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		<title>Get Your Revenge On Sorry Board Game!</title>
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		<pubDate>Sat, 04 Sep 2010 23:26:01 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>Nick</dc:creator>
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		<description><![CDATA[Sorry Board Game has been around since 1934; therefore it has definitely stood the test of time for the ages. It has been improved, reworked, re-mastered, and so on to the utmost perfection. This game is actually known as the game of revenge. That’s why it is called Sorry! Players are able to progress through [...]]]></description>
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<strong>Sorry Board Game</strong> has been around since 1934; therefore it has definitely stood the test of time for the ages. It has been improved, reworked, re-mastered, and so on to the utmost perfection. This game is actually known as the game of revenge. </p>
<p>That’s why it is called Sorry! Players are able to progress through the game, completing various activities, but the catch is that you are sometimes able to send a player right back to the finish line. </p>
<p>When that other player finally gets his chance to do you in, they would get their revenge, something along the lines of, “Sorry, but I had to do that!”<br />
The main point of <em>Sorry Board Game</em> is basically like a race, you progress from start to finish on a linear path. You move ahead in the game by collecting cards that tell you what to do next. The finish line is known as home sweet home. </p>
<p>This is where winners of this game would want to end up. So what factors are involved in being a successful player of this game? You need a good amount of skill and strategic understanding of when to use your revenge cards, you need a healthy amount of luck, and you need the key ingredient determination and never giving up. </p>
<p>The reason why you should be able to always want to persevere in this game even if you were sent back to the starting line is because there IS an element of luck involved which always gives you that extra edge if you believe that you have it.</p>
<p>However I have seen children become extremely frustrated as they near the finish line only to be sent all the way to the back. This element of game play might seem like a negative in some people’s eyes, after all who would want to frustrate their child? </p>
<p>And yet it also teaches them the true lesson of determination and perseverance. As your children play <strong>Sorry Board Game</strong> more and more they will be better equipped to handle their emotional outbursts and fine tune their minds of the ultimate objective which is victory. </p>
<p>Another way to allow your children to experience an extreme elation of joy throughout game play is to teach them how to plot their own revenge. As the saying goes, revenge is sweet; it is rooted in the basest of our human emotions. </p>
<p>Everyone naturally feels the urge for revenge when they have been wronged; this is just as true while playing Sorry Board Game.</p>
<p>Now you might be reading this and thinking that there has got to be something wrong with a game that teaches people how to plot revenge and screw people over. However there is much more to Sorry Board Game than just those things. </p>
<p>This game teaches you how to always come out a winner on top at any cost, an important lesson I think, because of the cut throat world we currently live in.<br />
Sorry Board Game comes with the game board, a deck of cards and sixteen pawns that you can play with. This game is designed to be played with two to four players making it perfect for a family night in. </p>
<p>Emotions can get pretty heated during the course of this game (however not as heated as Monopoly can get of course, nothing beats Monopoly) but this emotion is healthy for your children to experience when they are young so that they can learn how to take control of them rather than experiencing anger, revenge, etc. for the first time in their older years when they will be much less experienced in dealings with such feelings.</p>
<p>I highly recommend <a href="http://boardgamegenius.com/">Sorry Board Game</a> for ages eight and up and I think it is an excellent way for you to spend time with your lovely family.</p>
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		<title>Is Sequence Board Game As Complex As Chess?</title>
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		<pubDate>Fri, 03 Sep 2010 23:04:17 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>Nick</dc:creator>
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		<description><![CDATA[I purchased Sequence Board Game for my family this past Christmas so I would say that it was a pretty recent purchase. There are many different things that my family enjoys about this game. Basically, we quickly fell in love with it from the moment we laid our hands on it. First of all one [...]]]></description>
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I purchased <strong>Sequence Board Game</strong> for my family this past Christmas so I would say that it was a pretty recent purchase. There are many different things that my family enjoys about this game. </p>
<p>Basically, we quickly fell in love with it from the moment we laid our hands on it. First of all one of the greatest things about this game is that it can be difficult for kids as well as adults, so the playing field is rather level.</p>
<p>One of my most favorite aspects about <em>Sequence Board Game</em> is that it forces you to think a few moves ahead, this is akin to one of the most popular games in the world; Chess. I would not say that the level of complexity of Chess is inherent in this game but then again that would be like comparing apples to oranges.</p>
<p>The main point of this game is to get five chips in a row on your game board. The game board will have two sets of cards printed on it. Then players are dealt their own cards. </p>
<p>The places where you put your chips are based on the type of cards you are holding. Now the real essence of this game shines through when you are forced to think strategically. </p>
<p>For example will you try to go ahead and complete your own sequence? Or will you instead try to block your opponent from completing their sequence? </p>
<p>It is problems like this that drive the game along and can make it challenging for all ages and yet easily accessible for all ages because there is nothing too complex about this game.</p>
<p>Sequence Board Game is usually played between two or three players. However I have an excellent twist on allowing your children to participate on an even more level playing field if they are trying to play with adults. </p>
<p>You can set up teams of players to be together. That way a child can be partnered up with an adult and gain that sort of advantage that they wouldn’t have had if they were playing all alone.</p>
<p>This game comes with very long lasting and retard-proof equipment. However the game pieces are on the somewhat small side so if your little children are running around this game board I would be careful to make sure that they do not end up choking on one of the game pieces by mistake. </p>
<p>It would be rather unfortunate if your child was injured due to a board game. Anyway, one other excellent feature that I would just like to mention about Sequence Board Game is that it comes with two decks of playing cards. So if you were to ever get bored of playing this board game with your family you could simply resort to playing classic card games with them.</p>
<p>I stand behind this game and give it my full blessing. Get away from the television and turn off your screens. </p>
<p>On a day when a storm is brewing or perhaps a lazy Sunday afternoon what better way is there to spend time with your family than being together for a couple of hours while playing <a href="http://boardgamegenius.com/">Sequence Board Game</a>? </p>
<p>We only have so much time left on Earth and as you get older you truly realize that life is short, don’t spend it zoning out like a zombie but rather cherish the people around you and try to bring them closer to you.</p>
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		<title>Stun Your Family By Throwing A Candyland Birthday Party!</title>
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		<pubDate>Fri, 03 Sep 2010 01:14:30 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>Nick</dc:creator>
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		<description><![CDATA[Were you thinking about throwing your child a party with a theme? Well why not throw them a Candyland birthday party? This is an excellent idea in terms of keeping your children happy and playful and a child’s childhood should be. Now you are probably wondering what sort of ingredients do I need in order [...]]]></description>
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Were you thinking about throwing your child a party with a theme? Well why not throw them a <strong>Candyland birthday party</strong>? This is an excellent idea in terms of keeping your children happy and playful and a child’s childhood should be. </p>
<p>Now you are probably wondering what sort of ingredients do I need in order to throw my child a <em>Candyland birthday party</em>? It is not as complicated as you might think it will be.</p>
<p>First of all you will need an edition of the Candyland board game. This will be the main central theme of the party which all things will revolve about. </p>
<p>This is your locus or point of reference into checking into how everyone is doing at the party. It is important to establish the fact that no other type of board game would be allowed other than Candyland board game.</p>
<p>Your next step and all remaining following steps into creating this amazing birthday party for your children is to start putting up all sorts of decorations. You can even print the images from this website to decorate your house with.</p>
<p> Put these pictures of board game all over the place with the central focus being the Candyland board game. This will make you children feel as if they were somewhere else instead of simply being at home. It helps to expand your child’s fantastical mind every now and then, this will help them to grow up to be creative intelligent people. </p>
<p>I am not saying that this is the only way or best way to help your child grow creatively but it surely is one amazing method that I have discovered in my own life.</p>
<p>Your Candyland birthday party should be coming along rather smoothly now. Next step at any such party is to obviously go to your nearest supermarket and purchase bags of candy for the party guests. </p>
<p>Now if you are concerned about the health of your children you could stick to buying only organic candy (yes this actually exists) for your party guests. </p>
<p>Organic candy does not necessarily taste worse than regular candy and can be allowed into the party. You can probably buy this organic candy at any local health food store in your area. </p>
<p>As the party progresses from point A to point B you will notice the feedback of your party guests. They will all be focused on playing the Candyland board game that was set up in the center. </p>
<p>This is an excellent central location from which all aspects of the party can be micromanaged. Make sure to constantly encourage party guests to participate in various activities and ask your children if this is everything that they could ever want from <a href="http://boardgamegenius.com/">Candyland birthday party</a>?</p>
<p> If they are satisfied then you have done your job, if they are unsatisfied then you have an unappreciative sort of child. However not to worry because this is something that can be unlearned from a early age. </p>
<p>Children are able to change into excellent adults. Allowing them to experience a fantastical element so early in their lives will bring them to a joyful blossoming event in the future.</p>
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		<title>Candyland Boardgame Has Been Proven To Help Children</title>
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		<pubDate>Thu, 02 Sep 2010 00:06:00 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>Nick</dc:creator>
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		<description><![CDATA[Candyland boardgame is an incredible piece of board game genius. It is essentially a racing game that has been around for ages. It is ideal for little kids who do not have any reading or writing abilities. I will begin to list my favorite reasons for including this game for play on my daily board [...]]]></description>
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<strong>Candyland boardgame</strong> is an incredible piece of board game genius. It is essentially a racing game that has been around for ages. </p>
<p>It is ideal for little kids who do not have any reading or writing abilities. I will begin to list my favorite reasons for including this game for play on my daily board game night with my children. </p>
<p>How else would I be able to reconnect with them if not for introducing my youngest children to an extremely easy and entertaining board game this is ages old?</p>
<p>Candyland boardgame features four different locations that game players can go onto. The names of these locations include:  Candy Cane Forest, and Gum Drop Mountain. </p>
<p>Of course these are without a doubt very childish names of places and the entire game is in actuality not so complicated at all, it is perfectly ok to entertain myself with this game while I play it with my children. However to try to play this game at an adult party would surely be more humorous than serious. </p>
<p>This is not strategy game; rather it has a long history of being the perfect little kid’s game.</p>
<p>Whether you were planning to just spend the night alone or with your spouse why not bring your children and even their friends into the mix. Being a social creature it is very important for all human beings to be able to work with their peers in a productive and creative environment. </p>
<p>Give this to your children by introducing this game to them and their friends. Most toddlers and very young children spend the majority of their time however with their parents or siblings; therefore do not feel weird playing this game with your children daily. </p>
<p>I recommend at least a few hours every single week to be spent with your children doing something mind expanding that does not include spending time in front of the television. </p>
<p>Kill your television it will make all the difference in your children’s lives, trust me, I’m a doctor.</p>
<p>So why should you take a chance with my review of <em>Candyland boardgame</em>? Well even if you do not leave this page with an amazing sense of wanting to purchase this game immediately let me prove to you why this game is an instant classic and a historical and traditional method of connecting with your children. </p>
<p>This game was created in 1945 and put out into production by Hasbro in 1949. It has stood the test of time, and it has went through many different revisions eventually ending up on this perfect version. </p>
<p>Now I am not saying that Candyland boardgame won’t go through more revisions because it is possible that that could be the case, but that basically this board game has went through its fair share of criticisms and user reviews. </p>
<p>Therefore by purchasing this game you know you are buying a quality product that has been approved for family use by our society. <a href="http://boardgamegenius.com/">Candyland boardgame</a> is a true gem amongst all board games. </p>
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		<title>Candyland Board Game Is The Precursor To Genius</title>
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		<pubDate>Tue, 24 Aug 2010 00:06:11 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>Nick</dc:creator>
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		<description><![CDATA[Candyland Board Game is an excellent beginner game for your children. They will be able to understand board game fundamentals just from playing this game. One of my favorite aspects while playing this game with my children when they were very young is that playing this game does not require you to know how to [...]]]></description>
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<strong>Candyland Board Game</strong> is an excellent beginner game for your children. They will be able to understand board game fundamentals just from playing this game. </p>
<p>One of my favorite aspects while playing this game with my children when they were very young is that playing this game does not require you to know how to read. </p>
<p>This was very encouraging for my children because they were able to fully participate in <em>Candyland Board Game</em> without too much assistance from my side. </p>
<p>Now, even though this game does not require your children to learn how to read this game does still teach valuable lessons and give excellent insights into being an active interactive participant involved in some activity. Why is this so important for your children? </p>
<p>Well rather than being a casual observer and internalizing that sort of mentality from a young age they are being included on the journey and they learn how to learn from experience (which, after all is the greatest teacher of all). In order to move your pieces within the game your children will have to recognize colors and symbols in order to progress within Candyland Board Game.</p>
<p> Now this is an excellent precursor to an elementary school education where they will surely be taught how to read.</p>
<p>Another aspect of this game which I really like is the fact that it is based on luck. This gives children who are very young an equal opportunity to win the game as any adult can. This goes to show children that the majority of important situations in life are both a mix of luck and skill. </p>
<p>This teaches them the concept of uncertainty that is so ever pervasive within our society. Nothing is for certain and things can change drastically within a blink of an eye. Candyland Board Game shows your children to always be prepared for the uncertain and to never give up because fortune can always turn into their direction.<br />
This game also teaches young children a very basic yet extremely important technique, the idea of taking turns. </p>
<p>Taking turns and patiently waiting for your turn are two extremely important concepts that your children need to wrap their minds around at an early age before they grow up into narcissistic brats.</p>
<p> I’m just kidding! But no really, at first they will not even understand what you are talking about when you try to make them take turns in between game-play. However, as time goes on they will slowly grasp the idea of waiting for their turn and while waiting for their turn to pay attention to their opponent’s movements and be able to plan accordingly their own strategy.</p>
<p>These are essentials (very vitals essentials) that should not be overlooked in your child’s pre-school education. <a href="http://boardgamegenius.com/">Candyland Board Game</a> serves as a tool to not only bring your family closer together but also to teach your children vast life lessons that cannot be found in textbooks or the classroom. </p>
<p>This is your time to “home-school” your children and set them on course for a correct righteous, deliberate, definite life.</p>
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		<title>Cranium Primo Is For The True Board Game Collectors</title>
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		<pubDate>Thu, 05 Aug 2010 00:04:19 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>Nick</dc:creator>
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		<description><![CDATA[There were many different versions of the original Cranium game that were released by the creators. However Cranium Primo beats them all. It is extremely high quality and durable. This is for the true board game collectors out there! Cranium Primo features eight hundred game cards as well as four times the amount of extra [...]]]></description>
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There were many different versions of the original Cranium game that were released by the creators. However <strong>Cranium Primo</strong> beats them all. It is extremely high quality and durable. This is for the true board game collectors out there!</p>
<p>Cranium Primo features eight hundred game cards as well as four times the amount of extra clay that is usually included with most Cranium games. It comes in a beautiful engraved box made out of tin that is sure to last (forever) comparable to the cardboard game boxes that most board games come with. </p>
<p>This is the “deluxe” edition of the original game. This is for all you collectors out there who don’t have any clue what to do with all your extra money. Well I highly recommend throwing out your old Cranium board game and instead replacing it with this souped up version. </p>
<p>You will very soon understand what I am talking about when I say that quality is a very important factor in determining the amount of enjoyable quality time you have while playing a board game.</p>
<p>This version is very shiny compared to its predecessor. If you are easily blinded or distracted by shiny things then I am not sure if I can recommend this game for you. You might end up staring at the beautiful box that <em>Cranium Primo</em> comes in for hours upon hours. So basically not recommended if you have ADD. </p>
<p> You might be asking yourself… is it worth the extra money? Well, to answer your question I would like to bring up an analogy as to why you should buy this deluxe version of the game rather than simply buy the original version. </p>
<p>When you are shopping for a brand new car, you could go ahead and just buy a Toyota, it is very reliable and will get you where you need to go. However many people desire a luxury vehicle such as a Beamer, Benz, or Bentley. </p>
<p>This is the most perfect way that I can prove to you why you should go out there and purchase <a href="http://boardgamegenius.com/">Cranium Primo</a> instead of the original one because you will find yourself the envy of all your fellow board game enthusiasts. This is the luxury board game that you have been dreaming of. A true collector’s item!</p>
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		<title>Cranium Cadoo Game Is The Perfect Game For Your Kids</title>
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		<pubDate>Wed, 04 Aug 2010 23:59:07 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>Nick</dc:creator>
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		<description><![CDATA[Cranium Cadoo Game is specifically designed for children. Even though the instructions state that the age requirement to play this game is seven years old and up, it is possible to allow children even younger than that to start playing with it. The downside of purchasing this game for your family is that you might [...]]]></description>
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<strong>Cranium Cadoo Game</strong> is specifically designed for children. Even though the instructions state that the age requirement to play this game is seven years old and up, it is possible to allow children even younger than that to start playing with it. </p>
<p>The downside of purchasing this game for your family is that you might be able to find this game quite boring and non-challenging. That is why I specifically mention that this board game really is designed for children.</p>
<p><em>Cranium Cadoo Game</em> is actually kind of perfect in helping your children understand how to read correctly and speak fluently. It is required of them to read the cards and game pieces in order to understand how to progress within the game. </p>
<p>The point of the game is as follows: there is a game board that is highly decorated with all sorts of various colors. In the middle of this game board there are sixteen purple circles. </p>
<p>The point of Cranium Cadoo Game is to connect four out of these sixteen purple circles into a straight line, whether horizontal, vertical, or diagonal. You roll a dice and whatever the outcome is determines what sort of card you have to pick from the card deck. </p>
<p>The different types of cards have to do with solving the various puzzles on your own or being forced to solve them with a partner, or having a choice between either solving it on your own or solving it with a partner. </p>
<p>One point about Cranium Cadoo Game that I would like to specifically stress is that in order to maximize your enjoyment while playing this game it is very important that your child can be a fluent reader. If this is not the case then your child will need help reading some of the game cards. </p>
<p>This can in effect go against the rules when choosing a “Solo” card which requires the player to solve the particular puzzle completely on their own. Therefore I recommend that before you purchase this game you are confident in your child’s reading ability.</p>
<p>Usually while playing Cranium Cadoo Game with a group of people, the younger members of the group usually choose to go for the “Combo” cards which require the participation of other players and can seem to be more fun. The older members of the group typically go for the “Solo” in order to gain an advantageous strategic position over other players of this board game.</p>
<p>What is my final verdict? The truth is that there are mixed reviews about this board game. On one hand some people swear by this game and can attest to the fact that there family absolutely loves to get together and play this game. </p>
<p>Other individuals will say that this game is too challenging for their young children and too boring to entertain the parents. I believe that it is a mix of both worlds. </p>
<p>This game can be perfect in keeping your child entertained and spending time with you while at the same moment staying away from television and computer games. It can also be perfect in developing your child’s reading and learning ability. </p>
<p>If I were you and I had my mind set on purchasing the perfect game to play with my children I would not hesitate to buy <a href="http://boardgamegenius.com/">Cranium Cadoo Game</a> today!</p>
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		<title>Start Playing Again With The Cranium Booster Pack</title>
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		<pubDate>Wed, 04 Aug 2010 23:54:36 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>Nick</dc:creator>
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		<description><![CDATA[There are many reasons why the good people at Cranium decided to create the Cranium Booster Pack. First of all the main reason being that since there are a limited number of cards in the original Cranium game, experienced players, seasoned veterans of that board game will soon start to find play extremely redundant. This [...]]]></description>
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There are many reasons why the good people at Cranium decided to create the <strong>Cranium Booster Pack</strong>. First of all the main reason being that since there are a limited number of cards in the original Cranium game, experienced players, seasoned veterans of that board game will soon start to find play extremely redundant. </p>
<p>This is because they have seen the same cards over and over again, thus resulting in them already knowing the answers/activities that are required of them ahead of time. </p>
<p>In order to resolve this issue the <em>Cranium Booster Pack</em> was developed to give these board game enthusiasts a chance to take part in a brand new adventure.<br />
This booster pack contains eight hundred new cards for you to choose from. </p>
<p>These cards are of course split into two hundred each for the four Cranium categories. In order to properly use this booster pack I recommend simply mixing it all in with your original Cranium playing cards. </p>
<p>In this way you will create a familiar yet challenging experience as you recall cards from the original game and yet are faced with these new additional cards that you yet have no knowledge of. This is excellent because you will be able to enjoy yourself more thoroughly as you are greatly challenged by the brand new Cranium Booster Pack.</p>
<p>One thing that I really enjoyed about this booster pack is the fact that if you thought that the original Cranium game was too easy, then you will surely be in for a surprise. </p>
<p>I would even have to go on a limb and say that kids might not find this booster pack particularly entertaining as it might be too challenging for them to understand. The creators of the original Cranium game have really went all out and come up with difficult yet thought provoking new cards that will surely get your brain working. </p>
<p>Many players of the original game would find themselves sometimes stumped as they play through the Cranium Booster Pack. This is another testament to the increased difficulty level that the creators of this game have decided to throw in there. </p>
<p>For those of you that have altogether stopped playing the original game I think it is about time that you pull out that game from underneath your couch (or wherever it is that you keep your old board games) and mix in this booster pack to fully explore the world that Cranium has to offer its players. </p>
<p>Don’t let the creators efforts go in vain! </p>
<p>There are also many small touches that have been put out there that in fact actually lead to big improvement in the way that this game is played. I am not going to go into the specific details in this board game review but you will definitely notice these changes that I am talking about.</p>
<p>So if you were bored with your original Cranium game then go out there and purchase the <a href="http://boardgamegenius.com/">Cranium Booster Pack</a> today and experience the whole new world that is offered to you. I recommend this booster pack for any Cranium enthusiast!</p>
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		<title>Who Knew About Cranium Whoonu Game?</title>
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		<pubDate>Wed, 04 Aug 2010 23:50:44 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>Nick</dc:creator>
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		<description><![CDATA[Cranium Whoonu Game is based around the concept of guessing. You are supposed to guess things about the other players that you are playing with. Of course all of this is based on an element of trust so that a player will not change the answer that he has written down. This is why instead [...]]]></description>
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<strong>Cranium Whoonu Game</strong> is based around the concept of guessing. You are supposed to guess things about the other players that you are playing with. </p>
<p>Of course all of this is based on an element of trust so that a player will not change the answer that he has written down. This is why instead of simply holding the answers in your head players are required to write things down. </p>
<p>The name of this game “Whoonu” is simply a variation on the words “Who knew?” This is the general concept behind this game. The idea that even though you know somebody for a very long period of time (such as your best friend, brother, mother, etc.) you will be surprised to find out certain information about their likes and dislikes. </p>
<p>You gain points based on how accurately you guessed about an individual’s preferences. Sometimes this turns into a heated debate as individuals are shocked about their friend’s preferences that they had no idea about. </p>
<p>A statement such as “I had no clue that you liked so and so…” is a very common to hear while playing this game.</p>
<p><em>Cranium Whoonu Game</em> takes about twenty minutes to complete one round of game play. This is in effect a pretty short game in my opinion especially when compared to longer game such as Monopoly (which can last for hours). The game is not completely a free for all of guessing however. </p>
<p>It provides a structure based on cards and a game board in order to give you a basis onto which you choose your guesses about your opponents. </p>
<p>One issue that I had while playing Cranium Whoonu Game is the fact that it is basically impossible to play this board game with only two people following the rules that come with the game. Obviously by changing the rules (such as drawing four cards facedown) is an option available to us if you wanted to play the game with two people, however why would you want to do that? </p>
<p>I think with two people this game can be entertaining however the real fun begins when you have a crowd.</p>
<p>In such a guessing game however one aspect that I have noticed from playing Cranium Whoonu Game with my family and friends is that it does not matter whether you know somebody for ten minutes or whether you know somebody for your whole life. </p>
<p>Playing this game you will always be able to discover something new about the person that you are playing with. Isn’t that something exciting? I think it is very exciting to be able to uncover new facts about the people that you think you know everything about. </p>
<p>Even while playing this game with my wife I came to discover that she loves to kung-fu movies (something that I had never previously known or ever heard about!) What better way to bring together your family and friends than to sit on a beautiful quiet evening getting to know each other in the most fun and hilarity-filled manner available? </p>
<p>The most important aspect of <a href="http://boardgamegenius.com/">Cranium Whoonu Game</a> is the sense of connection that you develop with the other players</p>
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		<title>Cranium Bumparena Teaches You The Law Of Gravity</title>
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		<pubDate>Wed, 04 Aug 2010 23:46:00 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>Nick</dc:creator>
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<strong>Cranium Bumparena</strong> is a classic board game of pinball and three-dimensional pop out mazes. For any skeptics out there that are wondering about the educational value of a game based on pinball let me be the first to explain to you how a pinball game can help improve your cognitive abilities. </p>
<p>First of all in any game of pinball cat-like reflexes play a very important role in being able to come out as a winner. Successive attempts at this sort of reflexive activity will help foster this skill-set of being able to respond very quickly to new situations. </p>
<p><em>Cranium Bumparena</em> can be very fun and random at times. The variety of situations that are possible in this game are seemingly limitless. There are an unlimited amount of combinations that you could place the bumpers and rubber balls with. </p>
<p>Everything is ultimately based on a deck of game cards that are also very easy and intuitive to understand. This board game is the type that allows you to have a bunch of fun with no qualifications and knowledge to do so.</p>
<p>One of my favorite aspects while playing Cranium Bumparena is that it is very easy to understand and can be played by children alone with no adult supervision as young as six years old. Even though this game is so simple and the instruction manual can be read just once to completely grasp all the rules there is a larger lesson out there for your children to understand. This is a “minor” concept known as physics.</p>
<p>Physics dictates how our physical world operates. Many people take this for granted and generally do not pay any mind to the phenomenon that is constantly generating and perpetuating around ourselves and our environment. Cranium Bumparena (on a miniscule level) helps the young individual (as well as the old adult) to grasp these concepts. </p>
<p>In earlier times the concepts we take for granted such as gravity, law of motion, law of energy, were not only understood but they were not even acknowledged. It was the mind of the world’s most brilliant scientists at those times that observed and quantified these phenomena. </p>
<p>Just as the idea that the Earth is round is accepted as general knowledge these days, at one point in our history this was not such a accepted fact.</p>
<p>Cranium Bumparena helps our minds to understand such basic concepts as freefall, gravity, motion, velocity, speed, etc.  With so many different lessons in store, it is true that this simple board game has a great deal of strategy involved. </p>
<p>Depending on how you place your bumpers you could supersede your opponent’s efforts by understanding the very nature of physics on a greater level than they do. How is that for a game developed for children? Such advanced fields of knowledge wrapped up in an uncomplicated pinball board game. </p>
<p>I highly recommend <a href="http://boardgamegenius.com/">Cranium Bumparena</a> for all ages as something every fun to do. A gaming session is typically quite short lasting no longer than twenty minutes. Everyone is able to partake on the physics-filled pinball strategic mind-twisting adventure that this board game takes us on! </p>
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