|  | | | Customer Reviews: | | | Average Customer Review: ( 41 customer reviews )
Write an online review and share your thoughts with other customers.
Most Helpful Customer Reviews
49 of 49 found the following review helpful:
 Not as "uproarious" as I was expecting Apr 09, 2011
By Incessant Cleaner
Blurt is another one of those word games worthy of adding to your board game collection. Players of ages 7 and up will be able to understand the rules very quickly. Someone rolls the dice, a person reads the corresponding definition for the number rolled, and the other players try to "blurt" the correct vocabulary word. Yes, it will build children's vocabularies. Yes, it is educational and occasionally funny. The game usually isn't too long or too short, and it's easy to adjust the rules to your preference if that's what you want.
I still wouldn't say it's my favorite word game. For one thing, the box makes it seem like players will be shouting out any words they can think of, but in practice, that's not what always happened in our group. Often, no one blurted anything until they could think of a very reasonable answer. This made playing the game a little boring. Another problem is that some definitions are harder for younger kids. It's true that all the cards have a "junior level" side with easier vocabulary words, but if you are playing with people of a wide range of ages, the older and more educated ones will more likely figure out the word before the younger kids.
Sorry if my review sounds too critical, but I just wanted to be as helpful as possible. Overall I still think this is a great game, and I don't regret owning it.
35 of 36 found the following review helpful:
Blurt fans from way back Jul 05, 2009
By WordGal
We were big fans of Blurt back in 1994 when it first came out. It was a regular addition to sociable (okay, sometimes fiercely competitive) game nights with family and friends. We loved the game so much; we even had the travel version!
So, we were thrilled to find it available again and, happily, updated with new words and clues! The rules are simple. Players take turns reading the definition of the word on the card. They then proceed to blurt out the word being defined. Sounds easy, right? Yes and no! Many of the words have multiple answers, and you've got to be both fast and right to advance on the game board. PLUS, you may be way ahead of your competition and then be taken down by a trailing challenger through several allowed, head-to-head challenge rules.
There are two levels of clues and a junior version of the game for kids 7 to 9 included. Everyone competes to blurt the right answer, so there's no waiting for your turn, making this fast-paced game perfect for families and word nerds of all ages.
I sent my daughter, grown and on her own now, a Blurt game. She plays Scrabble on line with her friends and makes her living as a word nerd. She's added it to the collection of games they enjoy with a bottle of wine and some fondue. Looks like lots of great things are back in style!
38 of 40 found the following review helpful:
Silliness Aug 23, 2009
By Dana K. Lutz
There isn't any other game that I'd rather play. Wow, I realize that's a lot to live up to. The thing about Blurt is that you can go with all of the add-on directions or you can just stick to the heart of the game... read a clue and be the first to blurt out the word being described. Sounds easier than it is, but it truly is good exercise for your mind. Now if you're playing with a bunch of friends your age it can be all kinds of competitive silliness. What's so crazy is that it really can be fun for all ages... just like the box says, and that doesn't happen with just any board game. When I got my game, my 3½-year-old was so curious that my husband and I sat down and read a few definitions to him. Even he could come up with the answers for words like kitchen, shampoo, kitten, whisper, nap... so it was good practice and he learned a few new words along the way. So it's educational too? You bet it is. You couldn't ask for a better gift idea. Lastly, my number one favorite thing about the game... it's the name. Say it out loud... Blurt, Blurt, Blurt. Enough said. You should hear my little boy say it. Ah, it never gets old.
10 of 10 found the following review helpful:
Holly (New Jersey) Oct 14, 2009
By Holly A. Odonnell
What a great game for all! My family and friends enjoy playing blurt as much as we can. At family functions we can't wait to play blurt. What an exciting game for all ages!!! The educational value is huge. Thank you for this wonderful game!
9 of 10 found the following review helpful:
Tracy D's Family Aug 11, 2009
By T. Pirman Dudkiewicz
"Tracy D."
We owned this game when it was first introduced in the early 90s and are so excited to see it back... better than ever might add. We played this last night with my husband, five year old and seven year old and had a blast. My husband and five year old daughter played on a team because she is not reading, but she was able to "blurt" many of the answers before the rest of us. So many of the games we own are more fun for one of the kids because the content is either geared to an older or younger child. Not with Blurt, it has a junior version built in so everyone can play together... it is an easily adjustable game play for all ages. Specifics we like about the game 1.)Young and old can play together and all have a blast 2.) There are a junior level and a higher level on each card so you can adjust for players throughout the game. 3.) There are two elements that can change who is winning at any momement - the one on one and challenge keeps the game moving and could give anyone a chance to get ahead and eventually win at anytime. My son (7) specifically said he liked it because he learned a word that he didn't know before: "flurry." You would think living in Wisconsin he might have known what flurry meant, but then again maybe we only get huge snow storms, not flurries. Educational Insights - thanks for brining our family together to play!
See all 41 customer reviews on Amazon.com
|
| | |
