To celebrate the end of the holidays (because board games can be played at any time of the year!), Prima Toys is giving one lucky reader the chance to win a hamper made up of Rubik’s Void Cube, Boom Blast Stix, Rummikub With A Twist, King Pong, Hotel, World’s Smallest Rubiks, World’s Smallest Magic Ball, and Anti-Monopoly – valued together at R2500. If you were looking for a way to start a collection, here’s your chance. Make a date with your family and play the coolest board games and games!
Board games are never short of fun, guessing, strategising, and laughing. With the Prima Toys Games Festival there is something for everyone from toddlers and tweens to teens and adults.
For toddlers and children, there is Twist & Turn, Disney 4 in 1 Game, Frozen Matching Game, Frozen Activity Packs, Lion Guard Surprise Slides, Lion Guard Matching Game, Peppa Pig Dominoes, Disney junior Surprise Slides, L.O.L. Surprise Game and so much more.
For teenagers, there is Flipslide, Boom Blast Stix, King Pong, and Rubik’s Cube, among others.
For families, including adults, there is Wikipedia, 20 Questions, Rummikub, Hotel Tycoon, and Anti-Monopoly.
To see more, visit www.primatoys.co.za or www.Facebook.com/primatoys.
To stand a chance of winning this awesome hamper (courtesy of Prima Toys), all you need to do is quote one of our reviews/articles for the above mentioned games (in the comments section below). Please use a working email address.
Competition closes Sunday, 5th August 2018. Winners will be contacted via email on this date.
The giveaway is restricted to readers who reside in South Africa and have signed up for our newsletter only. Terms and conditions/Site disclaimer rules apply. One entry per person. The winners will be contacted via email. The prize excludes travel, is non-transferable and cannot be redeemed for cash.
“Apparently, a couple who were happily married for 23 years decided to call it quits after the husband accused the wife of being addicted to the tile-based game”
“What could’ve been a trivia slogfest turned out to be a fun and, more importantly, a quick way of flexing your brain muscle” – 20 Questions!
Feliks Zemdegs, a 22-year-old professional “speedcuber”, has just broken a new world record by solving the 3D puzzle in just 4.22 seconds (just 38 moves) at the annual Cube For Cambodia 2018 competition. How hard can it be?
There are also two ways in which to beat the game. Firstly, by bankrupting all the other players. Secondly, by being the richest monopolist or competitor when the game ends.
“Apparently, a couple who were happily married for 23 years decided to call it quits after the husband accused the wife of being addicted to the tile-based game”
“Overall, I enjoyed 20 Questions a lot more than I anticipated. It’s a simplistic and quick game that makes showing off your general knowledge fun.” 20 Questions
“So, how does one improve on the age-old formula of stacking? By cranking up the tension even more, of course.”
“Just as I was about to give up hope on finding a game that would satisfy everyone in the family’s needs, King Pong landed on our doorstep.”
“Apparently, a couple who were happily married for 23 years decided to call it quits after the husband accused the wife of being addicted to the tile-based game”
APPARENTLY , A COUPLE WHO WERE HAPPILY MARRIED FOR 23 YEARS DECIDED TO CALL IT QUITS AFTER THE HUSBAND ACCUSED THE WIFE OF BEING ADDICTED TO THE TILE-BASED GAME
There are also two ways in which to beat the game. Firstly, by bankrupting all the other players. Secondly, by being the richest monopolist or competitor when the game ends.
The game also suffers from the same problem all roll-and-move games suffer from, namely being a luck fest
There are also two ways in which to beat the game. Firstly, by bankrupting all the other players. Secondly, by being the richest monopolist or competitor when the game ends.
Sharne Peters
While Boom Blast Stix is a game that focuses on one thing, stacking, it does this really well.
Monopoly. It’s a board game that has taught many young kids about money and the dangers of not having any. And I also love boom blastix unload lock and stack can you handle the fun!
“What could’ve been a trivia slogfest turned out to be a fun and, more importantly, a quick way of flexing your brain muscle” – 20 Questions!
rummikub Apparently, a couple who were happily married for 23 years decided to call it quits after the husband accused the wife of being addicted to the tile-based game
There are also two ways in which to beat the game. Firstly, by bankrupting all the other players. Secondly, by being the richest monopolist or competitor when the game ends.
“What could’ve been a trivia slogfest turned out to be a fun and, more importantly, a quick way of flexing your brain muscle” – 20 Questions!
“Apparently, a couple who were happily married for 23 years decided to call it quits after the husband accused the wife of being addicted to the tile-based game”
“… if the design was revamped and some of the rules tweaked a bit, Anti-Monopoly could turn out to be a thoroughly fun game.”
“So, how does one improve on the age-old formula of stacking? By cranking up the tension even more, of course.”
Wikipedia: “Have you ever asked yourself why the site hasn’t this been made into a board game?”
It’s so true when you stated “It’s also much harder than it seems to bankrupt everyone, with most of our playthroughs ending on a mutual decision to stop playing.”, when reviewing the Anti-Monopoly board game. My competitive family and I would really love to win this days of fun filled package.
“Apparently, a couple who were happily married for 23 years decided to call it quits after the husband accused the wife of being addicted to the tile-based game”
“Will Smith helped sales increase in 2006 when he completed the six-sided puzzle in a scene from The Pursuit of Happyness.”
Boom Blast Stix does just this by adding an element of surprise to the tension making sure each failure is a memorable one.
“To my dismay, I found out that in the Wikipedia board game the youngest player always goes first, which inevitably rarely means me.”
There are also two ways in which to beat the game. Firstly, by bankrupting all the other players. Secondly, by being the richest monopolist or competitor when the game ends.
Fingers cross for this amazing prize.
“What could’ve been a trivia slogfest turned out to be a fun and, more importantly, a quick way of flexing your brain muscle” – 20 Questions
“First off, there is no denying that Boom Blast Stix is a simple game, yet in its simplicity, it has afforded me and my family hours of fun.”
“Yes, Rummikub is a lot like Notorious B.I.G. – both known for their loose, intense, and easy but complex flow.”
“Now while Anti-Monopoly may share quite a few elements with its more well-known counterpart, these two board games are quite different.”
“Apparently, a couple who were happily married for 23 years decided to call it quits after the husband accused the wife of being addicted to the tile-based game”
And while I enjoy playing new and shiny board games just as much as the next person, there is something to be said about the simplicity of the board games of days gone by.
“There’s a general misconception that being able to solve a cube is really hard, but anyone can learn how to solve it,” the Australian champion said. “For the most part, pretty much everyone who is doing these competitions has learned how to solve it off an Internet tutorial or off YouTube.”
“Apparently, a couple who were happily married for 23 years decided to call it quits after the husband accused the wife of being addicted to the tile-based game”
“Apparently, a couple who were happily married for 23 years decided to call it quits after the husband accused the wife of being addicted to the tile-based game”
“Now, please excuse me while I take on my daughter in another game. I have a score to settle.”
“The game also suffers from the same problem all roll-and-move games suffer from, namely being a luck fest. It’s all too easy for a few bad rolls to cost you valuable properties early on. I would not recommend the game being played with fewer than four, maybe three players, as this slows down the game considerably”
“Yes, Rummikub is a lot like Notorious B.I.G. – both known for their loose, intense, and easy but complex flow”
“While Boom Blast Stix is a game that focuses on one thing, stacking, it does this really well. You won’t be spending hours playing it but, as a quick fix or as a filler game in-between longer gaming bouts, it does a great job.”
“To my dismay, I found out that in the Wikipedia board game the youngest player always goes first, which inevitably rarely means me.”
Apparently, a couple who were happily married for 23 years decided to call it quits after the husband accused the wife of being addicted to the tile-based game
“What could’ve been a trivia slogfest turned out to be a fun and, more importantly, a quick way of flexing your brain muscle” – 20 Questions!
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I still have fond memories of testing my general knowledge with board games like Trivial Pursuit and realising just how little I know.
What’s It About?
King Pong is a deceptively simple game.
Players are faced with a strange transparent box with a configuration of pyramid shapes inside. It does actually look like something you would find in a sci-fi film. Around the box are four trays (which we’ll get to in a bit)
“These days it isn’t hard to find family games that are fun and challenging for both kids and adults. That said, there is something classic and cool about Rummikub. ”
Now while Anti-Monopoly may share quite a few elements with its more well-known counterpart, these two board games are quite different. Where good old Monopoly focused on teaching you about managing your cash flow and about eventually becoming a monopoly in order to be victorious, Anti-Monopoly, as the name suggests, turns this concept on its head. Instead, Anti-Monopoly has two factions competing against each other, the monopolists and the competitors.
There are also two ways in which to beat the game. Firstly, by bankrupting all the other players. Secondly, by being the richest monopolist or competitor when the game ends.
Boom Blast Stix: While Boom Blast Stix is a game that focuses on one thing, stacking, it does this really well. You won’t be spending hours playing it but, as a quick fix or as a filler game in-between longer gaming bouts, it does a great job.
Yes, Rummikub is alot like Notorious B.I.G.
Both known for their loose,intense, and easy but complex flow?
King Pong is, in essence, a simplistic game with few pieces, but it’s because of this simplicity that the game shines.
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“What could’ve been a trivia slogfest turned out to be a fun and, more importantly, a quick way of flexing your brain muscle” – 20 Questions.
“What could’ve been a trivia slogfest turned out to be a fun and, more importantly, a quick way of flexing your brain muscle” – 20 Questions
Where good old Monopoly focused on teaching you about managing your cash flow and about eventually becoming a monopoly in order to be victorious, Anti-Monopoly, as the name suggests, turns this concept on its head
“If you are looking for a trivia game that combines the familiar and isn’t too difficult then give this board game a try” .(Wikipedia review)
THIS IS AWESOME
“Just as I was about to give up hope on finding a game that would satisfy everyone in the family’s needs, King Pong landed on our doorstep.” LOVE LOVE LOVE
There is little to no downtime between turns, especially since victory is dependent on guessing the correct answer as quickly as possible.
Monopoly. It’s a board game that has taught many young kids about money and the dangers of not having any. And I also love boom blastix unload lock and stack can you handle the fun!
“Apparently, a couple who were happily married for 23 years decided to call it quits after the husband accused the wife of being addicted to the tile-based game”
As mentioned, King Pong is, in essence, a simplistic game with few pieces, but it’s because of this simplicity that the game shines
“Apparently, a couple who were happily married for 23 years decided to call it quits after the husband accused the wife of being addicted to the tile-based game”
With technology seeping into our everyday lives and that of our kids Augmented Reality and Virtual Reality toys have become very popular over the years. Prima will be releasing a few toy ranges that make use of these state of the art technologies.
“Apparently, a couple who were happily married for 23 years decided to call it quits after the husband accused the wife of being addicted to the tile-based game”
While Monopoly is considered one of the most beloved board games out there, there are those who believe that the game’s focus on monopolies is poisoning young minds and that teaching them about the continual battle between large empires and small businesses are far more important. Enter Anti-Monopoly.
In an industry, filled with all kinds of shiny new board games with interesting mechanics, Anti-Monopoly, just as its counterpart, suffers from outdated mechanics and a dull design which makes really difficult to stand out.
Now, this might sound like I’m reading to much into the game, but I found that kids can learn valuable life lessons by just having fun, no matter how simple the game might seem. Who would’ve thought that a game called King Pong would be able to help me teach my kids about life?
Kids do so enjoy playing games with their parents. Special bonding time :)
“Although Anti-Monopoly should be commended for approaching the Monopoly concept from a different angle (some would say a more realistic one), there are a few issues with the game.”
— Anti-Monopoly review
Still wouldn’t mind giving it a try though
“Yes, Rummikub is a lot like Notorious B.I.G. – both known for their loose, intense, and easy but complex flow.”
All-in-all, it took a few minutes to construct the sci-fi inspired box of colourful plastic
3,2,1…BOOM!!!? #BoomBlastStix is the only explosive stacking game featuring sensitive, interlocking springs that when stacked together, can go off at any time. Players can test their mental & physical skills and ultimately, their nerves! Does this get your vote for #PrimaTopToys? It definitely gets ours ? #PrimaToys
“As a four-player game, it’s meant to bring friends and family together on game night, the exception being the Turkish family mentioned above.”
“What could’ve been a trivia slogfest turned out to be a fun and, more importantly, a quick way of flexing your brain muscle.”
“What’s It About?
King Pong is a deceptively simple game.
Players are faced with a strange transparent box with a configuration of pyramid shapes inside. It does actually look like something you would find in a sci-fi film. Around the box are four trays (which we’ll get to in a bit)”
I would KILL for Rummikub (AKA NOTORIOUS B.I.G.!! – https://www.fortressofsolitude.co.za/rummikub/) and I would love to see the ‘twist’. My girl would absolutely love Boom Blast Stix. And even though I’m 40, I still want a Magic 8 Ball like in the movies ;) Fingers crossed!
“if the design was revamped and some of the rules tweaked a bit, Anti-Monopoly could turn out to be a thoroughly fun game.”
“The game does a great job of bringing the visual theme and style of the website across considering that the website itself doesn’t have a colourful or great design, to begin with. Unfortunately, it does mean that the game looks especially dull and bland compared to some of the other trivia games out there.”
The game also suffers from the same problem all roll-and-move games suffer from, namely being a luck fest.
“Overall, I enjoyed 20 Questions a lot more than I anticipated. It’s a simplistic and quick game that makes showing off your general knowledge fun.” 20 Questions
I enjoyed 20 Questions a lot more than I anticipated. It’s a simplistic and quick game that makes showing off your general knowledge fun. Sure, it won’t convert those that tend to stay away from these types of board games. However, if you like trivia games and having fun with a group of friends, then you should give it a try.
“Apparently, a couple who were happily married for 23 years decided to call it quits after the husband accused the wife of being addicted to the tile-based game”
There are also two ways in which to beat the game. Firstly, by bankrupting all the other players. Secondly, by being the richest monopolist or competitor when the game ends.
“King Pong landed on our doorstep. What initially looked like an unassuming simplistic game turned out to be so much more and would keep me and my family entertained for days as we tried to outwit and out throw each other.”
There are also two ways in which to beat the game…
There are 2 ways in which to beat the game.1stay bankrupting all the other players. 2ndly by being the richest Monopolist or competitor when the game ends.
“What could’ve been a trivia slogfest turned out to be a fun and, more importantly, a quick way of flexing your brain muscle” – 20 Questions!
“Apparently, a couple who were happily married for 23 years decided to call it quits after the husband accused the wife of being addicted to the tile-based game” #PrimaGamesFest
Boom Blast Stix does just this by adding an element of surprise to the tension making sure each failure is a memorable one.
Awesome Nivashini Thaver Malarie Pather
“So, how does one improve on the age-old formula of stacking? By cranking up the tension even more, of course.”
“What could’ve been a trivia slogfest turned out to be a fun and, more importantly, a quick way of flexing your brain muscle” – 20 Questions!
While the different rules for each faction try to level the playing field, if not approached correctly, it’s a bit too easy for the monopolists to start widening the cash gap and taking the lead, especially if they get hold of the transport companies.
“Apparently, a couple who were happily married for 23 years decided to call it quits after the husband accused the wife of being addicted to the tile-based game”
“So, how does one improve on the age-old formula of stacking? By cranking up the tension even more, of course.”
“What could’ve been a trivia slogfest turned out to be a fun and, more importantly, a quick way of flexing your brain muscle”
There are 2 ways in which to beat the game.1st bankrupting all the other players. 2nd by being the richest Monopolist or competitor when the game ends.
“10. Will Smith helped sales increase in 2006 when he completed the six-sided puzzle in a scene from The Pursuit of Happyness.”
“So, how does one improve on the age-old formula of stacking? By cranking up the tension even more, of course.”
“What could’ve been a trivia slogfest turned out to be a fun and, more importantly, a quick way of flexing your brain muscle”
“Apparently, a couple who were happily married for 23 years decided to call it quits after the husband accused the wife of being addicted to the tile-based game”
rummikub Apparently, a couple who were happily married for 23 years decided to call it quits after the husband accused the wife of being addicted to the tile-based game
“What could’ve been a trivia slogfest turned out to be a fun and, more importantly, a quick way of flexing your brain muscle” – 20 Questions!
outwitting your opponents with cool strategy and sharp moves wins you the game
King Pong, the crazy ball bouncing game; where the first person to bounce all of their balls into their opponent’s tray wins. Who will be the next King Pong champion?
Bounce it high or bounce it low this game tests your accuracy and speed, as you attempt to bounce your balls one by one through the open window or down the funnel at the top. Empty your tray and you get to shut the door claiming defeat on your rivals.
“These days it isn’t hard to find family games that are fun and challenging for both kids and adults. That said, there is something classic and cool about Rummikub. In an age where video games are all the rage, perhaps sitting down with the family and actually enjoying a more intermite gaming experience is necessary.”
While the different rules for each faction try to level the playing field, if not approached correctly, it’s a bit too easy for the monopolists to start widening the cash gap and taking the lead, especially if they get hold of the transport companies.
Apparently a couple who were happily married for 23 years decided to call it quits after the husband accused wife of being addicted to the tile based game
If classic board games were rappers, Monopoly would be 2pac and Rummikub would be Notorious B.I.G. Both popular, both fun and both “gangsta” for completely different reasons.
“Apparently, a couple who were happily married for 23 years decided to call it quits after the husband accused the wife of being addicted to the tile-based game”
“First off, there is no denying that Boom Blast Stix is a simple game, yet in its simplicity, it has afforded me and my family hours of fun.”
Zemdegs told Sydney Morning Herald that he purchased his first Rubik’s Cube in 2008 at the age of 12. Inspired by Youtube videos on “speedcubing”, he managed to complete the brightly coloured puzzle within an hour. Within a month, he became a pro and managed to solve it within 30 seconds.
Anti-Monopoly is a game that has some potential and I did find myself enjoying the game and its interesting take on the Monopoly mechanics.
“So, how does one improve on the age-old formula of stacking? By cranking up the tension even more, of course.”
“What could’ve been a trivia slogfest turned out to be a fun and, more importantly, a quick way of flexing your brain muscle” – 20 Questions!
“These days it isn’t hard to find family games that are fun and challenging for both kids and adults. That said, there is something classic and cool about Rummikub.
Done
” And while most of us struggle to complete just one side, Feliks Zemdegs, a 22-year-old professional “speedcuber”, has just broken a new world record by solving the 3D puzzle in just 4.22 seconds (just 38 moves) at the annual Cube For Cambodia 2018 competition. How hard can it be?” – from your article on the Rubiks cube
There are also two ways in which to beat the game. Firstly, by bankrupting all the other players. Secondly, by being the richest monopolist or competitor when the game ends.
Feliks Zemdegs, a 22-year-old professional “speedcuber”, has just broken a new world record by solving the 3D puzzle in just 4.22 seconds (just 38 moves) at the annual Cube For Cambodia 2018 competition. How hard can it be?
The box contains a game board, six pawns (three blue and three green), a deck of competitor and monopolist cards, a deck of property/title cards, the obligatory stack of paper money, dice and tokens representing houses and apartments.
While Boom Blast Stix is a game that focuses on one thing, stacking, it does this really well. You won’t be spending hours playing it but, as a quick fix or as a filler game in-between longer gaming bouts, it does a great job.
rummikub Apparently, a couple who were happily married for 23 years decided to call it quits after the husband accused the wife of being addicted to the tile-based game
“Just as I was about to give up hope on finding a game that would satisfy everyone in the family’s needs, King Pong landed on our doorstep.”
Yes, Rummikub is a lot like Notorious B.I.G. – both known for their loose, intense, and easy but complex flow
“What could’ve been a trivia slogfest turned out to be a fun and, more importantly, a quick way of flexing your brain muscle” – 20 Questions!
“Apparently, a couple who were happily married for 23 years decided to call it quits after the husband accused the wife of being addicted to the tile-based game”
“It’s a board game that has taught many young kids about money and the dangers of not having any.”
There are also two ways in which to beat the game. Firstly, by bankrupting all the other players. Secondly, by being the richest monopolist or competitor when the game ends.
“Apparently, a couple who were happily married for 23 years decided to call it quits after the husband accused the wife of being addicted to the tile-based game”
Feliks Zemdegs, a 22-year-old professional “speedcuber”, has just broken a new world record by solving the 3D puzzle in just 4.22 seconds (just 38 moves) at the annual Cube For Cambodia 2018 competition. How hard can it be?
There are also two ways in which to beat the game. Firstly, by bankrupting all the other players. Secondly, by being the richest monopolist or competitor when the game ends.
Chris Naicker
“Overall, I enjoyed 20 Questions a lot more than I anticipated. It’s a simplistic and quick game that makes showing off your general knowledge fun.” 20 Questions
As a quick, frantic and fun game that balances both dexterity and luck, King Pong would make a great addition to any collection of party games
“Apparently, a couple who were happily married for 23 years decided to call it quits after the husband accused the wife of being addicted to the tile-based game”
Having said this, if the design was revamped and some of the rules tweaked a bit, Anti-Monopoly could turn out to be a thoroughly fun game. – Anti-Monopoly
“It’s also much harder than it seems to bankrupt everyone, with most of our playthroughs ending on a mutual decision to stop playing.”
– Story of my life when playing Monopoly
There are also two ways in which to beat the game. Firstly, by bankrupting all the other players. Secondly, by being the richest monopolist or competitor when the game ends.
There are also two ways in which to beat the game. Firstly, by bankrupting all the other players. Secondly, by being the richest monopolist or competitor when the game ends. #PrimaGamesFest
According to Deville Louw (1973) “Anti-Monopoly, as the name suggests, turns this concept on its head. Instead, Anti-Monopoly has two factions competing against each other, the monopolists and the competitors”.
According to Deville Louw (2018) on 20 Questions “There are also two ways in which to beat the game. Firstly, by bankrupting all the other players. Secondly, by being the richest monopolist or competitor when the game ends”.
While Boom Blast Stix is a game that focuses on one thing, stacking, it does this really well.
There are also two ways in which to beat the game. Firstly, by bankrupting all the other players. Secondly, by being the richest monopolist or competitor when the game ends.
In an industry, filled with all kinds of shiny new board games with interesting mechanics, Anti-Monopoly, just as its counterpart, suffers from outdated mechanics and a dull design which makes really difficult to stand out.
“For the most part, pretty much everyone who is doing these competitions has learned how to solve it off an Internet tutorial or off YouTube.”
“Apparently, a couple who were happily married for 23 years decided to call it quits after the husband accused the wife of being addicted to the tile-based game”
Anti-Monopoly is a game that has some potential and I did find myself enjoying the game and its interesting take on the Monopoly mechanics. These games look so fun ?
“Apparently, a couple who were happily married for 23 years decided to call it quits after the husband accused the wife of being addicted to the tile-based game”
Apparently, a couple who were happily married for 23 years decided to call it quits after the husband accused the wife of being addicted to the tile-based game.
‘It’s a simplistic and quick game that makes showing off your general knowledge fun. ‘ 20 Questions
In an industry, filled with all kinds of shiny new board games with interesting mechanics, Anti-Monopoly, just as its counterpart, suffers from outdated mechanics and a dull design which makes really difficult to stand out.
There are also two ways in which to beat the game. Firstly, by bankrupting all the other players. Secondly, by being the richest monopolist or competitor when the game ends.
“Apparently, a couple who were happily married for 23 years decided to call it quits after the husband accused the wife of being addicted to the tile-based game”
There are also two ways in which to beat the game. Firstly, by bankrupting all the other players. Secondly, by being the richest monopolist or competitor when the game ends.
“Just as I was about to give up hope on finding a game that would satisfy everyone in the family’s needs, King Pong landed on our doorstep.”
“Apparently, a couple who were happily married for 23 years decided to call it quits after the husband accused the wife of being addicted to the tile-based game”
“Unfortunately, while these different rule sets do make the game more interesting and, in some aspects, more realistic, I did notice that there were times when it felt unbalanced.”
Many of us, no matter our age, are familiar with a little board game called Monopoly. It’s a board game that has taught many young kids about money and the dangers of not having any. While Monopoly is considered one of the most beloved board games out there, there are those who believe that the game’s focus on monopolies is poisoning young minds and that teaching them about the continual battle between large empires and small businesses are far more important. Enter Anti-Monopoly.
“Apparently,a couple who were happily married for 23 years decided to call it quits after the husband accused the wife of being addicted to tile – based game”
Nicole Naicker
Alyssa Naicker
There are also two ways in which to beat the game . Firstly by bankrupting all the other players . Secondly ,by being the richest monopolist or competitor when the game ends
“Overall, I enjoyed 20 Questions a lot more than I anticipated. It’s a simplistic and quick game that makes showing off your general knowledge fun.”
“Now, please excuse me while I take on my daughter in another game. I have a score to settle.”
“There are also two ways in which to beat the game. Firstly, by bankrupting all the other players. Secondly, by being the richest monopolist or competitor when the game ends.”
“Just as I was about to give up hope on finding a game that would satisfy everyone in the family’s needs, King Pong landed on our doorstep.”
Lately, it’s been tough for me to find games/board games that would appeal to my seven-year-old and to me as an adult. Just as I was about to give up hope on finding a game that would satisfy everyone in the family’s needs, King Pong landed on our doorstep
Where trivia games tend to be overly long and drawn out, a game of 20 Questions plays surprisingly quick, even with the full complement of 7 players.
That said, it does fall into the trap most trivia games tend to fall into, namely that some answers can be difficult to guess, depending on your general knowledge.
“I enjoyed 20 Questions a lot more than I anticipated. It’s a simplistic and quick game that makes showing off your general knowledge fun. Sure, it won’t convert those that tend to stay away from these types of board games”.
Just as I was about to give up hope on finding a game that would satisfy everyone in the family’s needs, King Pong landed on our doorstep. What initially looked like an unassuming simplistic game turned out to be so much more and would keep me and my family entertained for days as we tried to outwit and out throw each other.
For those who haven’t played numbers strategy game before, it’s a rummy-style card game, except with tiles.
“In an industry, filled with all kinds of shiny new board games with interesting mechanics, Anti-Monopoly, just as its counterpart, suffers from outdated mechanics and a dull design which makes really difficult to stand out.”
“What could’ve been a trivia slogfest turned out to be a fun and, more importantly, a quick way of flexing your brain muscle” – 20 Questions!
“Just as I was about to give up hope on finding a game that would satisfy everyone in the family’s needs, King Pong landed on our doorstep.”
Board games are never short of fun, guessing, strategising, and laughing. With the Prima Toys Games Festival there is something for everyone from toddlers and tweens to teens and adults.
If classic board games were rappers, Monopoly would be 2pac and Rummikub would be Notorious B.I.G. Both popular, both fun and both “gangsta” for completely different reasons.
“Boom Blast Stix does just this by adding an element of surprise to the tension making sure each failure is a memorable one.”
“Apparently, a couple who were happily married for 23 years decided to call it quits after the husband accused the wife of being addicted to the tile-based game”
“Lately, it’s been tough for me to find games/board games that would appeal to my seven-year-old and to me as an adult. Just as I was about to give up hope on finding a game that would satisfy everyone in the family’s needs, King Pong landed on our doorstep. What initially looked like an unassuming simplistic game turned out to be so much more and would keep me and my family entertained for days as we tried to outwit and out throw each other.”
Created in 1974 by Ernõ Rubik, a professor from Budapest In Hungary, the Rubik’s Cube, has been enchanting people for over 40 years
There are also two ways in which to beat the game. Firstly, by bankrupting all the other players. Secondly, by being the richest monopolist or competitor when the game ends.
There are also two ways in which to beat the game. Firstly, by bankrupting all the other players. Secondly, by being the richest monopolist or competitor when the game ends.
“Apparently, a couple who were happily married for 23 years decided to call it quits after the husband accused the wife of being addicted to the tile-based game”
Over the years, board games have evolved from simple answer and question fests into complicated and involved beasts with various mechanics and hordes of little plastic or wooden pieces. Aity of the board games of days gone by. I still have fond memories of testing my general knowledge with board games like Trivial Pursuit and realising just how little I know. So, when I received 20 Questions I was excited to dive into the world of trivia once again, for better or worse.
You’ve all probably played any one of the many stacking games out there; you know the kind, stack one wooden block on another until the stack inevitably falls over. It’s a very basic principle and one that proves that even the simple task of carefully stacking something can be entertaining. What most of these stacking games thrive on is the tension created when placing (or removing) a new block. It’s this tension that makes playing these deceptively simple games so much fun. So, how does one improve on the age-old formula of stacking? By cranking up the tension even more, of course. Boom Blast Stix does just this by adding an element of surprise to the tension making sure each failure is a memorable one.
“Overall, I enjoyed 20 Questions a lot more than I anticipated. It’s a simplistic and quick game that makes showing off your general knowledge fun.”
So, how does one improve on the age-old formula of stacking? By cranking up the tension even more, of course
“King Pong would make a great addition to any collection of party games.”
“Apparently, a couple who were happily married for 23 years decided to call it quits after the husband accused the wife of being addicted to the tile-based game”
“While Boom Blast Stix is a game that focuses on one thing, stacking, it does this really well. You won’t be spending hours playing it but, as a quick fix or as a filler game in-between longer gaming bouts, it does a great job.”
“What could’ve been a trivia slogfest turned out to be a fun and, more importantly, a quick way of flexing your brain muscle” – 20 Questions!
“There are also two ways in which to beat the game. Firstly, by bankrupting all the other players. Secondly, by being the richest monopolist or competitor when the game ends.”
In an industry, filled with all kinds of shiny new board games with interesting mechanics, Anti-Monopoly, just as its counterpart, suffers from outdated mechanics and a dull design which makes really difficult to stand out. Having said this, if the design was revamped and some of the rules tweaked a bit, Anti-Monopoly could turn out to be a thoroughly fun game. Until then, however, it just doesn’t have what it takes to compete with the newer board games on the market
There are also two ways in which to beat the game. Firstly, by bankrupting all the other players. Secondly, by being the richest monopolist or competitor when the game ends.
Over the years, board games have evolved from simple answer and question fests into complicated and involved beasts with various mechanics and hordes of little plastic or wooden pieces. Aity of the board games of days gone by. I still have fond memories of testing my general knowledge with board games like Trivial Pursuit and realising just how little I know. So, when I received 20 Questions I was excited to dive into the world of trivia once again, for better or worse.
While Boom Blast Stix is a game that focuses on one thing, stacking, it does this really well. You won’t be spending hours playing it but, as a quick fix or as a filler game in-between longer gaming bouts, it does a great job.”
There are also two ways in which to beat the game. Firstly, by bankrupting all the other players. Secondly, by being the richest monopolist or competitor when the game ends.
The title Wikipedia: The Game About Everything might be a bit misleading. I mean come on, how can a game about everything fit into such a small box? But I digress.
There are also two ways in which to beat the game. Firstly, by bankrupting all the other players. Secondly, by being the richest monopolist or competitor when the game ends.
The end goal is to drain the opposing faction of all their hard-earned cash.
“As a quick, frantic and fun game that balances both dexterity and luck, King Pong would make a great addition to any collection of party games. Now, please excuse me while I take on my daughter in another game. I have a score to settle.” – Deville Louw, King Pong
“Apparently, a couple who were happily married for 23 years decided to call it quits after the husband accused the wife of being addicted to the tile-based game”
In an industry, filled with all kinds of shiny new board games with interesting mechanics, Anti-Monopoly, just as its counterpart, suffers from outdated mechanics and a dull design which makes really difficult to stand out. Having said this, if the design was revamped and some of the rules tweaked a bit, Anti-Monopoly could turn out to be a thoroughly fun game. Until then, however, it just doesn’t have what it takes to compete with the newer board games on the market.
“Firstly, everyone gets to throw their ping pong balls at the same time. So not only do you have to carefully plan your throw, you also need to take into account where your opponents might be aiming, which may include your head.” – King Pong
“That said, there is something classic and cool about Rummikub. In an age where video games are all the rage, perhaps sitting down with the family and actually enjoying a more intermite gaming experience is necessary.”
There’s a cartoon based on the famous cube. AMC aired 13 episodes of Rubik, the Amazing Cube on Saturday mornings in 1983. The colourful 3D puzzle was given a face and legs. It also had magical abilities.
“These days it isn’t hard to find family games that are fun and challenging for both kids and adults. That said, there is something classic and cool about Rummikub. ”
Rummikub has won six ‘game of the year’ awards since its conception.
“Now while Anti-Monopoly may share quite a few elements with its more well-known counterpart, these two board games are quite different”
“There are also two ways in which to beat the game. Firstly, by bankrupting all the other players. Secondly, by being the richest monopolist or competitor when the game ends.”
“Yes, Rummikub is a lot like Notorious B.I.G. – both known for their loose, intense, and easy but complex flow.”
There is no denying just how much fun those Marvel films are. And if you ever wanted to feel like Ant-Man/Giant-Man, Prima Toys might just give you a chance. With their new line of The World’s Smallest toys (miniature replicas of some of the world’s biggest and most classic toys), you’ll feel like a giant holding a tiny Magic 8 Ball or Rubik’s Cube in your hand. Yes, it’s a bit like playing a game of Honey! I Shrunk The Toys.
As a quick, frantic and fun game that balances both dexterity and luck, King Pong would make a great addition to any collection of party games.
“This meant that it was able to take quite a bit of punishment from my overzealous kids while we were playing.” – King Pong :)
There are also two ways in which to beat the game. Firstly, by bankrupting all the other players. Secondly, by being the richest monopolist or competitor when the game ends.
Apparently, a couple who were happily married for 23 years decided to call it quits after the husband accused the wife of being addicted to the tile-based game
The game board consists of a question mark-shaped path (what else) whereupon players will be moving their player tokens in hopes of being the first to move from start to finish.
There is no denying just how much fun those Marvel films are. And if you ever wanted to feel like Ant-Man/Giant-Man, Prima Toys might just give you a chance.
Just as I was about to give up hope on finding a game that would satisfy everyone in the family’s needs, King Pong landed on our doorstep
Honey! I Shrunk The Kids?
So, how does one improve on the age-old formula of stacking? By cranking up the tension even more, of course. Boom Blast Stix does just this by adding an element of surprise to the tension making sure each failure is a memorable one
These days it isn’t hard to find family games that are fun and challenging for both kids and adults. That said, there is something classic and cool about Rummikub.
Rummikub is just awesome and the whole family love it .
Haha too funny, this definately peaks my interest :) …… “here are also two ways in which to beat the game. Firstly, by bankrupting all the other players. Secondly, by being the richest monopolist or competitor when the game ends”
These days it isn’t hard to find family games that are fun and challenging for both kids and adults. That said, there is something classic and cool about Rummikub. In an age where video games are all the rage, perhaps sitting down with the family and actually enjoying a more intermite gaming experience is necessary.
RICHARD STARK
July 18, 2018 at 7:21 am
“These days it isn’t hard to find family games that are fun and challenging for both kids and adults. That said, there is something classic and cool about Rummikub. ”
Generally, games involving math and numbers can be totally ho-hum. However, Rummikub, a game that incorporates elements of Chess, Dominoes, Rummy, and Mah-Jong, sells 3 million units a year globally in 54 countries worldwide – and not just to old age homes.
“So, how does one improve on the age-old formula of stacking? By cranking up the tension even more, of course.”