It makes no sense, how do you play the game and what is it about?
1421963
The turtles on the board need to get to the gemstones.The adult lays out the board, placing obstacles on it as he sees fit.In order to do that, the player needs to lay out his instructions for the turtle (move forward, left, right, shoot laser).There are varying degrees of difficulty that you can decide upon based no the progress and age of your kid.
1421964
There are 4 turtle tokens that you place on the board and the goal is to get them to their same colored gem. You start off with just the turtles and the gems on the board and gradually work up to using the obstacle tokens (ice blocks, walls, etc.), and you use the direction cards to move your turtle around the board. One card per turn. One card is to rotate the turtle, another to move it one space, etc. The first person to the gem wins. It teaches the basics of programming.
1421965
There isn't realy a winner because in the initial stages, as the child learns the moves, whoever goes first would win. The adult makes the game increasinly harder as the child learns the obstacles. Cards should be face up so child can choose moves, turn left, right or forward.The cards need to be laid out in sequence of the moves so the program could be followed by anybody else getting from start to finish. It's not a game of luck, it's logical thinking. As the child progresses, the jewels can be placed anywhere on the board. Better for 2 to play at that stage, as more obstacles can be placed in the way. There isn't realy a winner because in the initial stages, as the child learns the moves, whoever goes first would win. The adult makes the game increasinly harder as the child learns the obstacles. Cards should be face up so child can choose moves, turn left, right or forward.The cards need to be laid out in sequence of the moves so the program could be followed by anybody else getting from start to finish. It's not a game of luck, it's logical thinking. As the child progresses, the jewels can be placed anywhere on the board. Better for 2 to play at that stage, as more obstacles can... » Read More There isn't realy a winner because in the initial stages, as the child learns the moves, whoever goes first would win. The adult makes the game increasinly harder as the child learns the obstacles. Cards should be face up so child can choose moves, turn left, right or forward.The cards need to be laid out in sequence of the moves so the program could be followed by anybody else getting from start to finish. It's not a game of luck, it's logical thinking. As the child progresses, the jewels can be placed anywhere on the board. Better for 2 to play at that stage, as more obstacles can be placed in the way. « Show Less
1421966
It's pretty basic, though I agree just reading the description left me wondering as well. We love it though! Even my 4 year old can play with us. Basically you have turtles and you have to give them directions (left right, straight) to get to their gem in the middle of the board. It is really more the idea of programming. The adult playing is the computer, and moves the turtles, while the kids are the programmers giving the directions. There are also different levels so as the kids get a feel for it, blocks can be added that they have to move around, or laser beam through.
1421967
you start with all your cards, and the cards issue "orders" to the turtles. The possible orders are: turn left, or turn right, move forward, shoot laser beam. A player is supposed to issue all the orders he/she believes is required to reach the diamond (or can alternate turns). So what the player is essentially doing is generating a sequential recipe to reach the diamond.
1421968
You have to read and understand the instructions before you start. An adult moves the turtles depending on what cards the children put down. There are several levels of difficulty. Start with the first.I know it seems complicated at first. My grandchildren, aged 8,6 and 4 were playing their own version of the game, where they moved the turtles themselves after an hour or so. Of course, being MY grandchildren they are highly gifted (:-))
1042641
Unfortunately I can't answer your question to tha T but what I can say is playing this game you're garunteed to have an expirence like none other
1653452
I was confused by this at first too. The way the game works is that the person to the right or left of the "guesser" is the person who collects the answers and reads them aloud for everyone to hear. Then the "guesser" has to choose which answer belongs to which person. In short answer, the person doesn't actually see the answers, just hears them. If you're good at reading body language, or your friends have horrible poker faces (like me), it might not be as difficult to guess. I bought this as a gift for my friends for game night once a month. It ended up being a lot of fun and quickly became one of our favorite games to play. I actually learned some new things about my friends. I was confused by this at first too. The way the game works is that the person to the right or left of the "guesser" is the person who collects the answers and reads them aloud for everyone to hear. Then the "guesser" has to choose which answer belongs to which person. In short answer, the person doesn't actually see the answers, just hears them. If you're good at reading body language, or your friends have horrible poker faces (like me), it might not be as difficult to guess. I bought this as a gift for my friends for game night once a month. It ended up... » Read More I was confused by this at first too. The way the game works is that the person to the right or left of the "guesser" is the person who collects the answers and reads them aloud for everyone to hear. Then the "guesser" has to choose which answer belongs to which person. In short answer, the person doesn't actually see the answers, just hears them. If you're good at reading body language, or your friends have horrible poker faces (like me), it might not be as difficult to guess. I bought this as a gift for my friends for game night once a month. It ended up being a lot of fun and quickly became one of our favorite games to play. I actually learned some new things about my friends. « Show Less
1827954
With the games, you play against the computer(device). And I believe that you can change the settings on certain games, so that you can play against other players and not the computer(device). I don't know if this helps you out at all.
1736341
The game's messed up. Something about how they made it that causes it to break after awhile. Went through like 3 already
2272105
you can use a game controller.That how I play the game.You will also like the game.
1425058
It's a number of cards set out called kingdom cards. Then you get a set of cards starting and build a deck by utilizing an Action and a Buy in the turn.Different cards allow interaction and strategy, but it really takes a few plays through to get the hang of it. The directions provide a good example of play, but having someone who is familiar with the gameplay is helpful.
555360
It is limited to those, and it's not really even a game. It's more like a story, which by the way is way more complicated and disappointing than the description or official YouTube videos would lead you to believe.
2100808
It is very hard when you play solo, but it is fun and playable. If you tweak the rules a little bit it could probably be just right for your tastes.
1114314
You don't have to read to much but to really understand the plot behind the game you do need to read some texts. But most of the time there are cut scenes that explain what is going on. As for the dying in this game. If there are two players then as long as both don't die then your good. If its single player than its a little tougher but if you do die you respawn at the same place you died in. So it's hard yet easy at the same time. It does take some thinking to defeat the enemies. Also this game makes a difference in co-op so I would recommend that your kid has someone to play with. Hope this helped. You don't have to read to much but to really understand the plot behind the game you do need to read some texts. But most of the time there are cut scenes that explain what is going on. As for the dying in this game. If there are two players then as long as both don't die then your good. If its single player than its a little tougher but if you do die you respawn at the same place you died in. So it's hard yet easy at the same time. It does take some thinking to defeat the enemies. Also this game makes a difference in co-op so I would recommend that your kid has someone to play with. Hope... » Read More You don't have to read to much but to really understand the plot behind the game you do need to read some texts. But most of the time there are cut scenes that explain what is going on. As for the dying in this game. If there are two players then as long as both don't die then your good. If its single player than its a little tougher but if you do die you respawn at the same place you died in. So it's hard yet easy at the same time. It does take some thinking to defeat the enemies. Also this game makes a difference in co-op so I would recommend that your kid has someone to play with. Hope this helped. « Show Less
1973830
Hello sir, the game is very realistic and strategic, You cannot go with a gun and shot everybody like other games, you need to move with care and make good shots when you do it, I really love it !!!
604305
The game is designed for two to four players. With only two players, it can be a very predictable game of strategy. With three players there's an added element of unpredictablity that adds to the fun/suspense.
185818
No, you can't. But I will say that it is an incredible game. Hope this helps!
295670
We found there's really little interaction directly between players unless you play with the expansion bounty hunter/bounties regardless of the number of players. Effectively it is a "racing" game in the sense you've got to complete things before your opponents do, or get the most money first. With 2 players, it becomes a "sit here and mine the deck for what I need before going out and easily beating everything". So if you don't like games where you compete independently, it might not be for you. Maybe take a look at some of these (free) games designed with player interaction in mind: http://jonathan.kc8onw.net/TCM%20Firefly%20Games/ We found there's really little interaction directly between players unless you play with the expansion bounty hunter/bounties regardless of the number of players. Effectively it is a "racing" game in the sense you've got to complete things before your opponents do, or get the most money first. With 2 players, it becomes a "sit here and mine the deck for what I need before going out and easily beating everything". So if you don't like games where you compete independently, it might not be for you. Maybe take a look at some of these (free) games designed with player... » Read More We found there's really little interaction directly between players unless you play with the expansion bounty hunter/bounties regardless of the number of players. Effectively it is a "racing" game in the sense you've got to complete things before your opponents do, or get the most money first. With 2 players, it becomes a "sit here and mine the deck for what I need before going out and easily beating everything". So if you don't like games where you compete independently, it might not be for you. Maybe take a look at some of these (free) games designed with player interaction in mind: http://jonathan.kc8onw.net/TCM%20Firefly%20Games/ « Show Less
2035575
It's just a game have fun!__________________________________________________________________________________We need some help determining this situation:I´ve landed on a blank space and in my life card said: Go to the Start) Live It!. and Choose another player to go with you both get $50k Dollars. Now the problem is that the player i choose to go with me was one step after from getting a degree (She already pay Tution $20K), then the discussion started because the player demands to have the degree because the card dosent specify if he had to pass and earn the degree or start again in start space and pay 20K again, What do you say folks? It's just a game have fun!__________________________________________________________________________________We need some help determining this situation:I´ve landed on a blank space and in my life card said: Go to the Start) Live It!. and Choose another player to go with you both get $50k Dollars. Now the problem is that the player i choose to go with me was one step after from getting a degree (She already pay Tution $20K), then the discussion started because the player demands to have the degree because the card dosent specify if he had to pass and earn the degree... » Read More It's just a game have fun!__________________________________________________________________________________We need some help determining this situation:I´ve landed on a blank space and in my life card said: Go to the Start) Live It!. and Choose another player to go with you both get $50k Dollars. Now the problem is that the player i choose to go with me was one step after from getting a degree (She already pay Tution $20K), then the discussion started because the player demands to have the degree because the card dosent specify if he had to pass and earn the degree or start again in start space and pay 20K again, What do you say folks? « Show Less
1001063
I do not know anything about this game. I purchased this as a gift for someone else. I would not even understand how to play a game like this or anything similar to it.
1878750
It does not have a randome play function. I reread the intructions and there is no method to have randome play.