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 beach fun December 3, 1999
29 out of 29 found this review helpful
We take this game to the beach with us where the gang of kids who play range in age from 5-adult! The number of people who can play is quite flexible, and those who do find it quite addictive! It challenges you to think a little differently, and we find that age has NOTHING to do with skill level (much to the chagrin of the adults and the delight of the children)!
This game is wonderful for almost all ages! November 17, 1999
29 out of 29 found this review helpful
This is probably one of the best games that I have ever played. Not only is it fun, but it is educational and challenging as well. It can be difficult at times, because the part of your brain that you use to play is often neglected. It takes a little while to get the hang of it, but once you understand it, you'll never want to stop! It's sometimes frustrating for some people, but I love solving puzzles like this, so the challenge is exciting for me. It can be played by yourself or with more people. Apparently, students at a university in the South were required to master this game, among other things, in order to earn their PhD. Try it, you'll love it!
A simple concept, but it drives you to be creative. August 26, 2000
Frank Lynch (Brooklyn, NY USA)
27 out of 27 found this review helpful
Like many great games, the concept here is simple. There are 81 cards, and they vary on 4 characteristics (shape, color, shading, and number on the card), each characteristic having three varieties. So all the combinations are 81 (3*3*3*3=81).The object of the game is to look at a group 12 cards and find three where they all share common elements, or differ completely on a characteristic. For instance, a trio could all be green, all be diamonds, and all have a different number of elements and all have different shading... But if there are 'two' of a kind, and not three, it's not a winning trio. (Two reds and a green will not work, even if all the other elements are appropriate.) If you spot a trio, you need to call out "SET" in advance of selecting it; mis-calls count against you. You can also have a set where there is nothing in common in any pair of the three cards. The educational value of this toy is in how it trains you to see relationships and common elements - - as well as uncommon elements. Remember, three completely unique cards constitutes a set just as well as a trio with a common theme. Because there are no 'turns,' per se, with all vying for the relationships at once, players are encouraged to think very quickly. We love this game. I hope you try it!
"SET" is the best game and enjoyed by my family! June 29, 2000
21 out of 21 found this review helpful
SET is a great game. I am always looking for games that will challenge all players at the same time. With children, it sometimes gets boring to wait for their turn. This does not happen with SET. All players are searching for "sets of three cards" at the same time. A friend of mine has an educational game and bookstore. When she was approached to carry this title, she called me up and requested the kids and I play the game and let her know our thoughts. We loved it! Do not be amazed if your child beats you many times ~ as they have clear minds, which is necessary to be successful at SET. We have taken this game on many vacations, as well as played it on the front porch or kitchen table. You will love SET if you are a gamer. Enjoy!
Terrific family game for all ages July 15, 1999
18 out of 18 found this review helpful
Set is a wonderful fun game that gets everyone involved. Kids can play on equal (and sometimes better) footing with the adults. The play is fast and no one gets bored and there are lots of laughs with groups from 2 to five or more. Set is destined to be one of the all time classics and is more fun than most of the games we already put in that category. Highly recommended.
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