Apples To Apples        

Description Of Apples To Apples
The game play of Apples To Apples uses only two decks of cards. One deck of cards is for ‘Things’ and is the bunch of red apple cards. The other deck is for ‘Descriptions,’ and is the bunch of green apple cards. The red apple cards contain nouns that refer to a place, person or thing. The green cards contain adjectives that describe the nouns. Examples of words on red cards are “dolphins”, “policeman” or “bank”. The green cards could contain descriptions like “shy”, “scared” or “blue”. Most of the cards contain a little funny one liner.

There is a referee appointed for the game. Seven cards from the Things deck or red cards are dealt out to the players. The referee selects a Description or green card and the players try to pick things that match the description. The referee gets to choose the thing that appeals most to him. The player who held the red card that gets chosen gets to keep the corresponding green card. Players have to be quick in deciding which of their red cards matches the green card and then toss it in. the last player to toss in his red card is a ‘rotten apple’ and has to take his card back.

Before the start of a game of Apples To Apples the number of cards needed for winning is predetermined. The player who reaches that number first is declared the winner. Everyone gets a chance to be the referee. In large groups, a winner can be declared in every round.

The cards are filled with outrageous comparisons that are guaranteed to get laughs. The cards cover a wide range of topics like people, places, things and events.

Apples To Apples is a very fast paced game that promises a lot of fun, laughter and camaraderie. Apples To Apples is a very popular party game. The fun aspect of the game helps in ice breaking and making feel comfortable with each other.

Apples To Apples is available in a regular pack and a party version. The party version brings the cards in the original version and the cards released in the two expansion versions.

There is a version of Apples To Apples made for players in the age group 7-11. This version is called Apples To Apples Junior.

Review of Apples To Apples

Apples To Apples is a game that can be played in a mixed age group with everybody having an equal amount of fun. Hardly any time is needed to understand the rules of Apples To Apples. People catch on very fast and settle down to have plenty of fun. Apples To Apples is an excellent game for large gatherings.

Good thinking and quick reflexes are needed to do well in Apples to Apples. The most appealing aspect of Apples To Apples is that the fun is in playing not in winning.

Apples To Apples is a very flexible game and players can join or leave midway. The main reason for the popularity of Apples To Apples is that it promotes interaction among people in a mixed group.

Time spent in playing Apples To Apples is indeed fruitful and bound to bring in bushels of fun.