etc. - The Game of Abbreviation Contemplation

by Patch Products Inc.

Product Features

• You'll get a letter combination like PM Or HD Or SC It's up to you to take the clues, think about them, puzzle them through, noodle them out and solve them
• There are 400 Sets of Clues in this game
• For players ages 10 and Up
• Say SC is your letter combination, clue 1 is some call him Kris Kringle - (Santa Claus is the answer)
• Letter Combination is SC, Clue 2 is Albany, Sacramento, and Bismarck to name a few (State Capitols is the answer)

Product Details

• Product Dimensions: 4.5 x 7.5 x 2.5 inches ; 12.8 ounces
• Shipping Weight: 12.8 ounces
• Shipping: This item is also available for shipping to select countries outside the U.S.
• ASIN: B000AOEUCK
• Item model number: 6746
• Manufacturer recommended age: 10 years and up
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #201,202 in Toys & Games (See Top 100 in Toys & Games)
• Average Customer Review: 4.2 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (4 customer reviews)
• Discontinued by manufacturer: Yes

Product Description

From the Manufacturer

etc.® The Game of Abbreviation Contemplation™ Players are given a letter combination as a hint for the answers to five clues. Say your letters are BB: Yogi's sidekick - Boo Boo. Your spine - Backbone. Be first to shout out the correct answer and you score. First player to reach 50 points wins! For 3 or More Players

Product Description

Calling all phrase heads, word worms, and smartypants: etc. awaits you! In this game that matches your quick recollection of phrases and names with a pinch of luck, etc. will be sure to liven up your next game night. Example: the drawn card has the code GE. Two of the five clues are: A kind and generous person (Good Egg), and Prosthetic optical organ (Glass Eye). If you're the first to guess, take one of the five-facedown discs and turn it over to see how many points you score. If you're the first player to reach 50 points, you win! Includes 200 double-sided clue cards, 5 scoring tokens, cardboard card tray, and instructions. For 3 or more players ages 10 and up.

Customer Reviews

Most Helpful Customer Reviews

5.0 out of 5 stars Board Game, January 10, 2012

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Darlene Howell - See all my reviews

= Durability:4.0 out of 5 stars  = Fun:5.0 out of 5 stars  = Educational:4.0 out of 5 stars 

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This review is from: etc. - The Game of Abbreviation Contemplation (Toy)

Awesome game! Too bad it's out of publication. Could use new cards after a while because after you play several games, answers are remembered on cards. Great group board game, can play with 4 or more players. The more, the better!

4.0 out of 5 stars Etc is a fun game, December 30, 2011

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Marstinian - See all my reviews

= Durability:4.0 out of 5 stars  = Fun:4.0 out of 5 stars  = Educational:2.0 out of 5 stars 

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This review is from: etc. - The Game of Abbreviation Contemplation (Toy)

Etc is a fun game and easy for the whole family to play. Questions aren't terribly difficult so the game moves quickly.

4.0 out of 5 stars Another fun word game from Patch Products, April 13, 2010

By 

Michael Ceciliani "Mike C" (New York City) - See all my reviews
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= Durability:3.0 out of 5 stars  = Fun:4.0 out of 5 stars  = Educational:4.0 out of 5 stars 

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This review is from: etc. - The Game of Abbreviation Contemplation (Toy)

I ordered this game for Christmas, through Amazon. Basically, you divide up into two teams. Each team is then given five things on a card to guess, all with the same set of initials. For example, if the initials are BB, circus creators would be Barnum & Bailey, star of My Favorite Martian and The Incredible Hulk would be Bill Bixby, longtime host of The Price is Right would be Bob Barker. You get the idea.

Based on how many the team got right, they then get to pick up to five chips, each with a different point value (2, 4 and 6 points). The points are face down when the chips are picked. The first team to reach 50 points wins.

A fun game that can get very addictive and competitive. In addition, Patch Products, the creators of this game, also make Buzzword, Blurt and Such & Such. I would recommend those games as well.