Apples to Apples

Voted Party Game of the Year by Games Magazine!

The premise of Apples to Apples is quite simple - players are called upon to select a red apple card from their hand with the name of a person, place, thing or event which they think is best characterized by the word on a randomly drawn green apple card. The selected red apple cards are then judged by one of the players to determine a winner for that round. The endless combinations of people, places, things and events result in many hilarious and surprising comparisons. This refreshing, fast moving, and easy to learn game is perfect for get-togethers of family and friends.

This game gets my vote for best party game of the year too! It can be played more or less competitively but mostly it's a chance to get to know the players. It's hard to say which is more fun, trying to outguess the judge or playing judge. Fun with friends and with people you've just met. I especially liked the variety of cards and the ability to make your own rules, such as calling an "opposites round".

Reviewed by Nina Kisch 9/02