I realize that playing board games isn't exactly a sport, but it is one in my household. My husband and I bought the Logo Board Game right before Christmas, but we haven't had a chance to play it until this past week. After a few rounds of the game, I think I have a pretty clear understanding of its good and bad qualities. As a whole, it is definitely worth the money you may pay for it. You just have to determine if it fits your family dynamic. Here is my take on the Logo Board Game so you can figure out if you want to play it or not.
How to Play the Logo Board Game
Playing the Logo Board Game is pretty simple. There are 400 cards in the game with 4 questions a piece on them. Each question has a certain color: purple, green, yellow, or red. Those colors correspond to colors on the board. If someone answers a question correctly, he or she gets to move to the next appearance of that color on the board. The colored squares are randomized, so there's no telling how far a person is going to go in one turn until that person answers the questions.
The question cards all fit some sort of theme, which can be a general category or a picture of some sort. For instance, the theme may be "Animals," and one of the corresponding questions may be "Name the Ford sports car." The answer to that question would be "Mustang." Get the idea? Any time someone answers a question correctly, he or she gets a chance to answer the next question on a card. If that person cannot answer it, the question goes to the next person playing the game.
Here is a video that may explain all of this a little further:
What I Like about the Logo Board Game
The Logo Board Game is a lot of fun because it challenges your memory about somewhat stupid topics. Who cares what color the FedEx emblem is? Who cares what BP stands for? Who cares which auto maker develops the cars used for police officer training? These are topics that don't normally come up in casual conversation, so it is nice to try racking your brain just to see what comes out. This is also a game that bridges the age gap, since most of us are exposed to logos at a very early age. Overall, I think it is a ton of fun to play as a family.
What I Don't Like about the Logo Board Game
I think that the game can get a little long at times, especially if there is a series of cards that no one knows anything about. For instance, there is a card in there devoted to Spinmaster, the makers of the game. Even though they have made a lot of other popular games on the market, most people don't know them by name. A card like that can make the game pretty boring, but there are plenty of other ones in the deck to spice things up.
As a whole, I think this is a great game to play with your friends and family. Whether you're a doctor, a high school student, or something in between, you can probably find enjoyment and entertainment out of the Logo Board Game. Pick up one at your local Target or Walmart and see for yourself.
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