SET Enterprises SET - The Family Card Game of Visual Perception - Race to Find The Matches, For Ages 8+,81 Cards, Rules included

Pros- Easy to learn and teach. The rules are actually in the back of the box already, it is that simple.- Fast to setup and play (less than 30 minutes). Actually there is no setup needed, just shuffle and show 12 cards, no need to deal any to the players. The gameplay doesn't have turns, it's just a racing game where whoever would be the 1st to find a set among the 12 cards would gain the point, so it's gonna be fast.- Small table space is enough to play. A table that can fit 12 cards is enough. Can definitely be played on an airplane table!- A bit addictive. You would always want try try it again after a game.- The game is replayable. You would always want to do better. When you weren't able to find a set, you are really focused to get the next one. If you found a set, it feels very satisfying. An endless cycle that doesn't feel samey at all and can definitely be played multiple times, you can even play it multiple times in a row without getting tired of it.- The game is not multiplayer solitaire. Both of you are racing to see a set!- Highly interactive and engaging. Perfect for groups!Cons- While the game is extremely simple, this is not a game you would want to play with your partner after a long day at work as the race creates tension and you need to have a clear and sharp mind, which might feel exhausting especially when you are already tired. Just play Tangram cooperatively.- The box is trash. The insert can't fit sleeved cards. The box is not the usual open-the-lid box but rather those like the cereal boxes, making it hard to get the cards inside.

This game is incredible. Such a seemingly simple concept and yet it is so challenging! I cannot believe it's been around for 30 years and I hadn't heard of it. Now, I've bought it for 3 families and will keep doing so. A great brain game for all ages, full of strategy and pattern recognition. The set itself is put together well, and of high quality.

Quiddler is such a fun game. I play with all my grandchildren, and we have such laughs. It also helps with spelling and math skills depending on the age. Would highly recommend this game

This game is perfect for all ages—simple to learn, but never boring. The compact box makes it incredibly travel-friendly, so you can bring it just about anywhere. The cards are high quality with a smooth finish, making them easy to handle and shuffle. A great pick for game nights or on-the-go fun!

Looked everywhere in the county. No one has this! It's a great game. We have one going at all times on the countertop. Perfect for travel because it requires no space. Developmental for kids, valuable for older folks cognition.

We love this game. It’s easy to learn. We play this with friends when we have happy hour on the lanai. I buy prizes so the winner gets a scratch off lottery ticket. It’s fun., highly recommend it. Fun to figure out what words you can get the most points for.

I love Set! It's been like 15 years since my first game and honestly, I don' think I'll ever get tired of this game. It is repetitive, but if you buy the game knowing the replay value, you'll find that is a pro, not a con. It's useful because the simple gameplay makes it an easy task for your hands to keep busy while allowing you to focus on the conversation if you're in a chatty mood, and to pretend to be thinking deeply if you have nothing to add to the current conversation.The best thing about Set to me is that it grows with you. Here's how Set has aged with me over the years:A teacher in elementary school had a copy that was a popular go-to game for many students. We were competitive so it helped us practice speed, coordination, and social skills.This game is small, slightly taller than a regular deck of cards so it generally fits in a purse/bookbag, making it great for middle and high school-ers with limited space/weight. Granted, I grew up during the days before most students had smart phones so things might be a bit different now... Anyway, I prefer Set to regular card games like BS, 13, ERS, and etc. because the rules do not vary based on who you are playing with aside from "is this round a let's-slam-our-hands-down-and-hand-on-bottom-wins kind of game or the polite I-called-Set-first kind of game?" because people either know how to play or don't. It's a great game to bond over, especially when everyone's brains are mush from homework and lessons.In college, I didn't have a copy, but I can tell you that simple and quick games like this are attractive to everyone in the room, even drunk people. You can even set up in public places like dorm lobbies to make new friends with similar interests when fellow students stop by to ask what you are playing - who knows, you might have a new study-buddy or future roommate!After college, it's been a great first game of the night for the the host(-ess) and early birds who are waiting on the rest of the attendees to arrive (-or finish grabbing/eating food) since people can jump in and out as they like. Also great as a drinking game! Very good way to chill out with friends who refuse to play epic/long/complicated games like Monopoly, Catan, Betrayal...etc.Nothing builds a bond quite like a competitive game of Set!Anyway, here are some other things worth considering:It's a decent budget gift.Group size is pretty much limited to the size of the table. Everyone must have a decent line of sight. I've played with like 12 people at once before.Color blind individuals may not enjoy this game unfortunately.My only other complaint is that my first purchased copy of Set came in the pictured box with a crumpled corner, like super fan-like crumples about 1 in x 1 in. I was amazed that the cards inside weren't ruined. Luckily I didn't have to ask for new copy because the cards were fine. Just be ready in case you buy it as a gift or like to have nice pristine game boxes that that can occur. None of my subsequent like 5 gift purchases came crumpled so it doesn't seem to happen often so may have been a 1 time thing.

This game is a faster version of scrabble. You need to make words out of the cards you are given, and you get points for the letters used. We have played this game with 8 people and with children as young as 9. Everyone enjoyed the game and have asked to play again. Even those who don't enjoy scrabble liked this game.