Written by admin on Jan 31 2010
Apples with apples is anything but "just a game", is a new game at any time. The possibilities are truly endless in this game. The game comes with hundreds of cards with green and red. In a standard game, each player receives 7 cards to each player and start taking the judges "as they call it. The court has a green card, and players play cards that match a green card, if possible. The court chooses then the card feels and responds better to a green card. In addition tocards is completely random and fun with people, places, history, animals, etc., there are also cards with the word "mine", which makes the game very personally, to make these cards of judges to rule only on the basis experience to begin. As I said before, the game is not always the same, because there's a bit ', your own rules (the points of the game really are few other options) to play. You can "green card" look, instead of choosing red cards, players and judges have thebest dollar, not vice versa, or you can play in these differences, the players strive to be the exact opposite of a green card. This has become one of the largest family / social games of all time. Hours of fun and laughter for all!
Apples to Apples Party Box – The Game of Hilarious Comparisons Details
- Apples to Apples are the game of hilarious comparisons
- It’s as easy as comparing apples to apples… just open the box, deal the cards, and you’re ready to play
- Select the card from your hand that you think is best described by a card played by the judge
- Includes over 1,000 cards
- Each round is filled with surprising and outrageous comparisons from a wide range of people, places, things and events
Apples to Apples Party Box – The Game of Hilarious Comparisons Specifications
Apples to Apples is an award-winning party game that will have everyone laughing. We had a blast playing this game and think it is a perfect game for a “board game night” with friends and family. It is quick to set up, easy to learn, challenging, and a whole lot of fun.
The party box includes over a thousand cards for many card combinations. View larger. |
Unexpected and funny comparisons make the game fun to come back to again and again. View larger. |
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What We Think
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The Good: Quick set up; inspires quick thinking and creativity; fun for whole family
The Bad: Not as fun without at least five players; subject matter targeted for mid-teens and older
In a Nutshell: Quick-paced board game requires just a minute to set up and will have everyone laughing for hours |
At a Glance
Ages: 12 and up
Requires: At least four players |
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Smart, Award-Winning Fun
Apples to Apples has won numerous awards including “Party Game of the Year” by Games magazine and “Mensa Select” by Mensa International. And for good reason: it involves quick thinking, humor, and strategy. For teens, the game teaches them to think about how different things can be compared to one another and how analogies are formed. One of our criticisms is that although the game states that it is designed for ages 12 and older, many of the subjects are clearly for older teens.
Hilarious Comparisons and Analogies
The name of the game is a play on the phrase “apples to oranges,” and the game is about making comparisons between different things. General game play is as follows: players are dealt red cards which have a noun printed on them, and the judge (a different player in each turn) draws a green card on which an adjective is printed and places it for all players to see. Each player then chooses a red card they are holding that they think best describes the green card. The judge then decides which adjective she likes best.
The fun is in the variety of unexpected comparisons people make, sometimes apt, funny, creative, or simply absurd. For example: people might match “Awkward” with “Oil Spills,” “My First Kiss,” “Dandruff,” and “Gold Chains. ” Or: “Painful” with “High School Reunions” and “Regis Philben. ” Strategy comes into play since, because each player takes turns being the judge, you begin to pick up on the preferences of each player and tailor your choices accordingly.
Players can also try variations on the basic game play. For example, instead of choosing the most apt comparison, players might try choosing the red card that is least like the green one. These variations keep the game fresh and interesting every time.
Conversation Kick Starter
Part of the fun is in standing up for your choices. For instance, you might discuss why you think “Regis Philben” is painful, or segue into a discussion of the embarrassing situations you got into on your first day of school, or your first kiss. Apples to Apples excels as an ice breaker and promotes a good amount of social interaction, as many conversations will be kick started thanks to these little cards.
More Players, More Fun
Although the box states that the game is playable with just four players, we found that the game is a lot more fun when there are at least five or six players. This increases both the frequency of funny answers and also requires players to refine their strategy a little more. Once we got going, hours passed, and it was only the lateness of the hour that reminded some of us that we had to go home.
This Party Box set comes with more than 1,000 cards total, and will entertain for a long time. Additional expansion sets are available to further increase the variety of word combinations.
What’s in the Box
756 Red Apple Cards, 252 Green Apple Cards, card tray, quick play rules.
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