Pictionary Mania

Suitable for all ages

Good alternative to original Pictionary

smart product - an update from the old Pictionary - must confess still have an old sentimentality love of the original version but very good new version and speedily despatched as always

good product

Great, bought a nearly new and was fab!

I love the original Pictionary - it's been a long-standing favourite for gatherings of family and friends for many years. I bought this version for my in-laws only because I couldn't find 'classic' Pictionary in the store, and the new format looked tempting, particularly the magnetic pads (no more hunting around for bits of paper!).This version is an absolute disaster though. The additions to the rules are pointless and often unusable, and what was a simple and enjoyable game has been overcomplicated to the point of idiocy. The 'challenge chips' for example are an utter waste of time, since many of the clues are so obscure it's hard enough getting one in a minute, let alone two or three. On top of that, many of the clues in the version I bought clearly hadn't been changed from the American version, so people had no chance of guessing them however much time they had ('Thumb Tack' for example). Several of the clues for the new 'pose your partner' round looked like they were in the wrong category by mistake, as while some were possible (pose your partner as a bodybuilder, or clown), others were so abstract they left both teams scratching their heads for the whole minute without doing anything.The magnetic drawing boards are a nice idea, but are completely useless in practice - it draws really thick lines so you can't draw anything much more complicated than a table without creating an incomprehensible mess.Overall it has the feel of a sloppy, rushed product that just hasn't been thought through or properly tested, and is simply no fun to play. We are all avid Pictionary players and were all frustrated and annoyed with this version very quickly.

I love the original Pictionary, and I feel that in the desperate desire to bring out something "new" to generate sales, they've just made changes for changes sake.Possibly the game now has greater appeal to younger players (although many of the clues will be too hard for young children), but for adults who loved the original game, we found it frustrating.The new modes or play are largely pointless, and the magnetic drawing pads don't allow you to draw detailed pictures, we ended up finding pen and paper to play it the old fashioned way.It is possible to play the game as if you were playing the original, so it's not too bad. I personally would much prefer to own the original game however.

bought as Christmas gift