1. 84-piece strategy board game, encourages spatial thinking
2. Promotes healthy brain activity; winner of 20+ prestigious awards, including Mensa Select
3. Features bright colors and simple rules; ideal for ages 5 and up
4. Game ends when one person places all their pieces, or when there are no possible moves
5. Includes 400-piece game board with raised edges, 84 colored playing pieces, and instruction guide

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Challenging Family Game for Everyone

We've had this game for a few years now. It's still a family favorite. If you like Othello or Tetris, you are sure to love this game. We usually play with three people and take turns on who lays down a tile for the forth color. It works great and adds to everyone's strategy. My husband is not a big fan of board games, but enjoys this one. It doesn't require any reading, so a child who is a pre-reader can join in. I also like the fact that the rules aren't complicated. You can learn as you go.

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This game is like a puzzle

I am a Great Grandma and I played out on games a long time ago. I had 6 children. So for years I wouldn't play cards or games,I had my fill. Then my brother (65 years old) brought the larger game to my house. With that game four people can play. Well, my brother's game is still at my house. It is a great game it doesn't take all night to play. It has pieces that go on this board but the pieces can only touch at the corners. You keep on putting pieces on the board until you have no more room or you run out of pieces. It is so much fun and I am finding it hard to put it into words. The pieces are in different shapes and different sizes and different colors, so it's pretty to look at and play. Now I have the travel size, it's for two people to play and it is smaller. But is still so much fun. It is not too little for men or women. It is a good size. That is the game we are looking at. Our four year old great grandson plays it. Children and grown-ups alike can play this game and really enjoy it. My niece lives across the street from me and she borrowed it. They got one now. I have two games and I want to get the giant one next.
My aunt wants me to bring it to her house so we can play it instead of Scrabble (that is her favorite game until she plays Blokus). Anybody at any age can play this game and will love it. And now since they have the travel size it is going everywhere. I just mailed one to my brother in Spain. Well, I had to since I kept his.

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A simple, fun game.

This is one of the few games I like to play with my sons that do not involve complicated written rules. The only glitch we encountered was that we already lost one game piece and could not get a replacement. Not a big deal after I just made a paper piece to replace the plastic one.

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Fun Game

Fun game for children or adults. We pulled it out during a rainy evening at the lake and the four of us had an enjoyable fun filled evening

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Great vacation family game

I bought this game to take on our lake vacation. I played online a few times to get the feel of it and that convinced me that the kids would like it. It was the hit of the trip, especially because we had more rain than usual. Every age enjoyed it and there were always enough people wanting to play. (It is best played by 4 players.) Ages 9 through 60 all played together and everyone had a good time. I was in fear of losing the pieces and so used 4 ziplock bags to hold them. I drilled the kids on counting before they started, which helped since they understood the need for everyone to have the same number. We made it through 2 weeks without losing any.

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1. Extremely fun and educational!
2. Comes in convenient banana shaped pouch!
3. Games can be played in as little as 5 minutes!
4. No pencil or paper required. Everything you need is in the banana!

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The anagram game that will drive you BANANAS!

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A toy for all age groups

I have ordered three of these now, for people ages 4, 49 and 84. You can play this by yourself or with up to 4-6 people. Generally, I play with one other person and the 144 tiles provide three games. Enormously entertaining. Goes faster than Scrabble and just as intellectually challenging. I highly recommend it. Unlike Scrabble, there are no points (even on the tiles), the game winner is decided by who uses all their tiles first in a crossword pattern.

The variation I play is to pass out 34 tiles to each of two players. If stumped you can trade in a tile for three more. Once that game is complete, each player draws 34 more from the original group. The more tiles you play in a round, the more interesting it is as you can include some pretty big words (one you would never see in Scrabble). My Mom, who has been a Scrabble and crossword enthusiast for decades, loves this game. My niece like to spell out easy words, but will soon work her way up.

My Mom and I sorted out all the tiles to see how they compared to Scrabble. Q's, Z's, X's in limited numbers vs. many, many a,e,i,o,u vowels.

It comes in a portable yellow banana themed bag, so you can take it on vacation or to parties.

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Banana Fun

My grandchildren had this game and since I love Scrabble, I took to it immediately. I like it because it moves quickly and you do not have to keep score. In fact, I ordered it for myself and play solo.

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Banagrams is great for travel and playing with any number of people

I bought this as a quick game to pull out at a family reunion. It was great because the rules are easy and any number of people can play. The games go quick enough that people can come and go without commiting to an hour long activity. The game is also contagious and makes for fun banter as each person is working on their own crossword.
Another plus: it comes in a small pouch that is easy to carry along anywhere.
The only downside is that the loose pieces can be easy to loose if they scoot off the table. That is the only reason I gave it four stars on durability. Otherwise the 144 letter tiles are very durable and nicely made.

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Fantastic!

Banagrams is so much fun. The games are quick, two or more can play, and it is also educational. It's a little like Scrabble, only faster and much more portable. I highly recommend it!

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Rave review for fast paced Bananagrams

bananagrams is kind of a cross between scrabble and a cross word puzzle - each player makes his own board of words simultaneously - so no waiting between turns as in scrabble which eliminates tedium. Its also a quick game - we can play about 20 times in a row with no problem - good for groups - perfect for the weekend cabin activity.

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1. Award winning card game
2. For one or more players
3. Game contains complete instructions for play and 81 cards
4. Comes with a durable plastic carrying case
5. SET has become a classic game

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Frustrating

This card game was given to my son when he was four years old. I tried to simplfy the instructions, and we were able to "play" a few games, but it was not very much fun. Now he is six, and we still don't enjoy this "game". Perhaps it takes a certain personality to actually have fun with SET. We have enjoyed games like Gobblet and Blokus much better.

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Love this game!

This is a fun "pass the time" kind of game. You can do it yourself or get lots of people involved.

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Stimulating game for thinkers

This is a terrific game - fun in a group, but also entertaining alone. It exercises the brain and can be addictive! It makes a great gift for children and adults alike.

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Educational-not fun!!!!!

This "game" is truly only a deck of standard sized cards in a case. It was purchased by a very game playing family of four, and mom is the only one who somewhat likes it. It's not because it's too hard (once you get the hang of it), it's just not very entertaining. I've tried it with both kids and adults, and both groups would rather choose any other game in the house. We love most games and puzzles, and this one just didn't cut it. I'm really surprised with the number of positive reviews.

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Great Mind Game!

A great way to exercise the mind. If you enjoy puzzles, visual stimulation or games that require more than just luck, this is for you! Enjoy!

(This games can be played with 1 or more people. I actually prefer playing it alone!)

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1. All new 4th Edition!!
2. New Graphics!!
3. New Card Art!!
4. New Packaging & Tiles!!
5. Full Color Rules Book

Editorial Review :

One of the most successful games of all time, Settlers of Catan is a trading and building game set in the mythical world of Catan. Players roll dice to determine which resources are generated each round and then must strategically trade those resources with other players to get what they need to build their settlements, cities, and roads. With multiple ways to gain victory points and a board that changes in every play, Settlers of Catan is a game that can be played hundreds of different ways. The base of a hugely successful franchise, with multiple engaging expansions, Settlers is the core game of many collections, and is a wonderful way to spend time with family and friends. For 3 to 4 players.

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THE BEST ALL-AROUND BOARD GAME!!!

Settlers of Catan- need I say more? This game has it all. Strategy, chance, trading, persuading/manipulating (however you see fit), interaction between players, and rules that can be learned in less than twenty minutes and will stay with you for a lifetime! I have worn in my 3rd edition board so much within the past year and a half. No matter what games are out there, my friends and family always go back to Settlers. There are just so many ways the game can change that no two games are alike. Also, once you think you have mastered it you will still always find obstacles in your path to never achieve an easy victory. Settlers is an addiction that everyone needs to get turned on to! Be sure to get yours right away!

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it's all in the strategy

We bought this game and instantly became fans. The game takes a lot of strategy and has elements of luck. You can change aspects of the game to make it different every time that you play. It is a great game to involve the family and my children like it as much as any computer game. There are little pieces and cards, so make sure to pick everything up when you finish. It's not good for the car, though I think they make some kind of travel version, but it's fine for travelling as long as you don't leave pieces in your wake. The game is an average length of time, aobut an hour or so. We'd be interested in buying other games from this maker.

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Excellent Family Strategy Game

Settlers of Catan is an excellent game which is pleasantly impossible to master. The rules are simple enough that a readthrough of the rules or one game with people who have played the game before is enough to teach the basics. The fun lies in the way many different people compete for scarce resources and take on varying strategies to accomplish the same goal. The pieces are very aesthetically pleasing and there are many different ways to accomplish the same goal. Definitely recommend to anybody who is looking for a german-style board game to play!

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A Great Family Game

My daughter introduced our family to this game while on home from college. We've been playing it every weekend, including my 16 year-old son, my 19 year-old daughter, and my husband. If you use the random set-up, the game changes every time and poses new challenges.

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Lots of fun

Having played both the older version and the new one I will say that I like the addition of the linking outer edges. They can be problematic though - mine tend to not lie perfectly flat and therefore don't hold the inside tiles together like they should.
Also the old version had wooden dice, and the new one has very ugly bright red and yellow plactic dice - not sure what the point of that is when all the other game pieces are wooden or cardboard.
The gameplay is amazing though, and the same for both versions. Every time I visit friends and family they require that I "bring Settlers!"

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1. The SHORT Word Game. The challenge of Quiddler is to arrange your entire hand into words.
2. Contents: 118 cards & instructions. Solitaire instructions are also included.
3. Ages: 8 to adult/1-8 players
4. The Play: 8 rounds per game, players draw and discard until someone forms their hand into words using two or more cards per word. Once a player goes out, everyone else gets one last chance to draw and put down the words they have made.

Customer Review :

Quiddler Game

Lots of fun to play! We are all adult ladies, senior citizens, and we love this game. It is challenging and keeps your mind active.

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Boggle, Scrabble, and a little bit more.

For those who enjoy stretching their verbal abilities a little bit and doing puzzles, Quiddler is a great addition to the games closet. It is a quick learn, easy to play, and more accessible and portable than most other word games. Easy enough for children, clever enough for adults.

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Family Fun

I was introduced to this game by my daughter and son-in-law. After playing at their home, I had to purchase it for my own use. It is a fun, fast paced word game that helps to build vocabulary and spelling skills.

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a fun cross between Gin and Scrabble

This is a fun game. The rules are similar to Gin -- get each card in your hand into a straight before your opponent does and you win. But instead of suits and numbers each card has a letter or pair of letters, and the goal is to make words. The first hand is 3 cards, the second hand is 4 cards, etc...on up to 13 cards.

I like this game because unlike Scrabble, the person with the amazing vocabulary doesn't always win, because several short words are just as effective in using up your cards as one long word. (In fact, you get a 10 point bonus for either longest word OR most words). So my 8 year olds aren't outgunned by their word-loving elders.

As a nice plus, the art work on the cards themselves is well done.

The only minus is that the deck is double sized (110 cards) and so shuffling is a bear. Would also have been nice if they included a container that held the whole deck (instead it comes with a tray that has slots for 2 half decks.)

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Very Fun Game!!!

My friend introduced me to this game while on a women's retreat. We had so much fun that as soon as I got home, I went to Amazon to find it. My husband and son enjoy playing it with me. Even our 6 year old daughter plays (with a little help from her mom). I would definitely recommend this game to anyone who likes Scrabble or other word games. It's a good way to build your child's vocabulary. Even better, there are no little pieces to lose--it's just cards!

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