Products tagged with Card Games

Fluxx Card Game

Mon, 20 May 2013 21:33:57 +0000

Fluxx is a game that will flex your decision-making and strategic thinking muscles with four card types and rules that are constantly changing. Goal cards tell you how to win, rule cards tell you how to play, action cards tell you what to do and keeper cards help you reach your goals. But the rules that govern the cards are always in “Fluxx” so it’s critical to pay attention and keep your eye on the prize. Which, in this case, is the highly sought after title of “Fluxx Player of the Evening, Your Living Room Division.”

Genius in All of Us [Hardcover]

Mon, 20 May 2013 21:33:57 +0000

So you weren’t born a child prodigy with the talent of a concert pianist and the swing of a baseball legend. So what says David Shenk, author of The Genius in All of Us, a provocative book that disputes the popular belief that talent and intelligence are genetically predetermined. While genes do play a role in giftedness, Shenk examines the profound impact that practice, determination, parenting and lifestyle have on the development of one’s abilities. Shenk’s optimistic book investigates new scientific findings regarding human talent while delivering the hopeful message that we all have the potential for greatness.

Loot Card Game

Mon, 20 May 2013 21:33:57 +0000

We thought about writing the whole description for this pirate-themed card game in pirate speak, but decided that would just be annoying. You can thank us later. Loot is a Mensa Select winner that will improve your memory, decision-making abilities and strategic thinking skills as you storm your opponents’ merchant ships to seize valuable treasure. But, you have to watch your back because plundering pirates are also out to capture your ships. (Pirates are sneaky like that.) The team version of the game will improve your leadership skills and have you saying “Ahoy matey!” Sorry, we couldn’t resist.

Perpetual Commotion

Mon, 20 May 2013 21:33:57 +0000

Perpetual Commotion is a real-time card game that’ll have your hands and mind operating in nanoseconds. This crazy-fun amalgamation of strategy, speed and luck challenges players to get rid of their cards as fast as they can. The first player to empty their feeder pile wins the round and the first player to get 150 points wins. Although Perpetual Commotion seems like all fun and games, our brain will be working hard as the neurons in your prefrontal cortex fire at warp speed. This addictive party game will have your heart racing as you improve your visual processing speed and reaction time.

Set

Mon, 20 May 2013 21:33:57 +0000

This fast-paced game challenges players to identify the similarities or differences among a set of cards. Each card in the deck is unique, with varying shape, color, number and patterns. Just shout out “Set” when you spot three cards that form a set. Whether playing alone or with a group, Set will put your recognition and deduction skills to the test. Set also makes a great gift. In fact, half the people who buy it at our stores already have Set at home and are coming back to buy one for a friend. Gift for impossible-to-shop-for Aunt who has absolutely everything: check!

Spot It

Mon, 20 May 2013 21:33:57 +0000

Some people can spot a 90% off designer dress in a pile of discounted rubbish. They make out street signs from superhero distances. And they can identify the rarest of rare birds without even trying. You can be one of those people after a few quick rounds of Spot It! This smart game contains 55 illustrated cards with eight symbols each. There is always one, and only one, matching symbol between any two cards. All you need is a sharp eye and quick hands to take home the title of “Spot It! Master of the Visual Universe.” Win or lose, every player gets killer visual perception skills as a parting gift.

The Ultimate Book of Card Games

Mon, 20 May 2013 21:33:57 +0000

From All Fives to Ziginette, the Ultimate Book of Card Games is packed with simple instructions and clear illustrations for over 350 of your favorite card games. This classic and comprehensive guide is organized by general, gambling, solitaire and children’s games and is a must-have for any household, college dorm, family cabin, or neighborhood bar with a pack of cards and a penchant for Poker, Pinochle or Pyramid.

24 Game

Mon, 20 May 2013 21:33:57 +0000

Once upon a time in Mr. What’s-His-Name’s class, you were the undisputed math whiz of the sixth grade. Nowadays, you’re lucky if you can calculate a 20% tip without whipping out your phone to use the tip calculator app. Unfortunately, that means helping your kids with their math homework is absolutely out of the question. Good thing there’s 24 Game. These handy and fun card sets teach kids about math, have a self-check feature and offer three difficulty levels. And there’s no shame in using them yourself to brush up on those long-forgotten math principles. Go on. Do your sixth-grade, math-genius self proud.

Remember Playing Cards DVD

Mon, 20 May 2013 21:33:57 +0000

From your weekly gin rummy tourney with the ladies to the blackjack tables of Vegas, the Remember Playing Cards DVD teaches you how to remember which cards have been played and know which ones are still left in the deck. This exclusive system shows you how to apply concepts of 3D and high-definition memory to instantly and accurately remember playing cards for any game. But remember, this is the kind of power that casinos don’t want you to have! So if you get caught counting cards by a casino owner who wants to fit you with a pair of cement galoshes, you’re on your own.

Swish

Mon, 20 May 2013 21:33:57 +0000

We use our visual perception skills for everyday things like hanging a perfectly-aligned picture wall that would make a certain lifestyle icon turned women’s penitentiary resident turned reality TV show host proud. But skills like that take practice. That’s why there’s a game called Swish. This spatial card game challenges players to make matches, or “swishes,” by layering transparent cards on top of one another so that every ball swishes into a hoop of the same color. The player with the most swishes wins. Various levels of play and a few twists make Swish surprisingly addictive to play.

Anomia

Mon, 20 May 2013 21:33:57 +0000

Sure, coming up with the name of a frozen food or a dog breed sounds easy enough. Or at least that’s what you think while downing a Hot Pocket and petting your cocker spaniel. Turns out, coming up with it before your opponent in a game of Anomia is not quite as easy. The rules for this Mensa Select winner are simple: Flip over a card from the pile and face off with the player whose card has the same symbol as yours. Then, blurt out an example of the person, place or thing on your opponent’s card before they can do the same. Win or lose, you’ll laugh, shout and exercise your noggin.

Trigger

Mon, 20 May 2013 21:33:57 +0000

Slap yourself silly in this ridiculously fun party game. Players answer "true" or "false" to statements as quickly as possible by slapping the target. Right Hand = "TRUE", Left Hand = "FALSE". Sound easy? Here are some sample statements :

• Groundhogs have teeth
• You are wearing a ring on your left hand
• There are 6 Olympic rings
• Cows drink milk

Do you have the fastest hand? You won't believe how many laughs are packed into such a tiny tin!

Cubu

Mon, 20 May 2013 21:33:57 +0000

Brain game or work of art? With Cubu, you get both. This challenging card game tests the visual perception skills of the design inclined as they follow number and color sequences to quickly calculate the position of particular squares. We won’t get bogged down with the rules here because we’d much rather talk about the drop-dead gorgeous box and the engaging patterns, vibrant colors and stunning graphics of the playing cards. Inspired by Bauhaus artist Josef Albers’ series of paintings that explored color, “Homage to the Square,” Cubu makes a chic gift for aficionados of well-designed goods.

Distraction

Mon, 20 May 2013 21:33:57 +0000

Research shows it’s difficult for humans to memorize a sequence of numbers longer than seven digits. But your memory skills are top notch, so you’re confident it’ll be a cinch. Prove it with a game of Distraction. Remember these digits: 7, 3, 6. Now, bang out a drum beat on the table. Okay, remember these numbers: 4, 2. Next, answer this: if you were stranded on a desert island, what three items would you bring? Now, remember the numbers 9, 1, 3—in order with the five digits that appeared before you had to bang on the table and answer a silly question. Remember the sequence right to get rid of your cards and win the game.

Snake Oil

Mon, 20 May 2013 21:33:57 +0000

Step right up, ladies and gentlemen, boys and girls. We’ve got a must-have cure-all for your word woes and neuron malfunctions. It’s called Snake Oil. And unlike the dubious elixirs of the same name sold in the Old West, this Snake Oil actually works to rev up your gray matter. One player picks a customer card to determine his or her persona. Then, the other players combine two word cards to create a product to pitch to the customer. So you might have to sell a pocket worm to a caveman or a burp cannon to a cheerleader. If your product sells, you get the customer card. The player with the most customer cards wins.

Word A Round

Mon, 20 May 2013 21:33:57 +0000

If your vocab’s getting a little rusty, gather ‘round with some family and friends for a few lightning- paced rounds of Word AR ound. All you have to do is spot and shout out the word in one of three rings on a round card. Sounds easy enough, but don’t get too cocky. Because that sneaky continuous ring makes it surprisingly difficult to spot where the word begins. Call out the correct word first to collect the card. The first player to collect 10 cards clinches brain game victory. Word A Round comes with 100 cards containing three words each, giving you ample opportunity to amp up those word skills.