What is the difference between wits and wagers party and family editions?
1415905
W&W Family is the best edition when playing with young kids. The questions make sense to a 5 year old, the game does not use poker chips (there is no gambling), and the rules are the most simple of all three editions. The original W&W is a little more complicated than the other editions. It incorporates the excitement of Vegas by including a felt mat that has different payout odds for each of the guesses. The questions in this edition are the most academic of the three options. It was designed as a party game for adults. None of the content is inappropriate for kids, but some of the questions are about things which they will not have heard of (like Michelangelo's David sculpture, or Martin Luther King's "I have a Dream" speech). W&W Party is a combination of the other two editions. The rules are very simple (like the Family edition), but you are allowed to bet your poker chips on the last question. The questions are lighter than the original W&W (some of them are very silly), but they are not geared for kids. This edition was designed to play with all three generations over the holidays. It was designed to get people interacting and having fun as quickly as possible. Cheers! Dominic Crapuchettes Designer of Wits & Wagers and Say Anything
2051069
I don't know the difference but want to mention the following: 1) the box arrived very damaged with stains on it (I will not use this supplier again), and, 2) the game is very easily mastered. After about two turns for each side it's a boor (sp?). Horeshoes is more exciting. I highly recommend at least not using the supplier.
2233750
Yes and no. They are not the same cards at all. The black boxed one is "We Didn't Playtest This: Either". The cards are different, and they can be played together. There is a third as well, called "We didn't Playtest This: Legacies" which is the third in the series, and is my favorite of the series; and is best played with a more consistent group.
724630
You don't need 1st edition. The 2nd edition is a complete stand-alone replacement. There are a few mistakes in the rules regarding victory cities and scoring (at least in my copy). Avalon Hill has the errata posted online; I'm not sure if the corrections actually made it to print.
356945
The game is mainly the same. However, there have been some minor changes to some of the wording in the game. Unfortunately, as the manufacturer used the same UPC the seller might have only had the older version as this version was released in mid 2013.
226292
No. The family edition is 1/2" larger in both directions. How is it that all 4 other answers are ambiguougs guesses/ or just plain wrong?
1459304
The one i purchased for my son at Christmas was definitely the reprinted 2nd Edition. It came with the card deck and other improvements for the Mexico map.
1216465
No difference. The game has an electronic feature for banking only. No paper money involved as the sets had when I was a child. So, it's a game with electronic banking features.
40337
As I looked up this game on Amazon right now to see the versions to which you are referring, there is not difference except the price. The only thing different than the original game (which is the one you asked about) is the Telestrations 12-player party pack. As the name suggests, it includes 12 notepads, markers, erasers, etc, which makes it nice for large groups. Also, the notepads have 12 pages in them to accommodate the larger group rather than the 8 pages included in the original game. If you're getting the original 8-player game, go with the $25.
1643562
Family edition... otherwise an 11 year old doesn't have a frame of reference for the Party Version.
862995
As far as I know, yes, it is the same game. The 12 pack just has enough supplies for 12 players to play together. I bought it so that it would last longer, too.
1535318
no differences in gameplay. just the design. it's an update from the company. that's all. the first edition will be some sort of an collector's edition now since it's out of print.
159261
I have the download version. The games are: Bridge, Canasta, Crazy Eights, Cribbage, Euchre, Gin, Go Fish, Hearts, Memory Match, Old Maid, Pinochle, Pitch, Poker, Rummy 500, Skat, Solitaire, Spades, Spite & Malice, Tuxedo, War.
590570
The second edition actually fixes some of the random issues with logical inconsistencies (in the first edition you could have a lake on the second floor), and it clarifies some of the scenarios while adding and removing a few of them. You can visit Board Game Geek's forum for more information here: http://boardgamegeek.com/thread/996123/difference-between-1st-and-2nd-editions-betrayal-h
1652594
Hi Tracey N. I took a look and I really don't know what the difference is. I wish I could tell you. I read both descriptions and they both match the game we have, so I am not sure. Perhaps you could try looking on the manufacturers web site for more information. I am sorry I cannot give you a better answer.
831289
Fewer items per card and the junior version pictures are recognizable animals. A young 3 or 4 year old may not have the vocabulary/knowledge to know a ying yang symbol, igloo, paint splatter, the word "art" or "stop", etc. as shown in the original version. We have both and love them. Best family games out there and perfect for traveling.
845727
No, the difference is not significant. At this point, buy whichever version has the cheapest used copy available.