Monday, August 17th, 2009 at
4:48 am
Quiddler
The challenge of Quiddler is to arrange your entire hand into words. Draw and discard in turn. Try to use those high point letters, but don’t get caught with them uncombined! Quiddler is fast paced because you can play using everyday words. A bonus is given for the most words in each round (so little words can help you win), as well as for the longest word. Quiddler is a delightful challenge for both rookies and word game lovers. Quiddler is for up to eight players.
User Ratings and Reviews
5 Stars If you love Scrabble and word games, you’ll enjoy Quiddler.
Enjoyed playing Quiddler with adults who are Scrabble hounds. The game would also be fun for kids, especially the three letter word portion for the younger set. The game keeps your attention and doesn’t take forever to finish. It is more interesting because of the progressive challenges.
5 Stars The most played game in our house
We often host game night for our multi-generational friends and family. Quiddler has been the game of choice since we first purchased it. Our very competitive group keeps a dictionary close by to challenge one another. My brother-in-law is often the winner, and claims it’s due to all the “vocabules” he uses. Sorry, pal, that’s NOT in the dictionary! I’ve also given Quiddler several times as a gift. It’s age appropriate for any gamer 9 to 90. Enjoy!
5 Stars We thoroughly enjoy this card game.
Whether with a group or just my wife and I, playing Quiddler is great fun.
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Thursday, July 16th, 2009 at
2:41 pm
Bananagrams
Bananagrams is a fast and fun word game that requires no pencil, paper or board. All you need is a table. One hand can be played in as little as five minutes. It is a great for family fun as well as being educational. Bananagrams portability makes it perfect for travel. Just grab the pouch and go.
User Ratings and Reviews
1 Star Boring
Perhaps it is just what others have liked about this game – freedom from scrabble’s tyrannical board – is what I disliked about it the most in the end.
I am a huge fan of word games but I think the crucial ingredient in making this particular one fun is the presence of kids/teens. Just adults will find this pretty much a waste of their time even if they are big on word games/crosswords/boggle/scrabble etc.
4 Stars What a fun game
This is a game you can play anywhere (airplane, beach, even at home). Although the rules can get a little bit boring and the game can last a while with only 2 people, it is easy to add new rules and be creative with it.
5 Stars My High School Students are Addicted!!!!
I’m a math and physics teacher and I introduced this game to my 11th graders after the seniors graduated and we only had a few days in class. It started to sweep the school!!! Teachers were coming to play against students in their free period, kids were begging other teachers to come to my class – for what- to SPELL!!!! We learned new words, made new friends, and crossed all kinds of cultural boundaries. The best lesson I ever taught high school students. . Long after they forget the sine of 30 degrees, they will remember the words we learned in BANANAGRAMS!
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Monday, July 13th, 2009 at
8:02 am
Hasbro Games SCRBLE SLAM SCRABBLE SLAM CARDS
Show off for your friends! Build your vocabulary! Tell your parents its almost like studying!
It’s the Scrabble Slam Card Game! You’re gonna love this fun twist on America’s favorite word game– Scrabble! Impress all your friends with your vast vocabulary and extensive knowledge of the English language! Ages 8 and up. Batteries not required.
User Ratings and Reviews
4 Stars Scrabble Slam
We searched all oer town for this product and couldn’t find it anywhere in Modesto, Ca We ordered it online and received it promptly and in great condition (new). It ended up costing us aroun $15 shipping included. When I flew out to Dallas to see my daughter, I found the same product for around $5. Oh well.
4 Stars Great for a rainy day
The previous reviewer summed up the game well. However, it’s important to note that the game is played by all players SIMULTANEOUSLY – which does get the pace picked up quite a bit. You have to be pretty quick in “slamming” a card down to create your new word while the other players are all trying to do the same thing. Thus the four-letter word is ever-changing. I saw the commercial for this game on TV and being from a family that loves games about to head out on a family vacation, went to Target where I saw it for about $5. We played it with four adults, three adults and two adults and during each of those scenarios, had a blast. It was fun trying to stump each other with rare four-letter words. My mom has recommended it to several of her friends who have grandchildren. It’s a great game for kids learning to spell and to challenge their word skills. Warning: After several rounds of this game, you’ll find yourself on the lookout for four-letter words all the time!
2 Stars A reasonable card game but not great.
I have no idea why the Amazon price is so out of line with reality on this product. I bought this game at Target for less than $5.00.
It is fun to play and stimulates your brain somewhat, but not to the extent of the original Scrabble game. You can modify the rules and play it with younger players (we play it with our four year old).
Amazon also lists a bunch of choking hazard warnings with this product. Unless your kid can swallow a playing card there is no choking hazard that I can find.
It is worth $5.00 but not $16.00.
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Sunday, June 7th, 2009 at
8:43 am
Quiddler
The challenge of Quiddler is to arrange your entire hand into words. Draw and discard in turn. Try to use those high point letters, but don’t get caught with them uncombined! Quiddler is fast paced because you can play using everyday words. A bonus is given for the most words in each round (so little words can help you win), as well as for the longest word. Quiddler is a delightful challenge for both rookies and word game lovers. Quiddler is for up to eight players.
User Ratings and Reviews
5 Stars The most played game in our house
We often host game night for our multi-generational friends and family. Quiddler has been the game of choice since we first purchased it. Our very competitive group keeps a dictionary close by to challenge one another. My brother-in-law is often the winner, and claims it’s due to all the “vocabules” he uses. Sorry, pal, that’s NOT in the dictionary! I’ve also given Quiddler several times as a gift. It’s age appropriate for any gamer 9 to 90. Enjoy!
5 Stars We thoroughly enjoy this card game.
Whether with a group or just my wife and I, playing Quiddler is great fun.
5 Stars A good gift for 7-8 year olds….
I had read the reviews prior to the purchase. Considering this is an award winning game, I was sure it would be a good buy. It is a good gift for kids who love words and a first fun game with words before graduating to the Scrabble. Personally, I think it is more fun than the Scrabble for 7 year olds. The 7-8 year olds I bought this game loved it. I got two of them from Amazon. Fabulous gift!
5 Stars If you love Scrabble and word games, you’ll enjoy Quiddler.
Enjoyed playing Quiddler with adults who are Scrabble hounds. The game would also be fun for kids, especially the three letter word portion for the younger set. The game keeps your attention and doesn’t take forever to finish. It is more interesting because of the progressive challenges.
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Sunday, June 7th, 2009 at
8:43 am
Bananagrams
Bananagrams is a fast and fun word game that requires no pencil, paper or board. All you need is a table. One hand can be played in as little as five minutes. It is a great for family fun as well as being educational. Bananagrams portability makes it perfect for travel. Just grab the pouch and go.
User Ratings and Reviews
5 Stars Bananagrams is a great family game
We play a lot of games at our house. I wrote a weekly game review article for a local paper for a couple of years, and Bananagrams was one of our all time favorite games. It’s definitely one we keep coming back to. We had given our review copy to some friends and missed it so much, I had to buy another copy. If you like word games, you’ll love Bananagrams.
5 Stars My High School Students are Addicted!!!!
I’m a math and physics teacher and I introduced this game to my 11th graders after the seniors graduated and we only had a few days in class. It started to sweep the school!!! Teachers were coming to play against students in their free period, kids were begging other teachers to come to my class – for what- to SPELL!!!! We learned new words, made new friends, and crossed all kinds of cultural boundaries. The best lesson I ever taught high school students. . Long after they forget the sine of 30 degrees, they will remember the words we learned in BANANAGRAMS!
1 Star Boring
Perhaps it is just what others have liked about this game – freedom from scrabble’s tyrannical board – is what I disliked about it the most in the end.
I am a huge fan of word games but I think the crucial ingredient in making this particular one fun is the presence of kids/teens. Just adults will find this pretty much a waste of their time even if they are big on word games/crosswords/boggle/scrabble etc.
4 Stars What a fun game
This is a game you can play anywhere (airplane, beach, even at home). Although the rules can get a little bit boring and the game can last a while with only 2 people, it is easy to add new rules and be creative with it.
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