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Showing posts with label family game night. Show all posts
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Friday, October 28, 2011

Family Game Night Strikes Again!

We were thrilled to find out our family would once again be reviewing a game from Northstar Games. We enjoyed our experience with Wits & Wagers several months ago (and still enjoy playing it), so, we anxiously awaited the arrival of a new game from Northstar to add to our game arsenal. Say Anything did not disappoint us in the least.  We have had hilarious evenings playing Say Anything.  The makers of Say Anything say this:
Say Anything is a light-hearted game about what you and your friends think. It will get people talking, laughing and having fun in minutes. Enjoy it with three to eight family members or as an hilarious party game with adults. So dig deep into your heart or just come up with something witty - this is your chance to Say Anything!
We have played with as few as three and as many as six players.  It is really difficult to get our entire family at home at the same time these days!  I must admit, it is just as much fun to play with a few players as with many players.  The really fun part of this game is that players get to "lobby" for their answer to be chosen as the favorite.  Say Anything is easy to learn.  Basically, on a players turn, the player selects a card and reads aloud the question on the card. All of the other players write down their answers to the question on the provided dry erase cards.  Cards are placed face up in the center of the table and players lobby for their answers as the one in turn is secretly choosing his/her favorite answer.  He/she indicates the favorite answer on a color coded wheel (each color corresponds to a player) and places the wheel face down while players make their wagers.  Players wager on which answer they think was chosen.  The answer is revealed and players receive points based on whether or not they have wagered on the correct answer.  The player who wrote the correct answer also receives points.  After each round, points are recorded on the dry erase scoreboard, and the turn passes to the left.  The rules say to allow play to continue until everyone has had two turns, but, we usually erase the scoreboard and keep on playing.  Say Anything is geared toward ages 8+.  Adults as well as children enjoy playing.  This game would be a great ice breaker at a party because it really helps people relate and have fun at the same time.  I highly recommend it as an addition to any family game collection.  It is sure to be a classic!
Say Anything  comes with 60 question cards covering 360 different topic, 6 dry erase pens and 6 dry erase cards, 1 SELECT-O-MATIC-6000 (a wheel with a spinner which is used to indicate the "correct" answer for each round), 12 player tokens, 1 dry erase score board, and 1 rules booklet.
Say Anything is available for purchase for $19.99 at various retailers both online and in physical stores. To find a place near you to purchase Say Anything, visit the storefinder on Northstar Games website, here.  To read other reviews by TOS Homeschool Crew reviewers, visit the main crew blog page, here. Happy game playing!!!