This is a Christmas gift and I'm a little confused. If just 2 are playing are all pieces passed out? Where does the draw pile come from?
1580198
If just two are playing the draw pile comes in when a player cannot play. At that point, you would draw from the pile. The piece would have to be the color that you rolled on the die.
1580199
Most times the players become excited when difficult placing of sticks are actually possible. Thus they become bold n make increasing Wild tries. Before sticks run out, someone will topple the set. Or: game over when sticks run out.
1580200
Not sure, as I have only played the game with 4 persons, and all the pieces were handed out. But if you were playing with only 2, you might start with say 5 each, leaving the rest in the draw pile. If when your roll doesn't come up with a color you have in your pile, then you'd draw from the remaining sticks in the draw pile.
1580201
I'm not sure, I've only played the game with 3 other people and we picked 1 of each color to play with. I'm sure you could pick so many pieces and then leave the rest in a draw pile.
442977
I have not seen it but my boys (8 & 9) want it too, so we think we may spring for it. BUT a word of advice from a mom who bought way too many toys too early for them (when the were 5 & 6). Wait. We bought a pool/ping pong/air hockey combo table and it's trashed. All the games we bought for them at that age are missing pieces. Unless your 6 yr old is really mature, I would wait a year or two if I were you.
2058350
I think all three of your kids would still enjoy it. There aren't many overly complicated cards (the only ones I can think of that are crazy are Chaos cards, and those are optional anyway). The game itself is quite random and appropriate for all ages - no swearing, etc. The game keeps everyone on their toes so they honestly could do very well.
2164885
This was sent to my grandson, who lives far away. This was not an electronic game, so I don't know how it could be played by one person. I believe that the electronic ones can be played alone or with two people.
2264598
You have to have the gaps or the blocks would be too long to hang over and it wont work right. The blocks are about 2-1/4- 2-1/2 feet tall starting out before you start stacking on the top while playing the game. The green bag they show in the picture is 22" tall (I just measured it). It may seem short starting out but as you play and get up 4,5, 6 more layers it gets fairly tall. I wouldn't want it any bigger as the blocks do come tumbling down - cover your bare toes! If it is on a table then it is really tall and kids have a hard time stacking at the top while playing the game. We LOVE this game - kids, adults. It is very high quality and I am very glad I bought it. You have to have the gaps or the blocks would be too long to hang over and it wont work right. The blocks are about 2-1/4- 2-1/2 feet tall starting out before you start stacking on the top while playing the game. The green bag they show in the picture is 22" tall (I just measured it). It may seem short starting out but as you play and get up 4,5, 6 more layers it gets fairly tall. I wouldn't want it any bigger as the blocks do come tumbling down - cover your bare toes! If it is on a table then it is really tall and kids have a hard time stacking at the top while playing the game. We... » Read More You have to have the gaps or the blocks would be too long to hang over and it wont work right. The blocks are about 2-1/4- 2-1/2 feet tall starting out before you start stacking on the top while playing the game. The green bag they show in the picture is 22" tall (I just measured it). It may seem short starting out but as you play and get up 4,5, 6 more layers it gets fairly tall. I wouldn't want it any bigger as the blocks do come tumbling down - cover your bare toes! If it is on a table then it is really tall and kids have a hard time stacking at the top while playing the game. We LOVE this game - kids, adults. It is very high quality and I am very glad I bought it. « Show Less
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Don't know, we ended up having fewer people than expected and only needed to open the 12-player box. But I strongly suspect they overlap. In the 12 there were two packages of cards, one of which was marked "extra" or "bonus" or something like that, so I'm guessing the other, bigger pack is common to the 8 and the 12. We bought the second game so we would have enough of the pads for everyone.
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Try to get rid of the cards in your hand as quickly as possible by matching them to cards that are in the multiple discard piles. You match by the shapes, the colors or the number of shapes. Each player has 3 cards in their hand and their own draw pile. Once you play a card from your hand you replace it from your draw pile. When you've played all your cards (by matching them as mentioned above) you win.
414958
Each piece is a different shape and color. This is an amazing game...fun for all ages!! Don't hesitate to purchase...buy it...play it!!
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There is a blue nylon "game board" and each player moves a chip to keep score. Half the board for younger kids (to the top) and then on around for older ones. Very easy, but we don't like the lightweight chips that came with it and use a colored die since I have lots. More than one player, probably not more than 4 to keep interest alive! My second grade students with special needs consider it a good reward for getting their work done. I pulled in dice with the signs on them and they work hard to use all the dice if they can since score is based on the number of dice you use to "get to" the target number. If kids find it too easy, switch up to Math Dice regular where they do all 4 operations. There is a blue nylon "game board" and each player moves a chip to keep score. Half the board for younger kids (to the top) and then on around for older ones. Very easy, but we don't like the lightweight chips that came with it and use a colored die since I have lots. More than one player, probably not more than 4 to keep interest alive! My second grade students with special needs consider it a good reward for getting their work done. I pulled in dice with the signs on them and they work hard to use all the dice if they can since score is based on the number of dice you use to... » Read More There is a blue nylon "game board" and each player moves a chip to keep score. Half the board for younger kids (to the top) and then on around for older ones. Very easy, but we don't like the lightweight chips that came with it and use a colored die since I have lots. More than one player, probably not more than 4 to keep interest alive! My second grade students with special needs consider it a good reward for getting their work done. I pulled in dice with the signs on them and they work hard to use all the dice if they can since score is based on the number of dice you use to "get to" the target number. If kids find it too easy, switch up to Math Dice regular where they do all 4 operations. « Show Less
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By playing! Its all about the story telling and creativity. There isn't scoring - although you could create, have folks vote of something. Game travels well and all ages can play. My 4 and 6yo both love it. Never actually scored, or had the kids ask about scoring or a winner.
414957
Where are you reading that it mentions gray? I bought this for my nephews last year and if I recall a few of the pieces are gray. You're correct, tho, they're all multi-colored strands in various shapes/patterns. It's a very fun, addicting game!
1464682
if the dice shows a 3 then multiples of three must be played by all till finished. At any one turn a person may not repeat colours or the same number - so you may not use two 7s or two red tiles. My granddaughters and the adult teens had a ball with this game. It was perfect for filling in time until dinner was served.
1388536
Underneath the shuffler there is a crank that easily is picked out. It inserts into the side where there is a hole, but would not stay in place. It was possible to hold it in and then turn the crank to do the shuffling but it was difficult. However my box contained two additional cranks which snapped into place and work well. If you don't have the extra cranks, return it and get a new box which probably will have the extras and use only them as they snap into the hole and it is easy to use.
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I totally agree with girard's response. You might want to look at this item too ...http://www.amazon.com/gp/aw/d/B000P1PVMQ/ref=mp_s_a_1_55?qid=1381330005&sr;=8-55π=AC_SX110_SY165My 2 and a half year old really enjoyed playing this. Kids can make thier own shapes and towers as per their imagination.
1416726
Basically place one piece at a time switching player to player. The first with 5 in a row or 5 captures wins. To capture you get two pieces on opposite sides of two pieces in a line (cannot capture lines of 3+ or 1 just two).
1251270
The six decks are all mixed together. I play Hand & Foot, and we use 1 deck per person playing. Usually we have 8 players, and we use 2 shufflers to mix the 8 decks.
2235525
I played last night with just two and it worked perfectly. Some of the Sheldon cards aren't really beneficial for just two players but overall it works. :)