Mermaid Beach is a fun and fast game with a light level of character interaction and aggression. It's a lot more fun than Go Fish, Old Maid, or Hearts, and yet has the same game mechanics of all three included resulting in a fun game for everyone to play. It's perfect for the age group and for families, but the game elitist won't have much use for it. A pity as I'm sure there are a lot of gamers who would enjoy Mermaid Beach.
Smarts and wits will be tested as the players are tasked to name a random number of people, places, or things. Sometimes, only one player will be put in the hot seat. Other times, everyone can play. Regardless, all the players must do their best to be the first to win the game as the game is also playing against the players! This makes for a strange mix of cooperative and competitive game play that is going to be a lot of fun at your next family gathering or party!
Based on “The Noisy Book” children’s book by Soledad Bravi, The Noisy Book Games is targeted at children aged two to fives years. The four games included in this application are: “Discover the Sounds”, “1, 2, 3 Sounds”, “Memory Game” and “Noisy Rap”. The game text and sounds are presented in both English and French.
What could be better on a hot day than a quick dip in the pool or a nearby pond? NOTHING! Recreate the fun of a hot summer's day playing in the water with Splish Splash! as you and the other players attempt to make the biggest splash in the pond! Fun and chaos will ensue, but hidden underneath the surface of this kids game is a surprisingly entertaining experience for the entire family!
Being a game designer is very much like being an architect and an artist at the same time. Game designers must split their focus between form and function to achieve a final product that is both pleasing to the eye and fun to play. Doug Arduini, the designer of the trivia game, Non-Trival Quest, recently sent us a brief summary of how his game came to life and went from a simple idea to a fully realized self-published product.
Attention: This game has been re-reviewed to accurately reflect the game in its final form. Please see the new review for full details.