family games

Overall Rating: ( 6 reviews )

1. Posted: Mar 16 2008

   One of my kids favorites! I'm buying a replacement copy. I agree these things are durable, I sent one through the wash last month and in the morning it was fine. I agree this one is a bit of a challenge (i.e. frustrating) in parts, BUT the upside of this is that although we lost it a year ago (after having it for over a year) I have no qualms about buying it again (I've been looking at the stores to no avail), for my now almost 8 year old son knowing he'll still have fun with it and my almost 4 year old daughter knowing she'll love it again just because it's the Incredibles! Highly recommended!

2. ( 0 of 1 found this review helpful ) Posted: May 25 2007

   My [..]son LOVES this game. Many of the other leapster cartridges that are geared for his age are too easy. This one challenges him. He does most of the work himself with occassional help from me. I love the entire Leapster line and this game has not let us down one bit.

3. Posted: Jan 15 2007

   My six year son loves to strive to get the access cards. Even though he has me doing all the work in the adding section he sits there and watches me and is learning from me. This is a little too advance for him as far as the math. But he is learning slowly but surely.

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Overall Rating: ( 8 reviews )

1. Posted: Jul 21 2008

   There are basically no flaws in the game. It will keep everyone guessing and laughing and its cheap too.

2. Posted: Feb 20 2008

   This is a fun bluffing game. You have to read the instructions to everyone a few times so that they understand about some extra ways to get points, but my friends and I had SO much fun once we got the hang of it. Great party game and fun for teens too!

3. ( 1 of 1 found this review helpful ) Posted: Jan 18 2008

   I purchased this game for Christmas, (family tradition, playing a game on Christmas eve). This game is great fun, lots of laughs, and also educational. Does not require the players to sit around a table as board games require. I would totally recommend this game for family and friends.

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Overall Rating: ( 1 reviews )

1. ( 11 of 11 found this review helpful ) Posted: Nov 2 2005

   Players- 2 (and only 2) Age range I'd reccomend: 8+ (small parts) The travel-size Sequence box is a bit limited- it has one deck to play instead of two. But what it might lack in that respect might be made up for in its compact form, depending on what you're looking for. It is worth noting that the box includes small plastic pieces for markers that could be dangerous to small children. The pieces seem to be a very manageable size for the rest of us- and this is coming from a 6'2" guy with stubby fingers. I bought this game with my girlfriend during a brief power outage, and it it was a fantastic way to spend the time. The compact size is perfect when you don't want to limit yourself to a full table, and it is great for travel. All of the components easily fit into one plastic box that snaps together with two tabs, instantly and securely locking everything together. The game itself takes only moments to learn- deal 7 cards to each player, and take turns discarding cards (and placing a marker on the appropriate spot on the board) to work toward sequences- composed of 4 markers in a row. To mix it up, the Jacks are "wild" in the game. Two-eyed Jacks allow you to place your marker anywhere. One-eyed Jacks allow you to remove one of your opponent's pegs from the game. Even if you get tired of Sequence, the deck of cards included is full (including Jokers) so you can play whatever card games you might feel like enjoying. Some luck is involved in the game- probably more than you'd want to have involved in a single play. In the travel version, players can only really interfere with each other by drawing a card the other side was hoping for or by drawing the Jacks (something the original minimized by having two decks). It can sometimes tilt one game toward one side, but playing a few games generally lets everyone have a chance to get the upper hand. If you're looking for a game more appropriate for children, the same company that makes Sequence also made Jumbo and Children's versions of the game.

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