Card Games Reviews

This charming game is a fantastic way of getting to know what your friends are really like. Every round, you have an "adjective" card (like "normal" or "misunderstood"). Each player then takes one "noun" card from their hand and places it face down. A judge (a rotating position between players) chooses the noun card that they think matches the adjective the best. Of course, the real fun comes in trying to lobby for your card! ("No really, whips ARE normal!")

Apples to Apples is a quick set up and quick to learn game for the entire group. The idea is a simple one and lots of fun. Every person gets a certain amount of the red cards which have people, places, events and things on them. One person is chosen to be the judge and they choose a card from the green card pile in which each card has an adjective on it. The judge reads the card and definition if necessary. People then choose which of their red cards best fits that word. The judge then chooses which one he/she likes best and the winner keeps the green card. After collecting so many, that person wins the game. Everyone takes turns being the judge, so it stays fun for all. It's hilarious to see what people choose and game goes quickly. A great one to keep at home for any gatherings.

My teacher let us use this game during free time. Kids couldn't wait to play, it was so much fun. When there was a theme like scary or weird we would put kid shows which made it really funny. Once the theme was weird and a kid put teletubbies. The kid actually won. It is a real fun game. I will hopefully get it for my birthday.Also i hope i am writing on the correct apples to apples since im not sure if it was on the junior version or on the regular version.

I read the reviews. Some people did not like the toy, but most did. Another model someone said was crap! But, I am glad this toy is coming. I will write another review once it gets here. Everyone needs to read all of the reviews. Or you put yourself at risk! Plus I want to protect my money from my evil older brothers.
Rock on!

My grandson really likes this ATM machine bank. He likes to play with money and have it talk to him.

This toy is worth the money because it works really good and is very durable. It is not only fun for kids, but it is educational. It teaches kids the value of money.It is also easy to use. I lost the card that came in the box but it still works. You can use any card to turn it on. If you are someone who would like to save money in a way that is both fun and safe, buy this ASAP!

This purse is very sturdy and works well for a girl age 2-3, if you don't mind the overtly girly aspect of it (e.g., lipstick and compact). My daughter drags it around outside and in, and it holds up well.

Our 19 month old enjoys playing with this purse. She enjoys the purse itself, the cell phone, and the lipstick the most. The mirror, keys, wallet, and credit card aren't played with much. The only complaint I have is that she is unable to open the wallet on her own. Trying to open the wallet frustrates her to no end--it's hard for a young toddler to have the dexterity to open such a thing.

My daughter got this purse for her second birthday, she loves the lipstick and the keys. great toy great price

My grandson has always watched his parents pump gas and played that he was pumping gas into his car. I got him the Electronic Sounds Pumper for Christmas, and he loves it! He has a real pump to drive his car to and then pump the gas with all the acompanying sounds. I highly recommend this product to anyone with young children.

It's awesome and my 2 yr.s old thinks he's pumping gas into his Cozy Coupe car!

My 19-month old was always pretending to pump gas into his Cozy Coupe--now he has sounds and the hose to play with. He really likes it and it is very durable. I would recommend this product.

Finally - a civilization type board game with gender and age gap bridging appeal. I've never known anyone to NOT like this game. Easy to learn, endlessly new and fun due to the board's random setup (creating a new island every time). The strategy requirement is challenging even for experienced wargamers, and should satisfy all - PLUS the negotiating fun of Allan Calhamer's classic DIPLOMACY. Get it today, and enjoy it forever.

If your family loves strategy games, you'll want to buy this one! It is extremely fun and I think it is education because you have to cooperate with the other players to win the game. The pieces are durable and well made. The game is really ingenius because each game is completely different from the last because of the layout of the tiles that make up the board. The cards each person gets are also pretty random after the first turn. It is a pretty simple game to learn but once you do, you will want to play it over and over! And once you get tired of this and want to mix it up a bit, buy the Seafarers Expansion game!

I'll make this short...my family got this game for Christmas and we play it every week. My fourteen year old son gives this game 5 stars. It has a slight learning curve but once you pick it up you'll love it. We highly recommend this game!

This is on my list of must own games. It's a classic game that you'll always want around. I am constantly on the look out for games that will help train my kids' brains to see things in new ways and also provide some good family time. Set works for every age, all reading levels, and breaks language barriers (you can play this in any country). I enjoy playing with my kids or with other adults. Since the game is a deck of cards, it's easy for travel.

I watched as a friend of one of my kids made fun of the game. I understood that child "didn't get it" so I made the deck easier so she could learn the concept and to get her started. It did not take long for her to understand and grow with it. Every kid deserves the "leg up" of using their brains in different ways. Play Mozart, but play Set too.

Aunt Laya
Author of the best loved self help book for teens, "You Don't Have to Learn Everything the Hard Way"

This is a great game--get it! But do not be fooled by the "only online" message. Toy stores carry this game. This item costs about $12 plus over $7 (!!!) for shipping and handling, not including the tax (about $1.5). You'll be paying over $20 for a $12 game if you buy it online. Just go to the toy store and buy two... you'll need the extra deck.

[YES, over $7 for shipping!!!! r-i-p o-f-f!]

This is the best game! I play it with my kids, ages: 5, 9 & 11, and they ALL like it. I loaned it to my daughter's kindergarten class -- and they really got into it. I took it to family fun night at our school and parents & kids LOVED it. It's a great thinking game, and the sad part is -- my 5-year-old is better at it than the rest of us. A good value.

First I need to say I am 13, so this isnt exactly like I havent seen or tried the thing befre, but please people, get you stuff worked out. you've had 2 years to fix this page

I need to get a few words in here, what the heck convinced you to call it a "dual disk LAUNCHER"? I need to say that, it does not in any way shoot cards. shooting cards would in fact, be a bad thing, because they would probably be damaged. I could continue ranting, but I have a few constructive things to say. My brother owns both this and the chaos duel disk, and I would like to point out that they horribly damage cards, I had a 1st edition Jinzo, that recently would be worth at least $50 dollars, but was damaged while i tried (carefully) to put it in a monster card slot.

I do need to ask, why are the two older editions of the duel disk "better together"? I understand you are a buisness, but I will PAY the guy why writs these sites to at least know what the thing is first. On a final note, very few people at school are responding to the advertising for "Shadow of Infinity" packs.

Also, please find room for at least one of these on the next rehashing of this thing: fusion cards, side deck, removed from play, a coin, and a pair of dice.

My two boys love this toy because they love dueling. The only trouble they have with it is that the snap that holds it in place is not strong. It goes on your wrist but the snap comes off too easily and doesn't stay on the wrist long enough. One of my sons is large and one is smaller in stature- it doesn't matter- the snap still is flimsy. Other than that-they love it.

I like it so much I never want to stop playing with it. I can duel really good with it.

A few years ago this game was hard to find. Now you can find it about anywhere, and thank goodness, too.

The best way to play this game is to speak the french words in a bad french accent - i.e. Maurice Chavalier. Doing it that way adds character to the game. Don't worry - you don't need to know french to enjoy the game.

Come on, you know you want to have fun! Buy the game!

When I was a kid we use to play a game called Touring. My guess it was a rival company but it was certainly the same game as Mille Bornes as far as I can recall. Touring hasn't been around for years now but Mille Bornes has continued and this collectors addition should make Baby Boomers and even kids today happy on a rainy day or any time you feel like playing a card game. Anyone that enjoys games with some challenge and luck should enjoy it. The object is to get all your speed cards before your opponents. There are flat tire, run out of gas, speed limit, and wreck cards you use to road block your opponents. Just great fun to play for the whole family. I guarantee if you get them to sit down and play just one hand it will end up being a few hours before you quit. You can set it up and learn the rules quickly and play a few hands for just minutes if you like or spend hours at it to kill time or pass a bad weather day. Excellent family entertainment. This is a real plus to take on trips with the friends or family to kill a little time with when resting or if the rain has dampened your plans for the day. If I have any complaints, it is the newest versions are cheaply made in comparison to the original version. I would rather pay a little more than have such cheaply made cards. As one reviewer astutely put it they use to be like Bicycle brand cards. They use to be nice and thick with a good plastic coating. Now they are like notebook paper with a little wax on them. If you are lucky enough to find a older version at a garage sale or somewhere I recommend it over this one. I probably should have taken off two stars for Durability but I like the game itself so much I wasn't thinking clearly.

This game is fun for all ages and any number of players. I bought it again, because it is my daughter's favorite game.

I have been able to play both games, and both are enjoyable for either a quick game with friends, or long drawn out battle. This combination of games provides plenty to do with family and friends.

If you're looking for a great small party type game, these are a great combo. I got it on sale, so it's a nice cheap alternative to going to the store and paying almost 3 times the price. I would have bought them separately if the prices were right, but having these 2 games in a combo was perfect. Amazon also did a great job shipping it quick.

Great twosome for tweens and young teens, especially for summer breaks or rainy days.

I bought this for my grand daughter's 4th birthday and was so disappointed at the look on her face when she opened it. "It's green!" with quite a pout. So, you can imagine how thrilled I was when my daughter called me later to tell me that this is now her favorite game and she loves watching the video that is along the same line that I had given her at the same time. Needless to say, it made me a happy grandma!

We purchased this game for my just-turned 5-year-old. He loves to play both levels. His almost 4-year-old friend enjoys limited play, and a 2-year-old loves just looking at the cards, calling out the letters, and playing with the plastic figures.

A couple of the letter sounds are very similar, but it is teaching Alec to listen carefully and not get discouraged if he gets an answer wrong the first time.

It is also nice that there is no one "winner." Anyone who reaches the "winners" square is a winner.

My son sometimes just randomly calls out letters and the sounds they make. Very good for getting him ready for school in a few months.

We got this when my kids turned 3, however could have gotten it when they turned 2. We play it every day. It tells you which player's turn it is, it also counts the number of spaces you are suppose to go with you and then it says "you're on the 'yellow' space" as a double check. There are 2 modes and we can play on the "difficult" mode (the difference being with the easier mode you only have to know colors, with the more difficult mode, you have to know the alphabet). The characters are REALLY cute to. Best of all, EVERYONE is a winner - yeah! A concept that is difficult to teach a 2 or 3 year old, but this games does a superb job. The computer chip knows what space you are on so it makes sure that everyone wins within 2 turns (that I've experienced), so those with little patience can "wait it out".