Pocket Ungame All Ages Version - Communication Game - Encourages Thoughtful Conversation - Family Friendly & Ideal for Travel

**Important to note**This game is geared more towards being a therapeutic tool, however it is advertised for a wide range of social settings & groups. So if you are looking for a "ice-breaker" game, this may not meet your expectations or purposes and may get too "real" for your liking. Just something to keep in mind when you are considering this. Its a great tool, as long as you understand that while the game can be fun, it also carries a serious tone as well. I have provided a picture sampling of what kinds of questions the cards ask. The cards on the left are the numbered 1 cards, which are intended to be ice-breakers & light hearted and the cards on the right are the numbered 2 cards, which focus on feelings and emotion, deeper stuff.To those looking at this for a therapy toolI use this a lot with my teen clients to build rapport & I have had great results from it. I have also had a few teens that really didn't respond well to it too. So it can be hit and miss, but I have had more good results than bad. This game requires self disclosure, so if your not comfortable self-disclosing to your clients, then this game may not be for your tool-kit.Comparison to the old versionThis All ages version does have different questions than the old version (many are similar), but I think they were updated to be more relevant (and these have a larger print size), but they help accomplish the same thing as the old version. I've seen some reviews mention that the questions have religious undertones, I've been through every card in this version and the old and the closest to that is a the question "Talk about the importance of a religious faith in your life". And quite frankly it opens the door for you to learn more of how your client views the world around them no matter if they are religious or not.Basic informationHow many cards are there? There is 140 total cards, 70 in each deck and they are all numbered. The 1s are light hearted for ice-breakers, getting acquainted and some fun and laughter and the 2s deal with feelings, values and experiences. If its something someone doesn't want to talk about, they can always pass.Do you need the game board? Personally I have never used the game board, but I've heard from others that have, say that it is confusing and really doesn't make sense, but that is their experience with it, it may not be yours. I just use the cards by themselves and it works out just fine.Could you come up with these questions on your own? Most of them probably yes, but I honestly think you might not think to ask most either and consider this, you pay for the convenience of not having to write down over 100 questions (and they cover a broad range of topics) unless you just have a lot free time on your hands and personally as student intern, I do not.Should you invest money in this? Some will feel this is money well spent like myself, others will get this and will not have the same sentiments. From my experience with using this, it is a great resource and tool to be at least given a chance.

If you are looking for a way to start a conversation with your significant other this works well. My husband is not much of a conversationalist and this game had remarkable results. It gives trivia type statements to respond to and fun at the same time.

My 13-year-old has some social anxieties. He played this game with his therapist and we bought it for the home. We sat around the dining room table the first night as a family and had some great conversations. I found out things that I did not know about both of my kids. I think we were talking for a good 45 minutes before bed.

I’m a field-based mental health professional, and bought this as a rapport-building activity to use with my clients. Based on the questions, I wouldn’t use this with anyone younger than 10, but my clients 10 and up love doing this activity! It’s been a great way for me to get to know my clients, and for them to learn a little bit about me. I’m giving this 4 stars only because I feel some of the childhood questions get repetitive, and how they sorted some cards into either a 1 or 2. Some of the 1 cards felt deeper and should be a 2 and vice versa. But this is still a good activity to use!

My fiancé and I started playing this game just a week after our first date … we wanted to get to know each other on a deeper level. Both of us had spent years dating great people but came to realize that they weren't "the right one." I wanted to find my soulmate and so did he. This game is amazing because the questions help you to discover who that person is, what makes them tick, what makes them angry - and how they act when they're angry, If/how their parents showed affection, how they were disciplined…etc. I realize that people can gain this kind of understanding for their boyfriend/girlfriend/husband/wife without this game. However, in my dating experience, it's taken years to achieve the kind of deep understanding that this game fosters in a matter of weeks.I'd imagine that asking someone these questions would be awkward if you weren't playing the game. But since it's the point of the game for both people to answer personal questions, it takes the awkwardness out of it and makes it fun to open up to each other. I highly recommend this game if you don't want to "waste" years of your life dating the wrong person. Speaking IMHO, it's better to know early on if we differ on how to raise children, how to spend money, how to celebrate holidays, etc.I could also see this game working wonders on your relationship even if you're already married because a rule in the game is that you can't speak unless it's your turn. Truly listening and feeling like you're being listened to is vital to successful communication, and when you can communicate effectively, you are able to see past differences and understand the other's heart. Even something as simple as asking each other a question from one card while getting ready for work in the morning can keep the communication lines open and strengthen any relationship.