TOS Crew Review - Say Anything

Say Anything is a fun family game from North Star Games, who also make the game Wits and Wagers (which I had the enjoyment of being able to review last year).  It is for 2-6 players, ages 8 and up, although my 6 year old was able to play easily, as well.  (It is helpful for all players to know how to read and write.)  It's a game that not only tests how well you know each other, but also can reveal things you might not have known about each other!

What's in the box:

• 60 question cards, with 360 topics
• Wipe-off answer boards and makers for each player
• Wipe-off scorecard
• 12 tokens (2 per player)
• Spinner (officially called the "Select-O-Matic 6000")

The question cards all start with "In My Opinion..." and then has three scenarios on each side of the card that the reader can choose from.  The youngest player starts first, and reads one of the scenarios.  For example, it might say, "In my opinion, this is my favorite rainy day activity...".  The rest of the players have to write on their answer cards what they think the reader would finish the sentence with.  When each player finishes, they place their answer card into the middle, face up.  Once all of the players have finished, the reader then (without showing anyone) selects the answer they like best on the spinner and places the spinner face down, so that the other players can't see what's been chosen.  Then, each player places a token or two on the answer(s) they think the reader picked.  Once all the tokens are placed, the reader shows their answer on the spinner, and points are awarded based on the amount of tokens on the answer.

That might sound a tad bit complicated written out like that, but it's actually really, really easy to figure out and get the game going.  Not only is it really, really easy, but it's really fun, too!  It's a challenge to try to figure out what might get the reader's votes and always interesting to see what they've picked! (Hint - since I play with all boys, I always write down something having to do with Legos, Star Wars, or bodily functions - those get chosen a lot!)  The game tends to go by pretty quickly, which is nice for a quick afternoon pick-me-up, and we just play double or triple rounds for family game night.

Because the questions are all based on personal opinion, as well as the wipe-off answer boards, this game is virtually reusable forever!  It's a different game each time, which means it never gets old.  Young and old alike can enjoy playing Say Anything.  All of these factors add up to make Say Anything an awesome family game!  Another two thumbs up for North Star Games from our house!

Say Anything is available at different retailers, both online and in stores, and the price is averages about $20 or so.  Well worth it for an enjoyable family game!  Be sure to find out what other Crew Members thought by visiting the TOS Homeschool Crew Blog!

Disclaimer: I was given this product specifically for the purpose of reviewing here on my blog as a member of the TOS Homeschool Crew. I received no other compensation in regards to this review.