Is it worth buying if we already own Kanoodle? How different are the IQ games? Thanks.
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I think the two are very similar although iQ twist uses pieces in shapes that do make fitting into the design very challenging and fun...even for adults.
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W&W Family is the best edition when playing with kids. The questions make sense to a 5 year old, the game does not use poker chips (there is no gambling), and the rules are the most simple of all three editions. The original W&W is a little more complicated than the other editions. It incorporates the excitement of Vegas by including a felt mat that has different payout odds for each of the guesses. The questions in this edition are the most academic of the three options. It was designed as a party game for adults. None of the content is inappropriate for kids, but some of the questions are about things which they will not have heard of (like Michelangelo's David sculpture, or Martin Luther King). W&W Party is a combination of the other two editions. The rules are very simple (like the Family edition), but you are allowed to bet your poker chips on the last question. The questions are lighter than the original W&W (some of them are very silly), but they are not geared for kids. This edition was designed to play with all three generations over the holidays. It was designed to get people interacting and having fun as quickly as possible. You can play any of these editions in teams. In fact, I think Wits & Wagers is MOST fun when played in teams. So any of these editions can be played with 20+ people. I hope this helps! Dominic Crapuchettes Designer of Wits & Wagers and Say Anything
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Nope...once they get to age 8, that is about it for the learning toys/Leapfrog line. Didj may get you for a short while, but it was short lived in my house.Can I ask why you don't want to get a DS? They have some great learning games for it!
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That's exactly how I feel! Mislead. It comes with 3 pawns for each color and something called Fire & Ice Powerups. I'm 46 and have taught all my younger cousins how to play original Sorry and now this one comes out. It's crazy. You can still get the original version I believe. I hope!
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It is pretty much the same game as the older version... the only difference my family and I noticed is the "buzzer" is more of a squeaker. We had fun playing!
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I personally think its about the same maybe a little more easy. you get to choose between more characters to utilize their special powers. But all in all its another fun donkey kong game. I really like it.
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If you want variety or just a change of pace I recommend purchasing Forbidden Desert as it is similar to Forbidden Island. Our son introduced us to Forbidden Desert first then when we were purchasing a few games we decided to get the Island version. Personally I like Forbidden Desert better than Forbidden Island but it may just come down to personal preference. Go for it!
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Yes its a wonderful game to start with. You can pet and feed the pokemon and the battles are better. If your daughter likes pokemon she'll love this game. And if this is her first pokemon game she'll still like it.
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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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Absolutely. This isn't a continuation of the first game. This is a version of the first game with expanded game play. Set-up and reading the instructions is simple and you should be able to play and understand the game pretty quickly.
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It very well could be. The controls for the game aren't very complicated, but the premise of the game can be. I would recommend Pikmin for kids in the 7-12 range due to the problem solving aspects as well as the impending frustration from some of the tougher parts of the game. If she's a problem-solver and has good hand eye coordination, it might be worth a shot! Plus, you could always play it too and it is definitely a really fun game. I'm 28 and I love it.
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No, I don't think it's too easy. The game comes with challenges (pictures showing 100 different starting board layouts), from easy to extremely difficult. IQ Fit, IQ Link, and Bend It are games in the same universe and may be a little more challenging -- definitely none of the smart adults with multiple college degrees we know has made it through all the challenges for any of these. . . (I mean, they aren't spending hours each day trying, either, but none of these games is a slam dunk once you get out of the "beginner" level.)
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I believe you would have to order the IQ Fit game itself in order to get the book. Visit the Smart Games website and either call the company or contact them via email. Good luck!
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Forbidden Desert goes up to 5 players instead of 4, and is slightly more involved than Forbidden Island though it is not really more complex. One major difference is that in Forbidden Island you know where the artifacts are that you are trying to get. The main challenge is getting the cards (set collection) required to actually get those artifacts, all while the island is sinking. In Forbidden Desert the challenge is in finding the clues that tell you where the parts to the flying machine are, all while the tiles of the game board are moving around and getting covered by sand. Personally, I prefer Forbidden Desert because of this exploration aspect. Your 6yo (I read your review of Forbidden Island) will probably also enjoy putting together the pieces of the flying machine. The players also each pick a different character to play with unique abilities. This adds to the strategy a bit as it will make different players better at different things. For instance the Water Carrier will spend a lot of their time distributing water to the other players. As for whether you should buy FD if you already have FI; that would depend on 1) how much you enjoy playing FI and 2) if FI is starting to feel so so and losing its challenge. FD is similar enough that you will pick it up very quickly but different enough that it will provide new challenge and variety. If you find your family sitting in front of the TV more and playing FI less, don't delay in getting FD. For me, at a price point of less than $20 I would easily get it even if I had the other. I have games that cost 3x the price that I haven't played half as many times as FD. For the cost of about 3 movie tickets, it's one of the best deals in gaming. And as an aside, if you are interested in something with more depth and strategy, take a look at Pandemic by the same designer. It has similarities to both FD and FI.
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I bought this for my nine year old son. He asked for this particular game. He does not have the 1 or 2 versions. He loves it and plays it a lot. I don't believe you need the other two to enjoy this game. We got a used version, it is fine and was half the price.
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My 2yr old daughter is insane over her Innotab 2 and so is her 6yr old sister..lol so I would say from my experience it can last till shes 6 or older they have games for 6-7 yr olds so as she grows you can get the more advanced game.
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The dice rules are the same, but the game is a much faster game with variations being very different. Additionally, you can still play it after the 15th game. If you liked the original, you will really enjoy this new spin on the classic. The updates bring it into a modern age.