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Our query in the last issue of Astronology regarding favorite board games solicited a number of responses! Here we'd like to share two with you.
First, Mark Silverstein from New York told us about two games - "Apples to Apples" and "Elfenland." "Apples to Apples," published originally by Out of the Box Publishing, and now by Mattel, is a card game suitable for groups and parties, ages 12 and up. During the game, the judge selects a "green apple" card containing an adjective. The remaining players then select from their "red apple" cards which noun is the best match for that adjective. The judge makes the decision, often selecting the noun that is the "most creative, humorous or interesting." With an average playing time of 30 - 60 minutes, "Apples to Apples" can be creative fun at home or on the road. Mensa International chose "Apples to Apples" as a 1999 Mensa Select prizewinner, an award given to only five games each year.
"Elfenland," published by Rio Grande Games, is a German-style board game suitable for individuals ages 10 and up. The game takes approximately 1 hour to play, ideally with 2 - 6 players. During the board game, which also uses cards and tiles, each player tries to reach as many cities as possible before returning to his / her "home city."
Jeffrey Bassman of New Jersey also wrote in regarding his favorite game: "My favorite summertime board game was always Sorry!There's nothing like sending the competition back to 'Start'."
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