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Cranium by Hasbro
Product SummaryManufacturer: Hasbro Brand: Cranium Release Date: 2009-07-20 Model: 16854 Product features: - Cranium is the version of the smash-hit, multi-activity game Cranium made for kids and parents
- Teams work together to race around the board by completing a mix of 14 hilarious activities,
- Now with all new components, including 600 all-new cards and flexible length of play
- Whether you are an aspiring actor, artist, data hound or wordsmith, Cranium gives you and your team a moment to shine
- Cranium Edition gives everybody from Grandma to Junior the chance to shine
- Includes performing wacky stunts, sculpting with Cranium Clay, sketching, acting, and more
Toys and Games Reviews of CraniumCustomer Review: Will cause marital problems! Summary: 5 Stars
Do not play this game or it will cause your relationship to suffer!
We had a neighborhood party about 6 weeks ago and someone said "lets play a game" There were four couples there and someone came up with the great idea to make it men vs women. Big mistake. Huge mistake. My life will never be the same.
I ended up on the men's team, which is good because last time I checked I am still a man, so naturally I tried to do my best to support my team. Things were going pretty well the first game, but obviously one team had to win, which left one team that did not win. Without saying which team won or lost, all I can say is all of a sudden the women's team got kinda mad and started getting very confrontational. I said "lets stop playing this game and play something else" but they wanted nothing to do with that idea and demanded a rematch. The night ended with one team winning 3-0. Not a good week at my house.
A week goes by and the women want a rematch. Against my better judgment we played again. Another couple joined us this time. After three more games we end up at 6-0, and I prepare for another bad week at home. Aren't these games supposed to be fun? Aren't they designed to bring you closer to your friends and spouse? Why isn't it working?
A few more weeks go by and we could not avoid a rematch any longer, so we played again. One couple did not make it, but still another couple joined in. Much better result because of the three games we played, the women won 2 of them. It was kinda weird because they wanted to reset the games counter and kept saying the new score was women 2, men 1. But really it was men 7, women 2. Why is it that they could not see this?
New years Eve rolls around and my birthday is on new years Day, so I ask my wife, who happens to be the Queen of baking, to make me a cake so we could take it to the new Years Eve party with our friends. I told her what I wanted and she refused! Can you believe that? She would not even make me a birthday cake. I ended up having to bake my own birthday cake. I tried to post a picture in this review, but could not, so I posted it under the customer images at the top of the page. Hope you like it, it took a lot of work to get it that way. It may also be the worlds first Cranium cake! Pretty impressive for my first time ever using fondant.
A few more weeks go by and someone comes up with the brilliant idea of having another "game night" I was so against it I had to feign illness to avoid going to play. How bad is that? This game is causing me to lie to my family and friends. It was a sad day for me. Good day for the women, because they won 2 out of the 3 games played bringing the score to 8-4. Also had another couple join in the game. Pretty much every family we know has now joined in to play this stupid game. Our happy neighborhood is not too happy anymore.
Well enough about my personal problems caused by this game, let me actually talk a little bit about the game. It could be a fun game, if people played by the rules. An example would be trying to get your team to guess a song title but you are only allowed to hum the song. Sounds easy, if you know how to hum. Since when does anybody hum with their mouth open and say words in a very muffled tone? I am not a linguistics expert by any means, but that is not humming! But who am I to call someone a cheater?
I am also a little surprised the women's team does not win more games. They seem to have an almost psychic connection. One of the clues was to guess a famous person with saying names, places, or things. Angie gets up and makes believe she is throwing a leg over something like she is getting onto a horse. Well my wife yells out "John Wayne" and she was correct. Women get the point. Then my wife asks Angie "why were you climbing over a fence?" What? How the hell did she guess John Wayne when she thought Angie was climbing over a fence? I have never been able to understand women, but now I am even more confused.
This game also has questions where you need to get your team to guess the answer but you only get a lump of clay and must shape it so they guess the answer. Seriously? Now I have to be a friggin sculptor? Don't I have enough stress in my life already?
Well here is the dilemma, we are having a game night this Friday. I cannot feign illness again because the party is being hosted at my house. I just want things to go back to the way they were. I had a pretty happy life. Why can't I just have that back? Is that really asking too much?
Description of CraniumFor 4 or more playersCranium is an amazing party game that brings friends and family together through 14 fun and riotous activities. You won't believe what your friends and family can do as your team hums, whistles, sketches, sculpts, acts, puzzles and even spells backwards to win. Cranium's outrageous activities are organized into four card decks: Creative Cat will have you sketching, sculpting with clay and even drawing with your eyes closed. Star Performer asks you to hum or whistle a tune, impersonate a celebrity or act out a clue. Word Worm requests you unscramble words, spell challenging ones, guess definitions, fill in the blanks and even spell backwards. Data Head stimulates your gray matter by testing your knowledge of trivia with provocative true/false queries and challenging multiple choice questions. The outrageous multi-activity game Cranium Classic now features 600 exciting new playing cards, flexible play length, and a 60-card bonus Family Pack. Add to that 14 wacky activities including hilarious sculpting, acting, and sketching, and you're in for a fun night of play. So whether you're an artist, a singer, an actor, or a professional speller--there's something for everyone in this endearingly oddball board game. 
The favorite family game filled with wacky activities. | 
The newest version boasts 600 new playing cards and a Family Pack! View larger. | A Colorful, Silly, Creative Game Cranium Classic has long been known for its goofy, unpredictable activities, challenging even the most well-rounded players to step up their game. This latest version includes 600 updated playing cards--making the adventures all-new again--and the bonus Family Pack is a shoe-in for family-only game nights. Though the game features new playing cards, gameplay is still the same--roll the 10-sided, colorful die, pick the matching colored card, and complete the activity listed to advance to the next Planet Cranium. Once you get to Cranium Central, successfully complete the final task and lead your team to victory! The bright, fun colors and cartoonish characters only add to the overall silliness and goofiness of the game, encouraging those playing to let their guard down and have a good time. Build It, Sing It, Perform It, Draw It Cranium is great for large groups or events--whether it's a party, a reunion, or just even a family game night. The game constantly challenges players in trivia and creativity, creating a fun and spontaneous atmosphere. However, keep in mind this particular version of Cranium is designed for ages 16 and up, so if you have younger children, you may want to play one of the other versions. There is also a warning listed about the clay containing wheat--just a thoughtful heads-up for anyone with wheat allergies. What's in the Box Game board, 600 cards, 10-sided die, two tubs of clay, timer, pencils and paper pads, four play pieces, and a 60-card bonus Family Pack.
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