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SET is a card game of quick recognition and deduction. Each card contains one of three symbols (squiggles, diamonds, ovals) in varying numbers (up to three), colors (purple, green, red), and degrees of shading. A dealer arranges 12 cards, face up, and the players--without taking turns--hastily scrutinize the images for logical "sets" of three cards linked by combinations of sameness or difference. It's not as complicated as it sounds: examples include a trio of paired ovals with increasing levels of shading between cards, or disparate symbols in different colors which increase in number on each card (card one has a green squiggle, card two a pair of purple ovals, card three a trio of diamonds). The trick is to keep calm while trying to make the rapid connections. The Darwinian nature of the game (remember: everyone plays simultaneously) is certain to cause some feistiness among more competitive players. --Tom Keogh
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This award winning card game is for one or more players. It is recommended for ages six and above. The object of the game is to identify "sets" of three cards. Each card is unique in its four features; color - red, green or purple, symbol - diamond, squiggle or oval, shading - solid, striped or open, and number - 1, 2 or 3. A "set" consists of three cards on which each feature is either the same on all of the cards, or different on all of the cards. This game contains complete instructions for play, 81 cards, and a durable plastic carrying case.
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321 of 324 people found the following review helpful
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Highly addictive game because there are no turns, just every body whaling away at once. Trying to match up these shapes and colors becomes maddening after awhile. It is quite easy to get lost and see no matches what so ever and all of a sudden your brain will just click and you will be seeing sets everywhere. This is a very simple game to learn and very hard to master. First time players will get frustrated very easily if they are playing with SET veterans. The idea is to match any three cards on the table by having all of the card's characteristics being all the same or all different. Your spatial reasoning will get a real work out as you play through the deck the number of times equal to the number of players. Points are scored for each successful set and points are lost for incorrectly picking a set(which happens alot when everyone is in a hurry to find the next set.). A great great game that is loads of fun but a real mental workout.
281 of 286 people found the following review helpful
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This game is the best invention since chess, if you want to improve your child's thinking ability! When I taught gifted students in grades 2-8, they would beg to play it. Kids would say over and over, "It''s hard, but it's fun". I read that it is an activity where the right brain and the left brain work together. The best thing about it is that it is not dependent on age or reading ability. There are 6 year olds who could beat me, and there are adults I can beat. A group of all ages can play together competitively, and no one has to hold back. Also, it is very light and portable for travel, or for just having handy if people are bored.. I take the cards out of the case, put a rubber band around them, and put them in my bag.
135 of 135 people found the following review helpful
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This educational game is extremely fun. Of the 7 members of our family - 5 of us play very often. We even invite company over to play! Our youngest who is 6 enjoys this game and can beat mom at 40! The other 5 children also are extremely fond of the game. The only problem that we have encountered is that sometimes 2 or more people yell "SET" at the same time. We have solved that proplem by incorporating a bell from a different game set next to the 12 cards to ring instead of yelling "SET". This works very well for our family! The best thing about this game is that it is extremely fun for all age groups! We can get quite competitive and play it over and over again.
Most Recent Customer Reviews
Great game
Great game to enhance the creativity of the children.
Looks easy but very challenging.
Even adults can play and enjoy the game.
Enjoy it :-)
Looks easy but very challenging.
Even adults can play and enjoy the game.
Enjoy it :-)
Published 9 days ago by Tushar
simply awesome
the best word to describe this game is "thrilling"
fun, educational, and exciting! works great with 4 players, great mind game
fun, educational, and exciting! works great with 4 players, great mind game
Published 19 days ago by Pete
great mind game for young and old
Fun game that exercises your mind, spatial thought, and reaction time. We played with adults and with nine year olds. Everyone had an equal chance of success. Read more
Published 28 days ago by Lucy11
Fun game! We're college kids and we still like it!
We played this for a solid hour and loved it! Kind of funny to see a bunch of college kids on a Saturday night playing this game, all huddled over the table trying to find sets.
Published 1 month ago by iwannie24
its set...
pick a 'set' of matching patterns from a spread of cards. seems easy, but you will find yourself challenged. cheap, engaging, good fun.
Published 1 month ago by Lael
Funnest Card Game Ever!!!!
I first played this game with a group of friends to pass the time. When it was time go we didn't want to put it down. It's a game for all ages and is very engaging. Read more
Published 2 months ago by TRE
set
speedy delivery was given on a great game and at a very good price. I use this in the classroom. Logic flows.
Published 2 months ago by malbers
Fun Fun Fun
This game is addictive, I played it for the first time on a backpacking trip to Kentucky. The game-set is portable,and the game-play is simple. Read more
Published 2 months ago by penman
Great
Its a great game. Its a fun way of learning. Easy way of explaining set concepts. My 4 year old loves this game.
Published 2 months ago by pranati
It is good game, but why is sold for more than 10 dollars?
It is very interesting family game. My kids love it. But I don't know why it cost more than 10 dollars to a pack of cards. Anyway, you may find some where sell it cheaper.
Published 3 months ago by Chad Chou
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