A few months ago, my friend Apryl contacted me about doing a card game review. You see, Apryl is an arteest (you might recognize some of her work from the coloring pages in past issues of the Friend) (my kids have colored her rendition of Thomas S. Monson at the pulpit a gazillion times), and she did the artwork for the game Cover Your A$$ets.
So Apryl was like, "Hey! Game nerd! Wanna review this game?"
And I was like, "Heck yes, I do!"
So the game showed up in the mail, and I rounded up a trusted group of game nerds to test it out.
The object of Cover Your A$$ets is to be the first player to acquire one million dollars in assets. Things take a competitive turn when players begin "stealing" each others' assets.
The rules are simple and easy to learn, and set-up is quick, so if you enjoy games but don't want to spend a lot of time figuring out how, this is a great option for you. It's rated for children as young as eight but is entertaining enough for adults, making it a great family game (my five-year-old can play this just fine as long as someone adds up his assets for him).
One deck can accommodate 2-4 players, and additional decks can be added to the game for more players (one additional deck per three players).
I think this would be a great game to follow up a Family Home Evening lesson on financial management. There are concepts in the game that can be used to illustrate financial management skills such as investing, increase (or decrease) in value over time, and taking care of the things we buy.
You can buy Cover Your A$$ets at Grandpa Beck's Games or Amazon for $11.99... if you don't win it here first.
I have one copy of Cover Your A$$ets to give away.
If you would like to win a copy of Cover Your A$$ets, leave a comment on this post telling me what your favorite game is. Comments will be accepted through Friday, and I will announce a winner on Monday. The winner will be selected by a random number generator.
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You know who I am right? I guess it doesn't matter though because first commenters never win. I'm taking one for the team here!
ReplyDeleteMy favorite game is Phase 10 but Sean never plays it with me because he hates it.
My all time favorite game is LIFE.
ReplyDeleteI would love to win a copy. My favorite game to play with a group has been Apples To Apples. Or an alternate version called Cards Against Humanity. So much fun.
ReplyDeleteThis game sounds fun! My current favorite game is Speed.
ReplyDeletesounds like fun..we love Phase 10 its our favorite..I think your mom turned us onto that game..:)
ReplyDeleteMy favorite game is called "Babysit While My Family Plays Games." Does that count? Because as we all know, I don't really like games (so obviously if I win this, it'll go right into the family game closet at the parents house) but I have to admit - hanging out with certain people's kids is way more fun.
ReplyDeleteHi! This is your friendly blog lurker. First I have to say that I'm so excited that you're expecting and can hardly wait to see what clever name you come up with!
ReplyDeleteRegular old "Settlers of Catan" is still my favorite. But I also relate with the last commenter about babysitting while everyone else is having fun! "Ticket to Ride" comes in a close second. My fam is about as game crazy as you! Thanks!
Current favorite is Mexican Train dominoes. So awesome!
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So, this will be totally random because I'm sure you didn't know I read your blog. I found it on Sara's blog I think, and I love reading it. Hope you don't mind.
ReplyDeleteI was shocked by your give away because another friend of mine just did a give away of the same game because her uncle made the game (Grandpa Beck). What a small world!
I didn't win it, so I guess I'll try again. My favorite is "Ticket to Ride"
My favorite games are Scrabble and Scattergories. But, I really like Bang! and play that probably the most with others. I really like Canasta too!
ReplyDeleteDUDE I love games. Ok, my favorite game is ... oh this is difficult ... scattegories, but my favorite to play with the entire family is Sleeping Queens. Even our 4 year old gets it, and it's FUN, even if I just force my hubby to play after the kids are in bed.
ReplyDeleteYou mentioned me on your blog, all my wildest dreams have come true.
ReplyDeleteFavorite game... That is a hard one. Agricola, Dominion, cities and Knights Catan... But nothing beats winning at risk. So I don't know.
I love clue!!!
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