, but feels like a quality made paddle. It has a beautiful sound, and I don't have anything negative to report about it.

Game on, friends!Get more detail about Butterfly 8270 Naifu Table Tennis Racket.

Thursday, October 28, 2010

Buy Gator Golf


My 6 year old and 3 year old enjoy playing this. It's pretty durable (so far) and the boys have yet to use the putters as light sabers (so that's good).
It's a nice toy to have when you are stuck inside.Get more detail about Gator Golf.

Wednesday, October 27, 2010

Purchase Settlers of Catan Travel Edition


We were introduced to this game by some friends and it is relatively easy to learn and is fun to play. Even my 7 year old can play with us. The only problem is the human factor... some people can take too long to make a decision about their move. So choose who you play with - but you can't blame the game for that. It is is fun and we play it about 3-4 times per month (sometimes that much on a holiday weekend).
I would not hesitate to buy again.Get more detail about Settlers of Catan Travel Edition.

Order Table Topics Conversation Cards - Not Your Mom's Dinner Edition [Toy]


So far its produced some fun topics at dinner parties. Had to skip a few of the cards since they either didnt get much of a reaction or they were too 'not your mom's' type conversation. Glad I got it. Not sure how much I'll use it.Get more detail about Table Topics Conversation Cards - Not Your Mom's Dinner Edition [Toy].

Tuesday, October 26, 2010

Where To Buy Kids On Stage


My kids love this! They are 4 and 7 and I wish I had gotten it when they were younger. They can play it without adult supervision. It really taps into their creative side. I would recommend this for young kids 3 and up depending on their need for creativity. Although it seemed simple for my daughter the more she played the more creative she became.Get more detail about Kids On Stage.

Shop For MANZANAS con MANZANAS - El Juego De Comparaciones Graciosas


I am a Spanish teacher and my students (Advanced and AP levels) love the original version in English, so I thought to try the Spanish version. How disappointing! Many of the red cards have either Mexican slang or references to Mexican idioms or Mexican characters, (some very obscure: a comedian from the 1950's?)I am from Latin America and I could not understand many of the references to Mexican lore. Please don't get me wrong, I respect Mexican culture as part of the Hispanic Culture and this may be a fabulous game to play if you can relate to its contents 100%; my point is that for non-Mexicans, the vernacular references are obscure to the point of making no sense at all. My opinion is that this game would not be very useful as a classroom tool. It would be rather frustrating, specially if you found the original version fun.Get more detail about MANZANAS con MANZANAS - El Juego De Comparaciones Graciosas.

Monday, October 25, 2010

Murder Mystery Party - A Murder on the Grill


I purchased this item as a gift, having participated in a different murder mystery earlier. I especially appreciated the reviews of others, and the suggestion that it is really designed for six players, rather than the 8 mentioned. The two extra persons don't really have anything to do. So, enjoy!! Having decorations, attire, and food in keeping with the theme will add a lot to the fun of the evening!!
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Sunday, October 24, 2010

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From 10 feet away, this set looks pretty spiffy. When you've got mallet in hand, however, you'll feel all the corners cut in the manufacturing of this set. The mallet shafts have decorative grooves cut into them, but they're unfinished and splintery feeling. The shafts have little plastic widgets attached to the end that connects to the head. So, the weak point is the two little tiny screws that hold the breakable plastic widgets to the handles. When the plastic widgets do start to break, the mallet heads get very wobbly, further breaking the plastic widgets until they fall off.

A call to Eddie Bauer about the shoddy quality of the set led to an immediate response that it was a licensed product made by Sportcraft, and all quality complaints should go to them. Upon contacting Sportcraft, their unhelpful CSRs demanded a copy of the receipt for the set, which I've already lost, so they say that there is nothing they can do to help me. Now I'm left to engage in self help... perhaps to try screwing other mallet handles into these mallet heads...Get more detail about Eddie Bauer Croquet.

Saturday, October 23, 2010

Table Topics Conversation Cards - Dinner Party Immediately


We were looking for a fun way to start conversations with family. We bought my parents this set and they use it every night at dinner. Then, when they have family or friends over - they use it with all ages to share stories and get the talking started. (We've never had trouble TALKING with each other - but these cards get you talking about all different kinds of subjects) You learn a lot about each other - Great for everyone.Get more detail about Table Topics Conversation Cards - Dinner Party.

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My kids received this game as a gift 2 years ago and then purchased it for their cousin and another friend as gifts. They have played it with older siblings, friends and even grandparents! The colorful playing board and familiar characters accompany a well explained instruction book. It is easy to understand, and they and their friends never seem to tire of playing with it. Definitely a good investment.The age range is also accurate of 6 and up. I rated it for educational because it makes kids strategize on whether it is better to send an opponent back or advance themselves on various moves and how to be a good sport...sometimes the unexpected player wins by chance.Get more detail about Sorry Spongebob Squarepants Edition.

Friday, October 22, 2010

Backgammon Board Game Set Inlaid Wood Case 17'' Get it now!


Most of the games I saw were around 70 dollars but this one is about 30. This game is wooden, it has hand carved cups and nice large pieces. The dice are nice. The only issues I have are that the board is very light, which could be good or bad depends, I like a heavy one but this is still well made. The only other issue is that the colors are not very easily distinguished. Yet for the price I paid and the way it is made it is all in all a very good game. I would recommend rather than blowing 70 dollars or more on a game that will be about the same but just extremely overpriced. I really like it and we have played it and seem to have no problems so far. I would tell others to buy it!Get more detail about Backgammon Board Game Set Inlaid Wood Case 17''.

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I enjoy this game a lot, but it can be hard if you aren't a music buff. Object is to quote 6 words from a song containing the word given. Teams go back and forth each round until one team is out of songs. Some words are harder than others!Get more detail about Encore Game 2008.

Thursday, October 21, 2010

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we bought ours at a garage sale for a dollar. so far we have not been able to figure out how to even play. The game did not even have instructions with it, although i dont think they would have helped. Others reviewing this game stated the instructions were poorly written.Get more detail about Twilight Board Game.

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This game is a lot of fun and much better than the regular Blokus game. There are a lot more directions that you can go with this game and you don't feel stuck as fast like in the original game. Highly recommended!Get more detail about Blokus Trigon Game.

Wednesday, October 20, 2010

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This game was a little fun...not super fantastic although my husband enjoys it a lot more than I do. A few things are different from the original like colors and the names of the hotel chains. A great game for someone who is very detail oriented.Get more detail about Acquire.

Tuesday, October 19, 2010

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I bought this as a gift for my daughter. She's had lots of fun looking for all the zoo objects. A true family toy to enjoy for years to come.Get more detail about Find It Games Zoo Version - Yellow Ends.

Save Polyhedral 7-Die Translucent Dice Set - Red


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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Monday, October 18, 2010

Discount Wham-O Slip 'N Slide Wave Rider with Bonus Slide Boogie


This lasted about an hour, the water jets did not lubricate the slide (as noted by another reviewer), the hose fitting came apart, and it was too narrow for useful play, made out of very thin plastic.Get more detail about Wham-O Slip 'N Slide Wave Rider with Bonus Slide Boogie.

Cheapest Spanish Bananagrams Family Word Game


This is a truly fun word game. To enter into realm of bananagrams in español is to entera land of possibilities and collaboration. I have played this game in a teaching / tutorial basis with small groups of people of different language abilities. The non-competitive /competitive nature of this game allows for team work and surprises one and all. This game is part language skills, part visual skills. It works! It makes winners out of all players and provides a great boost to the language learner who is always surprised by the discovery that they know so much more than they thought they did. And, when there is no one else around with whom to play, you can play it as a solitaire game. Love it.Get more detail about Spanish Bananagrams Family Word Game.

Sunday, October 17, 2010

Cheap Bunny Hop


The game is not very challenging. My daughter knows all her colours, so it reinforces the concept for her. It's cute when the bunnies pop out. We've had the toy for about one month and so far, there are no problems with its durability.
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Buying Scrabble Onyx Edition


Watch Video Here: http://www.amazon.com/review/R9YNRZAUT67VT I made a short video review of the Scrabble Onyx Edition and the extra goodies it comes with. It's no Franklin Mint edition, but it is a really nice product which will continue to look nice for years to come. Worth the investment if you're looking for something unique and a little more professional looking than the original deluxe version. It also has a solid piece board which will not wear out over time from folding which is a huge bonus in my opinion.Get more detail about Scrabble Onyx Edition.

Saturday, October 16, 2010

Buy eeBoo Travel Bingo


My 9 yr old enjoyed this a little more than my 7 yr old but all in all it adds a little spice to a dull interstate ride. It is a little difficult to find a place to keep the cards you are finished with to add up the points but not a reason to not play the game.Get more detail about eeBoo Travel Bingo.

Purchase MEXICAN TRAIN Domino Train Markers (10 pack)


Our family and friends play mexican train dominoes quite often and have taken to using other game pieces, thimbles, little knick knacks etc... when we have more than four players. Now we have plenty of different colors for everyone and extras in case they get lost.Get more detail about MEXICAN TRAIN Domino Train Markers (10 pack).

Friday, October 15, 2010

Order Murder Mystery Party - Lethal Luau


This was a fun play to do on our snowy night. You can have a blast decorating in the luau theme. I must say I was really disappointed in the parts for the 2 extra guests. I knew they wouldn't be suspects, but I wasn't aware they didn't even have any lines! If you do this, keep it to six. I also enjoyed A Taste of Wine and Murder much more than this one. The kit did include everything and I liked the idea of placecards for the characters at the dinner table. You can also order some Chinese Food - we did the sweet & sour - which seemed to have the luau theme in case you don't want to cook.Get more detail about Murder Mystery Party - Lethal Luau.

Where To Buy Guess Who? Fun On the Run Game


My boys loved this game when traveling. It makes them notice the differences in the faces of a panel of characters.Get more detail about Guess Who? Fun On the Run Game.

Thursday, October 14, 2010

Shop For Talicor Totika


I wonder if anyone who has purchased this product and written a five star reeview, has actually used it. I just bought one for use with my clients and I was quite disappointed for a few reasons.

First of all, the colors of the blocks do not even closely resemble the corresponding colors on the cards. This is confusing to my eight-year olds, as it is for me. Also, the game should come with some sort of form for aligning the blocks like the Jenga product does. It is very difficult to do so without such a guide.

Lastly, the box itself should be a size built to contain all the blocks exactly with no free space left over. Because it isn't, the blocks tend to shift when you remove the card pack and invert them to place them on a surface, thereby causing the column to colapse.

The self-esteem questions themselves are generally good, but there are too many "make up your own" questions.

Very disappointing.
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Marky Sparky Doinkit Darts Refills


Excellent darts for a young grandchilds game. We purchased a magnetic dart game for a grandchild and the magnetic darts turned up missing. We purchased these darts, which made the grandchild happy.

We appreciate the usual excellent pricing and service that we have enjoyed on purchases from Amazon.Com.Get more detail about Marky Sparky Doinkit Darts Refills.

Wednesday, October 13, 2010

Scene It? 80s Deluxe Edition Review


This one of the better Scene It! games. My friends and I own nearly all of them. This one takes you on a ride to your past. It's fun seeing clips from TV Shows, Movies, and various other trivia from the 80s. It's always sure to strike up some interesting conversations based on some fun memories. As with all scene it games, you can play with the board or just party play answering one question after another. Great for 2 people or a whole group. This game will continue to be a staple on our game night.Get more detail about Scene It? 80s Deluxe Edition.

Carcassonne: Traders Top Quality


Bought it a few days ago and play it twice.
It really gives the game a whole new flavor and makes it more interesting and fun to play.
In my opinion, this expansion its a must.
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Tuesday, October 12, 2010

Boggle This instant


My husband and I play this game very often. Sometimes, every night. It is exciting, challenging, and even for mature grown-ups like us, we still learn with fun.
But, the drawback is the mediocre quality of the game.
First the size of the slots is so narrow that it takes for ever to place the dices before starting the game.
Second, sometimes the hourglass does not get started, unless we tap it.So we start playing and wait for the time to be up, until we realize that it never got started.
Lastly, after a few years of use, the blue letters start fading away.
We bought one in France, I think it is a different maker (Parker?): the slots are less tight, so the dices are put in place in a bliss; the hourglass works perfectly and so far the blue letters are not faded away, but we play it less often.
It is really too bad that the quality is less than optimal...for a few bucks more, it would make a real difference.Get more detail about Boggle.

Race For The Galaxy: The Gathering Storm Immediately


"The Gathering Storm" is Rio Grande's first expansion for Race for the Galaxy a card game where players eke out a space civilization by exploring, conquering, settling and developing technologies.

Players simultaneously select a role card. The roles are respectively: Explore, Develop, Settle, Consume and Produce. The role cards are revealed and resolved in role card order. If you play a role card, you get the bonus for playing it. If you didn't play a role card (i.e. your opponent played it), you get to use the role's general effect. For example: if you play "Explore", you draw 3 cards and may keep 2; otherwise you draw 2 cards and may keep 1.

Players play planet cards during the Settle phase and technologies during the Develop phase. Once a player has played 12 cards (called a tableux) the game will end. Players score points for their planets, developments and for consuming goods. The player with the highest score wins.

With experienced players, this game can play quickly (around 30 minutes or less). However, the iconography of the cards is counterintuitve and thus the learning curve is surprisingly steep. This is a minor consideration if you are a hardcore gamer. But it should be noted: Race for the Galaxy makes a poor gateway game for your non-gaming friends and family.

This expansion adds more cards and a couple of new mechanics. The new cards are merely new planets/developments. The new mechanics include a solo version of the game. A player may play against a "robot". I find this to be quite silly. Race for the galaxy is already a game of solitaire even when you have 4 people playing. The clunky robot mechanic is something that only the most diehard Race fans will ever use.

The expansion also includes objective tiles. Players can score bonus points for completing these. This is a nice addition. You can plan your long term strategy around scoring these objectives. Also, the expansion includes enough pieces to play up to 5 people.

My biggest gripe with Race for the Galaxy is that there is virtually no player interaction. There is no conflict. No auctions, no bidding mechanics, no way to screw over your opponents who have a lead. This is effectively a four player solitaire game with interstellar chrome.

Race for the Galaxy hits our gaming table with some regularity. It's a quick game and thus is a decent filler. But if you want an interstellar game with player interaction you will need to look elsewhere.Get more detail about Race For The Galaxy: The Gathering Storm.

Monday, October 11, 2010

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Love the game. It was "THE" game to play Kwanzaa week by friends and family. Got pretty competitive "slammin" the cards. Purchased more for gifts.Get more detail about Scrabble Slam Deluxe Card Game.

Sunday, October 10, 2010

Value 4 pack SET, Quiddler, Xactica, Five Crowns Buy Now


These games have several similarities in the way they points are accrued and how players can "go out." Five Crowns is easily the most fun. Easy conversation game. Quiddler is a great way for kids to learn how to play with letters. They can make larger words as the game progresses, but they don't have to and can still play and have fun even if they can only think of two or three letter words. Xatica is probably the most challenging game, because players have to bid, and that process is somewhat complex to learn, but the game's directions are very clear. I've not played a game of SET yet, but my family finds it fun.Get more detail about Value 4 pack SET, Quiddler, Xactica, Five Crowns.

Saturday, October 9, 2010

Scrabble Spanish Decide Now


We love the English version of Scrabble, so I got the Spanish version for my boyfriend. We've played it for many hours and have really enjoyed the competition. It gets a little getting used to since the amount of letters are different, but nonetheless, it's as great as it's original English version, and I love beating him in Spanish too!Get more detail about Scrabble Spanish.

Think Fun Rush Hour 2 Right now


This is a challenging but very fun puzzle game. Just make sure you have the actual board itself before you get the expansion deck ;)Get more detail about Think Fun Rush Hour 2.

Friday, October 8, 2010

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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 STBR-P extra soft tetherball (pink)..

Low Price Risk 2210 A.D.


Risk itself is a great game. Risk 2210 takes it to a whole new level. You're gonna need at least 5 hours to play, but they go by pretty fast. Fans of the original Risk game can get this one because you can play the original rules, or the expanded/modified 2210 game which is actually a lot of fun. Highly recommend it.Get more detail about Risk 2210 A.D..

Thursday, October 7, 2010

Save University Games Brown Bear-Panda Bear, What Do You See? Game


I play this game with my 5-year-old and my 2.5-year-old. It's not really challenging, but I guess they like it. Sort of boring, but at least I get to look at pretty pictures while I play? I love Eric Carle! He makes me feel so snazzy.Get more detail about University Games Brown Bear-Panda Bear, What Do You See? Game.

Discount Heroscape Swarm of the Marro Game Set


Gabriel , 10

My grandmother got this game for my birthday a month ago and I think I've played it every day since. It is a really fun set, with a lot of Marro squads, and 5 heroes. You also make the battlefield, so it is a new game every time! If you're going to buy this, you shold also get "Rise of the Valkrie: Master set 1". it is a bigger set, but the warriors are worse, by a lot. This also has swamp, and swamp water which the other set doesn't. Also, nobody in the other set compares to Tor-Kul-Na. I LOVE this gameGet more detail about Heroscape Swarm of the Marro Game Set.

Wednesday, October 6, 2010

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This game is not only fun, but it changes the way you view finances. It makes you stop and evaluate if you are truly getting the most out of your money. I also bought Cashflow for Kids and my 8 year old is already asking me about assets.
I wish I had had access to this game and the knowledge I've gained years ago!Get more detail about Rich Dad Cashflow 101 (VHS/Audio tape edition).

Cheap KEM Arrow Red and Blue Poker Size Jumbo Index Playing Cards


This is my 2nd deck of KEM's and the last time I had a purchase a set was in 2003. I am perfectly content with a 7 year shelf life for playing cards. I have played with Copag's before and these remain my personal preference. Suffle and deal once and you'll be sold on them. They are crisp, smooth, and endure the wear and tear of tournaments and drinking games alike. They are not indestructible, but their durability is what makes them worth the price. I finally had to retire my first deck after the ace of spades started to fleck off a bit and one card got a slit along the side (after 6-7 years of respectable use). You can re-order individual cards but I felt it was just time to get two new decks. I agree that the plastic holder they come with leaves something to be desired, but I found two great hand-made wooden card cases on-line from Thailand. Give up the paper cards and these will pay for themselves over the course of a few years (or months, depending how often you play).Get more detail about KEM Arrow Red and Blue Poker Size Jumbo Index Playing Cards.

Tuesday, October 5, 2010

Buying Triominos In Tin


My mother and I played this game a lot. She had a stroke years ago and we weren't sure if her brain function was working. She wasn't able to talk. I brought this game to the hospital and placed the tiles on the table. She picked up the 7 tiles needed to begin, then played the game, and won!! It's great for all ages and you need not be a math person to enjoy this. Give this game as gifts and can only find it on Amazon.com. Thank you Amazon.Get more detail about Triominos In Tin.

Buy Farkel Party Game


We first discovered this game online where it has many fans! We enjoyed it and decided to purchase this game when we discovered there was one you could play with a group of people. We loved it and had a great time! Note to buyers, the rules are slightly different than those rules online, if you are accustomed to them, but they are easy to pick up on!Get more detail about Farkel Party Game.

Monday, October 4, 2010

Purchase St. Pierre American Professional Series Horseshoes Set


This Gauge is used to measure surface temp on the grill's surfaces vs. the grill's digital sensors that measure firebox temps.Get more detail about St. Pierre American Professional Series Horseshoes Set.

Order Days of Wonder Ticket to Ride 1912 Expansion


The regular ticket to ride game comes with cards that are WAY too small. This expansion solves that. If you want an even more enjoyable game, get this expansion. Yes it is probably a clever marketing ploy, by hey don't we need businesses now days who can do such things to survive!Get more detail about Days of Wonder Ticket to Ride 1912 Expansion.