Anyone else have a problem with this games subliminal message? Just wondering if any other parents have had a problem introducing their kids to a game that basically shouts to them that living it up and not completing degrees benefits you more in the long run than wasting precious time going to school to better yourself? IE the career cards and the time it takes to get degreed vs taking the action route and getting a job as a model or sports star. ????? Anyone else have a problem with this games subliminal message? Just wondering if any other parents have had a problem introducing their kids to a game that basically shouts to them that living it... » Read More Anyone else have a problem with this games subliminal message? Just wondering if any other parents have had a problem introducing their kids to a game that basically shouts to them that living it up and not completing degrees benefits you more in the long run than wasting precious time going to school to better yourself? IE the career cards and the time it takes to get degreed vs taking the action route and getting a job as a model or sports star. ????? « Show Less
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Models and Movie Stars do get paid more than say, a teacher. It may not be fair but it's true. It's up to the parents to teach children the value of a degree. Not toys.As for the whole VISA thing...don't you use a debit card? Most people in America use a Credit or Debit card to make everyday purchases including groceries and gas, rather than paying with cash. As for your comments...people probably felt they weren't helpful.
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Having played this game now, I believe the "subliminal message" is more procreation than spending into debt. Every single time I've played, the player who got married the fastest and/or popped out the most children racked up "Life points" at an incredible rate and won, regardless of how much money anyone had. I'm not a fan of the consumerist OR procreative emphasis this game has.
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Actually, I often choose to skip getting a degree when playing with friends. I can honestly say that I have never won when I skip college. The person who wins is the person with a degree because they can get further in there career. A debit card is a card that looks and acts similar to a credit card that your bank gives you when you open a checking account.
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Thanks!I would think that the point was sorta like in monopoly when you "don't pass go bla bla bla" at least you get 50K right?
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Actually I use cash.It's part of parenting to show my kids that when you're out of money, you're out of money.Over a lifetime I'd say the average model or actor makes less than the typical adult with a post grad degree.Did you notice the length of modeling careers? Short.
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It's just a game have fun!__________________________________________________________________________________We need some help determining this situation:I´ve landed on a blank space and in my life card said: Go to the Start) Live It!. and Choose another player to go with you both get $50k Dollars. Now the problem is that the player i choose to go with me was one step after from getting a degree (She already pay Tution $20K), then the discussion started because the player demands to have the degree because the card dosent specify if he had to pass and earn the degree or start again in start space and pay 20K again, What do you say folks? It's just a game have fun!__________________________________________________________________________________We need some help determining this situation:I´ve landed on a blank space and in my life card said: Go to the Start) Live It!. and Choose another player to go with you both get $50k Dollars. Now the problem is that the player i choose to go with me was one step after from getting a degree (She already pay Tution $20K), then the discussion started because the player demands to have the degree because the card dosent specify if he had to pass and earn the degree... » Read More It's just a game have fun!__________________________________________________________________________________We need some help determining this situation:I´ve landed on a blank space and in my life card said: Go to the Start) Live It!. and Choose another player to go with you both get $50k Dollars. Now the problem is that the player i choose to go with me was one step after from getting a degree (She already pay Tution $20K), then the discussion started because the player demands to have the degree because the card dosent specify if he had to pass and earn the degree or start again in start space and pay 20K again, What do you say folks? « Show Less
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Just learned the Morpher has a game board...Sorry didnt know, I have a 5yr ol that teaches me things lol...but I reviewed how to play the game on you tube and its very informative...definitely for older children to understand it all...good luck!
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I never played the version for youngsters. I know the adult one is probably "over their heads". Pardon the pun.It can be difficult as there are questions geared to the older generation for sure.
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I've played this game with more players and it works fine (just come up with additional pieces for those extra players). However, I don't recommend it: It slows the game down because it takes an increasingly long time to match players up with their responses when you add more players. I would only recommend playing this way if everyone knows everyone else really well. I don't agree with others' opinions about playing with partners because two partners might disagree about how to respond; however, if partners alternated giving their answers each turn, and it was clear to the guesser which partner they were trying to match, then I suppose this could work. I've played this game with more players and it works fine (just come up with additional pieces for those extra players). However, I don't recommend it: It slows the game down because it takes an increasingly long time to match players up with their responses when you add more players. I would only recommend playing this way if everyone knows everyone else really well. I don't agree with others' opinions about playing with partners because two partners might disagree about how to respond; however, if partners alternated giving their answers each turn, and it was clear to the guesser which... » Read More I've played this game with more players and it works fine (just come up with additional pieces for those extra players). However, I don't recommend it: It slows the game down because it takes an increasingly long time to match players up with their responses when you add more players. I would only recommend playing this way if everyone knows everyone else really well. I don't agree with others' opinions about playing with partners because two partners might disagree about how to respond; however, if partners alternated giving their answers each turn, and it was clear to the guesser which partner they were trying to match, then I suppose this could work. « Show Less
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Very similar. My only wish is that there were more phrases/words. We've played it 4 or 5 times and already are getting a previous word popping up.
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I have children ages 9-15 and all of my kids enjoy this game (adults do also!). I am sure that younger than 9 can play also-it is basically matching pictures on cards. They do sell a "Spot It Junior"--which I assume is for younger children. We don't own it though so can't give an opinion, sorry!
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I bought the over 700 card starter with two expansion packs. You deal 10 cards to everyone but if you are the dealer, you can't play because you are the judge of the best answer. Then you pick a blue card. I am randomly drawing 10 cards and a blue card. The blue card says "Alternative medicine is now embracing the power of" _____________. My random answer cards, one of which I will select are, 1 Self-loathing, 2. An oversized lollipop, 3. Children on leashes, 4. Half-assed foreplay, 5. Bingeing and purging, 6. The Care Bear Stare, 7. Middle-aged men on roller-skates, 8. The Holy Bible, 9. Alcoholism, 10. Amputees I bought the over 700 card starter with two expansion packs. You deal 10 cards to everyone but if you are the dealer, you can't play because you are the judge of the best answer. Then you pick a blue card. I am randomly drawing 10 cards and a blue card. The blue card says "Alternative medicine is now embracing the power of" _____________. My random answer cards, one of which I will select are, 1 Self-loathing, 2. An oversized lollipop, 3. Children on leashes, 4. Half-assed foreplay, 5. Bingeing and purging, 6. The Care Bear Stare, 7. Middle-aged men on roller-skates, 8. The Holy... » Read More I bought the over 700 card starter with two expansion packs. You deal 10 cards to everyone but if you are the dealer, you can't play because you are the judge of the best answer. Then you pick a blue card. I am randomly drawing 10 cards and a blue card. The blue card says "Alternative medicine is now embracing the power of" _____________. My random answer cards, one of which I will select are, 1 Self-loathing, 2. An oversized lollipop, 3. Children on leashes, 4. Half-assed foreplay, 5. Bingeing and purging, 6. The Care Bear Stare, 7. Middle-aged men on roller-skates, 8. The Holy Bible, 9. Alcoholism, 10. Amputees « Show Less
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Honestly its not scary. I guess it could be a little scary reading the descriptions of the cards. (there are 'scary' events that happen and there are slight descriptions) Maybe the scenarios could be a little scary, again it would be the descriptions like vampires, zombies, ect. This is just from my prespective, and Im 20. Amazing game though.
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Tom, I bought this game as a present for y brother who used to be a pilot. It is possible to play it without any special piloting training and I know people who does that BUT my personal experience with the game was catastrophic. LOL My brother set all the airplane gadgets for me because I didn't have patience to read the instructions or watch the tutorials. I sat behind the throttle and couldn't get the plane off the ground. I tried for a while and when I finally took off, I looped in the air and crashed to the ground. It was a horrible scene. Thank goodness it was a simulation because I would have killed around 200 people. LOL Tom, I bought this game as a present for y brother who used to be a pilot. It is possible to play it without any special piloting training and I know people who does that BUT my personal experience with the game was catastrophic. LOL My brother set all the airplane gadgets for me because I didn't have patience to read the instructions or watch the tutorials. I sat behind the throttle and couldn't get the plane off the ground. I tried for a while and when I finally took off, I looped in the air and crashed to the ground. It was a horrible scene. Thank goodness it was a simulation because I... » Read More Tom, I bought this game as a present for y brother who used to be a pilot. It is possible to play it without any special piloting training and I know people who does that BUT my personal experience with the game was catastrophic. LOL My brother set all the airplane gadgets for me because I didn't have patience to read the instructions or watch the tutorials. I sat behind the throttle and couldn't get the plane off the ground. I tried for a while and when I finally took off, I looped in the air and crashed to the ground. It was a horrible scene. Thank goodness it was a simulation because I would have killed around 200 people. LOL « Show Less
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I did not know there was any sex related stuff in the free roam. My question to you is, you let him play a game where the point of the game is to "kill" the opponent but a little naked behind is not ok. Sounds a bit skewed doesn't it??
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Hi Norma: I never played it myself, just wrapped up with a few CD'sand sent it to my friend, girl living in a nursing home. She tells meit works fine. GL, Alvin
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Hi Sheryl, well I have actually worked in a Children's psych dept. for many years and would assume that the child has a good memory? Really that is what the game boils down to. Extremely good memorization skills. You pass by trees with a picture underneath as you are making your way to the castle. You have to try to remember where the tree is that is on the card at the castle and make it there before anyone else who may also have seen it. The trick is when someone rolls doubles, they have the option of changing the picture that you are looking for. Once that has been done, the next card is flipped to reveal another image which you may or may not have already seen. If you have, you can continue your way to the castle or keep gathering more locations on trees you pass by. I think it would be frustrating for someone that doesn't have a good memory(such as myself sometimes).The younger kids seem to have such a photographic memory that they tend to do better at it. But it also comes down to who rolls of the dice get them to the spot where they can answer first. Hope this helps.
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Is playing trumps violent? You know, because the King beats the Jack etc.In all seriousness this game is not only competitive but also involves treachery and betrayal.Lying and deception are built into the game and add to the fun & involvement for many players - same for Bang! and Battlestar Galactica.Still worried about the 'violence'?
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I took a look at the DV Giocci (the publisher) website and it has 8 and up. The listing is not correct. I will see if I can get that updated.Either game should be fine for families.The game is pretty easy and not graphically violent.DaveBoardgames4us
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That's a call based on the parent. I personally wouldn't let one play it considering that it can in some ways endorse illegal activities, and the game's language is pretty bad. Not to mention the strip clubs you can freely walk into and multiple sex scenes in the single player.
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I'm having a problem with this game. I'm not sure if it's my computer or the game. Try another Moraff's Mahjongg game. I have had success with volumes 1 and 2. Hope this helps.
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No that doesn't matter. It is a game of strategy and each time you play you figure out some new tactic to help you win. Just know how to use your minor, major, and occupation cards. For me, bonus points are a key to winning the game. There are also video tutorials on YouTube to help you learn the game.