Squint Game
by Out of the Box
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Product Summary
Manufacturer: Out of the BoxBrand: Out of the Box
Release Date: 2008-04-01
Model: 1111
Product features:
- Squint and see the pictures take shape
- Players develop their skills as they play and everyone plays every turn
- Fast moving party game for 3 to 8 players
- Contains 72 shape Cards, 500 squint cards, scoring chips, and the squint timer
- Improves vocabulary, visual recognition and eye-hand coordination
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Customer Review: Better than Pictionary!
Summary: 4 Stars
I'm not a big fan of Pictionary. However, the game, when played with a lot of people having a good time - can be fairly fun. So when I heard about Squint, a type of Pictionary clone, I wasn't too keen on getting it. But I knew that the publisher, Out of the Box Games, had made some incredibly fun games, so I decided to give Squint a try.
So is Squint worth your time? The short answer is if you need a inexpensive filler, then yes. A longer answer follows:
First of all, a short description of game play. Squint comes with 72 small square cards with different simple shapes on them. These shapes include lines, circles, curves, etc. These cards are spread face up all over the middle of the table.
Each player then takes a turn. They draw a "Squint" Card from the box and roll a die. The die has numbers 3 "1"'s, 2 "2"'s, and 1 "3" on it. The die determines which word on the card the player will use, with "1" being the easiest word, and "3" being the hardest.
A small timer is then flipped over, giving the player 45 seconds to get the other players to guess their word. They do this by arranging the picture cards in the middle of the table into a shape or picture. They may not give verbal clues, but may animate their picture or point to part of the picture. If someone can correctly shout out the answer, they and the player making the picture both get the points indicated on the die. (1 point for "1", etc.) If no one figures out the picture before the timer finishes, then no points are awarded. The next player then goes.
Whenever points are awarded, small green chips (Tiddly wink style) are given out for points. After each player has gone a specified number of times, the game ends with the person who has the highest amount of points being the winner!
Comments on the game:
1). Components: Out of the Box Games produces some of the best components in their games. This is a small game, but the stuff inside is top notch! The timer is nicely colored, and is very sturdy. The picture cards are a nice shape, and are quite thick and durable. The "Squint" cards are thinner, but are only used minimally, so it doesn't matter. The die has clear numbers written on it, easy to see. The box is the same size as many of the OOTB game boxes, and is very sturdy, and easy to fit on a shelf. All the components fit superbly in the box. The only components I wasn't pleased with were the scoring chips. They are very small and an ugly pea-green. They are too easy to lose, fall on the floor. I would have preferred bigger, easier to handle chips. But still, it doesn't really detract from the game that much.
2). Rules: As with all OOTB games, the rules are very short, and very easy to understand. They are on 3 pages of laminated thick paper, and are easy to read. The back page I found quite helpful, as it shows a picture of every picture card. Not only is this good for inventory purposes, but it is a handy reference when you are deciding exactly how to build your picture. The rules also offer several tips to help include game play.
3). Ease of Play: It's possible to teach this game in less than a minute. Most people are familiar with Pictionary, and the comparisons are evident. People do differ on the picture cards. Some (like me) like the picture cards much better than drawing a picture. Others would rather draw the picture than search through cards and make a picture with predetermined shapes. It's all a matter of personal taste. Many of the "3" words are also extremely difficult to build with the picture cards.
4). Animation: The little feature that allows you to animate your cards is not only fun, but very useful! For example, when I make a Cannonball, and can show it shooting out of a cannon, it's a lot easier for others to guess it. This is my personal favorite part of the game.
5). Playing area: We found that this game actually plays very well on the floor. As the game name implies, it's actually easier to see the pictures when you squint at them. So, if the pictures are farther down, on the floor, it actually works better.
6). The Fun Factor: Squint is fun. We have a lot of fun playing with it, moving around the picture cards, and animating them. I think for it's price and easiness to play and teach, many will enjoy the game. However, it lacks a certain "zing" that I've found in other party games, like Time's Up and Apples to Apples. People are interested in playing the game when I suggest it, but they don't get as excited as they do about other games. Squint is fun, but not massively fun.
However, I still recommend the game. It's a good party game, and it's really quick to play. When you have a short, fun game to pull out, you have a wonderful little filler game. It's not the best filler I've played - but it's quite functional and fun. So try it out and see if you like it!
Tom Vasel
"Real men play board games."
Description of Squint Game
SQUINT... The Award Winning Game Where Pictures Take Shape! In Squint, players use a variety of shapes to build pictures. Other players guess what the picture might be. Players earn points by successfully building, or correctly identifying, the picture. Squint is an innovative fastmoving party game for three to eight players. Everyone plays every turn & the fun never stops! Players use the 72 Shape Cards to build pictures of items listed on the Squint Cards. The Squint Cards include over 1000 different items providing hundreds of hours of fun! Ages 12 to Adult. For 3 to 8 players. Playing Duration: 5 minutes to learn and 20-30 minutes per game.Board Games Toys
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