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Gamewright The Scrambled States of America Game

4.8 4.8 out of 5 stars 2,075 ratings
The Scrambled States
  • Ages 8 and up
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4.8 out of 5 stars
2,075 global ratings

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Customers find the game fun to play and educational. They mention it's cute and helps kids learn the states. Customers also say it's easy to learn, set up, and complete. They mention it engages both kids and adults. Customers also appreciate the pacing of the game.

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427 customers mention "Fun to play"427 positive0 negative

Customers find the game fun to play. They say the cards are colorful and fun to look at. Readers also mention it's a neat concept and a cute game all ages can enjoy together. They say it's a clever way to make learning about the United States fun.

"...10 years may be pushing it (they may get bored). It's a simple game that does not take too long to play either...." Read more

"...It’s a very clever way to make it fun to learn about the United States — to recognize the shape of each state, to know where each state is located,..." Read more

"...Just enough competition to make the game fun!" Read more

"...This game is different every time we play, yet ALWAYS fun!..." Read more

286 customers mention "Educational value"278 positive8 negative

Customers find the game educational and fun enough to hold a child's attention. They say it helps kids learn the states and capitals. They also mention it teaches geography and is good for getting familiar with where states are and capitals. In addition, customers say the game reinforces their map-reading skills.

"...It teaches the kids where the states are located, where the Pacific and Atlantic Oceans are, capitols and nicknames...." Read more

"...that way until she learns where things are because it allows more learning with every play." Read more

"...Great way to learn the states and capitals and perfect refresher for the older players...." Read more

"Played this with friends and loved it. It was a must buy. Helpful when learning the states." Read more

84 customers mention "Ease of use"68 positive16 negative

Customers find the game easy to learn and play. They mention it's a simple game and lasts about 10-15 minutes. Customers also say the game is easy to set up, play, and complete. They appreciate the rules are pretty simple and easy to remember after a couple of rounds.

"...This is such an easy game to learn for anyone I'd personally say from 4 years - 9 years. 10 years may be pushing it (they may get bored)...." Read more

"...The rules are pretty simple...." Read more

"...It is not complicated (easy directions for a sleep deprived Mom) and yet is not mind numbing to play and actually have fun...." Read more

"...She really enjoys it. It is easy to learn, easy to play, and educational fun. There is even a suggested modification on playing with younger players...." Read more

69 customers mention "Age range"64 positive5 negative

Customers find the game great for all ages. They say it's a fast-paced game that engages both kids and adults. Some say it's particularly good for fifth graders who have to learn the states and capitols. They also mention it's suitable for the family to play together with little lag time, so kids won't lose interest.

"...There is even a suggested modification on playing with younger players...." Read more

"...Great way to learn the states and capitals and perfect refresher for the older players...." Read more

"...The game is a gradual & natural way for players to learn the names of the states, where they are on the map, directions (N/S/E/W), capitals, and..." Read more

"...This game does provide some family bonding time and is beginning to teach my children about the location of states...." Read more

38 customers mention "Pacing"38 positive0 negative

Customers find the pacing of the game fairly quick. They mention it helps with reaction time, speed reading, and sounding out words. They also say the game is gradual and natural way for players to learn the names of the cards. Some turns are really a case of speed, while others require more skill. Overall, customers say the game involves both quick reflexes, knowledge, and some luck.

"...It's a simple game that does not take too long to play either...." Read more

"...The game is quick-paced, and as a busy mom of 3, is a literal game changer (the differance between sitting on the shelf and actually getting played)...." Read more

"...The game is a gradual & natural way for players to learn the names of the states, where they are on the map, directions (N/S/E/W), capitals, and..." Read more

"...The game doesn’t take long to play and there are several variations so that we could adapt and have his 3.5 year old brother play, too." Read more

35 customers mention "Value for money"30 positive5 negative

Customers like the value for money of the game. They mention it's worth their money, has some educational value, and fun. Some say it exceeds all expectations and is an awesome tool for helping to teach kids about the states.

"...Worth every penny!" Read more

"...to reinforce information about the US states and is definitely worth the price I paid." Read more

"...GREAT BOOK! Worth getting and keeping!" Read more

"...Definitely worth it." Read more

26 customers mention "Color palette"21 positive5 negative

Customers like the color palette of the product. They say it's cute, colorful, and well-done. Some appreciate the contrast and that the states show different colors.

"...I like how the states show different colors so it's a little bit easier for them to learn the shapes of the states and locations as well...." Read more

"...The book that you get with it is cute but much smaller than I was expecting and since it’s made of thin paper it probably won’t hold up very well...." Read more

"...SO, I thought that the illustrations were endearing, the actual method of play was fun and varied, but the content was lacking...." Read more

"...Very colorful and well done. The only drawback is perhaps the thickness/durability of the items included, especially the state maps...." Read more

20 customers mention "Creativity"20 positive0 negative

Customers find the game well-thought-out, clever, and creative. They appreciate the good quality cards and instructions.

"...And everything else about the game is great quality.I highly recommend purchasing this great game!..." Read more

"...Good quality cards/instructions, fun game play (doesn’t feel like you're just drilling facts), and is actually really good for getting familiar with..." Read more

"...Very colorful and well done. The only drawback is perhaps the thickness/durability of the items included, especially the state maps...." Read more

"...So far we played this a couple of times. This is such a creative, simple way to learn about the States!..." Read more

Get your facts UNscrambled with The Scrambled States of America!
5 out of 5 stars
Get your facts UNscrambled with The Scrambled States of America!
A little scrambled on your State and Capitols knowledge? Me too! And in trying to teach my 3rd grader, that was painfully obvious. UNTIL, we found The Scrambled States of America! Fun was had by all, young and old(yes, I'm feeling old at 30!), WHILE fun facts were being deposited into my son's learning tank. (Who else had forgotten that Carson City is Nevada's capitol?)The game is quick-paced, and as a busy mom of 3, is a literal game changer (the differance between sitting on the shelf and actually getting played). It averages 10 to 15 minutes per game, which is going through all 50 state cards!It is not complicated (easy directions for a sleep deprived Mom) and yet is not mind numbing to play and actually have fun. Each state card has the State name, State Capitol, and the State Nickname(who knew that Utah is the Beehive State? Not I!). You then try to earn your State cards by being the first to identify one of your States that meets the criteria for whatever the Red Scramble card is asking. Such as, 'Is South of Colorado', or 'Nickname contains 4 different vowels', or 'Touches the Atlantic Ocean' or 'State has same number of letters as it's capital'. This game is different every time we play, yet ALWAYS fun! We have played with either 3 or 4 people, only difference is that it went a little faster with 3.The disapointing thing about this product:My son originally wanted this game because he has the Scrambled States Talent Show book (different book in the series) and loves it! This game advertises that the book, The Scrambled States of America, is included. We were very excited to add this book to our library and that was a part of the reason that we decided to make this purchase. Long story short... it's not really able to be considered a book IMO. It's more of the original book in a 5in square pamphlet format. Definately not able to be added to our library, it would get lost and destroyed quickly in the hands of my 2 yr old. While my son and I were dissapointed with that aspect, we greatly enjoy playing the game. And everything else about the game is great quality.I highly recommend purchasing this great game! You'll feel like you're in the "Land of Enchantment" (the State Nickname of New Mexico: Fun Fact courtesy of this game) when your child is unassumingly getting a better understand of the geography of the United States and happily learning their State Capitals! Win Win! Get your facts UNscrambled, with The Scrambled States of America Game! Worth every penny!
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DTLC
5.0 out of 5 stars Great learning game for the states!
Reviewed in the United States on January 22, 2017
Style: The Scrambled StatesVerified Purchase
This is a great game for anyone that wants to jump ahead and have their kids learn about the states and locations. I have an 8 year old boy who is in 3rd grade. He has ADHD and just hits the scale on being on the autism spectrum. Kids by us start learning about the states in 4th grade so I wanted to give him a jump start for this subject. This is such an easy game to learn for anyone I'd personally say from 4 years - 9 years. 10 years may be pushing it (they may get bored). It's a simple game that does not take too long to play either. It teaches the kids where the states are located, where the Pacific and Atlantic Oceans are, capitols and nicknames. I didn't care about the nicknames but hey....if he learns them - great! I like how the states show different colors so it's a little bit easier for them to learn the shapes of the states and locations as well. Each player is given a small little state map of their own so you do not have to share maps. My son was able to understand this right away but does get a bit frustrated if he's too slow at finding a state - but that's what it's all about - becoming familiar where the states are located and learning the capitols as well! If your child already knows where the states are and you're just trying to help them learn the capitols and whatnot - I don't think I would recommend this. But if you're wanting to teach your child the names and locations of all of the states - than I would highly recommend! And again - if they learn the capitols and nicknames too - bonus!!!!
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Moore-Al
5.0 out of 5 stars Great Geography Game!
Reviewed in the United States on May 29, 2018
Style: The Scrambled StatesVerified Purchase
This is a wonderful game for confident readers age 8 or older. I’m a Grandma, and I loved playing it with the kids in the neighborhood. I’ll buy it for my grandchildren when they’re older. It’s a very clever way to make it fun to learn about the United States — to recognize the shape of each state, to know where each state is located, what states are its neighbors, the names of the state capitols, and each state’s slogan or “nickname.”

Every player gets dealt a hand of cards, which they keep face up on the table in front of them and quickly study. Then a card is turned over from a deck in the middle of the table saying something like (for example) “A state that has 4 syllables.” There are many different states that could qualify. (Alabama. Mississippi, California, North Dakota....) The first player to both slap the table and say the name of a 4-syllable state that is currently in their hand wins that card and sets it aside in a separate pile, face down. Whoever wins the most cards wins that round.

The rules are pretty simple. Question cards ask about the shape of the state, the distance between states, how many other states share a border with a state, words that are hidden inside the names of states – “Miss” in Mississippi;” “Main” in Maine; “Oh “ in Ohio; For” or “If” in California; “Aware” in Delaware, etc – the nature of the state’s nickname (for example) “A state whose nickname contains a flower,” and because each state is illustrated with a face on it, some wearing hats etc, some question cards will say (for example) “A state that’s showing teeth.”

If some players read faster than others, we found that having one person read the question cards out loud (instead of playing the hand) helped to even the playing field. It also avoided having someone misunderstand the the question.

I think Gamewright – a very reliable brand for fun games – would be wise to create a more advanced version of this game with a more realistic map and a much larger set of questions. I suspect kids 12 and up, as well as adults, would enjoy the challenge.
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CSO
5.0 out of 5 stars Fun Game and Great Way to Learn USA Geography
Reviewed in the United States on April 6, 2024
Style: The Scrambled StatesVerified Purchase
I believe all Americans should have a solid understanding of USA geography, so I bought this game for my grandchildren to play and learn. They really enjoy it. My 9-year-old and her friends enjoy it immensely, and my 7-year-old (who is not yet old enough to play) loved reading the cards to the players. Just enough competition to make the game fun!
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Bookworm Farmer
5.0 out of 5 stars Get your facts UNscrambled with The Scrambled States of America!
Reviewed in the United States on February 26, 2019
Style: The Scrambled StatesVerified Purchase
A little scrambled on your State and Capitols knowledge? Me too! And in trying to teach my 3rd grader, that was painfully obvious. UNTIL, we found The Scrambled States of America! Fun was had by all, young and old(yes, I'm feeling old at 30!), WHILE fun facts were being deposited into my son's learning tank. (Who else had forgotten that Carson City is Nevada's capitol?)

The game is quick-paced, and as a busy mom of 3, is a literal game changer (the differance between sitting on the shelf and actually getting played). It averages 10 to 15 minutes per game, which is going through all 50 state cards!
It is not complicated (easy directions for a sleep deprived Mom) and yet is not mind numbing to play and actually have fun. Each state card has the State name, State Capitol, and the State Nickname(who knew that Utah is the Beehive State? Not I!). You then try to earn your State cards by being the first to identify one of your States that meets the criteria for whatever the Red Scramble card is asking. Such as, 'Is South of Colorado', or 'Nickname contains 4 different vowels', or 'Touches the Atlantic Ocean' or 'State has same number of letters as it's capital'. This game is different every time we play, yet ALWAYS fun! We have played with either 3 or 4 people, only difference is that it went a little faster with 3.

The disapointing thing about this product:
My son originally wanted this game because he has the Scrambled States Talent Show book (different book in the series) and loves it! This game advertises that the book, The Scrambled States of America, is included. We were very excited to add this book to our library and that was a part of the reason that we decided to make this purchase. Long story short... it's not really able to be considered a book IMO. It's more of the original book in a 5in square pamphlet format. Definately not able to be added to our library, it would get lost and destroyed quickly in the hands of my 2 yr old. While my son and I were dissapointed with that aspect, we greatly enjoy playing the game. And everything else about the game is great quality.

I highly recommend purchasing this great game! You'll feel like you're in the "Land of Enchantment" (the State Nickname of New Mexico: Fun Fact courtesy of this game) when your child is unassumingly getting a better understand of the geography of the United States and happily learning their State Capitals! Win Win! Get your facts UNscrambled, with The Scrambled States of America Game! Worth every penny!
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Bookworm Farmer
5.0 out of 5 stars Get your facts UNscrambled with The Scrambled States of America!
Reviewed in the United States on February 26, 2019
A little scrambled on your State and Capitols knowledge? Me too! And in trying to teach my 3rd grader, that was painfully obvious. UNTIL, we found The Scrambled States of America! Fun was had by all, young and old(yes, I'm feeling old at 30!), WHILE fun facts were being deposited into my son's learning tank. (Who else had forgotten that Carson City is Nevada's capitol?)

The game is quick-paced, and as a busy mom of 3, is a literal game changer (the differance between sitting on the shelf and actually getting played). It averages 10 to 15 minutes per game, which is going through all 50 state cards!
It is not complicated (easy directions for a sleep deprived Mom) and yet is not mind numbing to play and actually have fun. Each state card has the State name, State Capitol, and the State Nickname(who knew that Utah is the Beehive State? Not I!). You then try to earn your State cards by being the first to identify one of your States that meets the criteria for whatever the Red Scramble card is asking. Such as, 'Is South of Colorado', or 'Nickname contains 4 different vowels', or 'Touches the Atlantic Ocean' or 'State has same number of letters as it's capital'. This game is different every time we play, yet ALWAYS fun! We have played with either 3 or 4 people, only difference is that it went a little faster with 3.

The disapointing thing about this product:
My son originally wanted this game because he has the Scrambled States Talent Show book (different book in the series) and loves it! This game advertises that the book, The Scrambled States of America, is included. We were very excited to add this book to our library and that was a part of the reason that we decided to make this purchase. Long story short... it's not really able to be considered a book IMO. It's more of the original book in a 5in square pamphlet format. Definately not able to be added to our library, it would get lost and destroyed quickly in the hands of my 2 yr old. While my son and I were dissapointed with that aspect, we greatly enjoy playing the game. And everything else about the game is great quality.

I highly recommend purchasing this great game! You'll feel like you're in the "Land of Enchantment" (the State Nickname of New Mexico: Fun Fact courtesy of this game) when your child is unassumingly getting a better understand of the geography of the United States and happily learning their State Capitals! Win Win! Get your facts UNscrambled, with The Scrambled States of America Game! Worth every penny!
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Canuck Mom of Three
5.0 out of 5 stars Great game
Reviewed in Canada on October 15, 2017
Style: The Scrambled StatesVerified Purchase
This is actually a super fun game! Surprisingly entertaining because it is fast and competitive, so that kids don't feel beaten over the head with geographical facts. The story that comes with it was also really enjoyable.
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