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Players: 2-6 (ages 8+)
Playing Time: approx. 45+ minutes
In celebration of the 25th anniversary of Phase 10, Fundex Games has released a 25th Anniversary special edition of the popular card game.
For the most part, this new special edition is just like the standard version. The rules are exactly the same (for a more detailed description of game play, see my review of the original game). At the beginning of each round, players are dealt 10 cards. They take turns drawing and discarding cards, trying to complete the 10 phases—one at a time, in order. Once a player completes the first phase, he moves on to the second phase at the beginning of the next round. The first player to complete all 10 rounds wins the game. It’s a pretty time-consuming game—but, fortunately, the instruction book suggests a few variations to shorten the playing time a bit, in case you want a short Phase 10 fix.
While the game is the same, the differences in the special edition come in quality and presentation. The 108 redesigned cards are extra heavy-duty—a bonus for frequent players. And they come tightly nestled in a schnazzy brushed aluminum case. It’s definitely bulkier than a regular deck of cards—but it’s also roomy enough to hold a small pen and a pad of paper for keeping score.
The Phase 10 25th Anniversary Edition makes a great gift for fans of the game. The case looks cool—and the extra-tough cards will hold up well to frequent use. Of course, if you’re just a casual player—and you already have your own deck of Phase 10 cards—it’s not necessary to run right out and buy another set, just for the sake of having it. If you enjoy the game but don’t have your own deck, however—or if your old cards are a little worn out after years of wear—it’s worth the extra three bucks to pick up the special edition.
Kristin Dreyer Kramer has been writing in some form or another (usually when she was supposed to be doing something else) since the ripe old age of ten—when she, her cousin, and their two Cabbage Patch Dolls formed the Poo Authors’ Club. After a short career in advertising, Kristin got sick of always saying nice things about stuff that didn’t deserve it—so now she spends her days criticizing things, and she’s much happier for it.
Since creating NightsAndWeekends.com in February of 2002, Kristin has spent her life surrounded by piles and piles of books and movies—so many that her office has become a kind of entertainment obstacle course.
As if her writing and editing responsibilities for N&W.com weren’t enough to keep her out of trouble, Kristin also hosts a number of weekly radio shows: Reel Discovery, Shelf Discovery, and On the Marquee. She’s also a proud member of the Broadcast Film Critics Association (CriticsChoice.com), the Central Ohio Film Critics Association (COFCA.org), the Online Film Critics Society (OFCS.org), and the Women Film Critics Circle (WFCC.Wordpress.com).
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Kristin Dreyer Kramer has been writing in some form or another (usually when she was supposed to be doing something else) since the ripe old age of ten—when she, her cousin, and their two Cabbage Patch Dolls formed the Poo Authors’ Club. After a short career in advertising, Kristin got sick of always saying nice things about stuff that didn’t deserve it—so now she spends her days criticizing things, and she’s much happier for it.
Since creating NightsAndWeekends.com in February of 2002, Kristin has spent her life surrounded by piles and piles of books and movies—so many that her office has become a kind of entertainment obstacle course.
As if her writing and editing responsibilities for N&W.com weren’t enough to keep her out of trouble, Kristin also hosts a number of weekly radio shows: Reel Discovery, Shelf Discovery, and On the Marquee. She’s also a proud member of the Broadcast Film Critics Association (CriticsChoice.com), the Central Ohio Film Critics Association (COFCA.org), the Online Film Critics Society (OFCS.org), and the Women Film Critics Circle (WFCC.Wordpress.com).
Kristin lives in Columbus, Ohio, with her husband, Paul, and their daughter, Anna. She welcomes questions, comments, and fan mail at kdk@nightsandweekends.com.
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