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.

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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

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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

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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.

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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

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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

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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

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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.

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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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Sunday, December 5, 2010

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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

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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.

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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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