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Apples to Apples is a classic party game where players make hilarious comparisons. Players use red 'thing' cards from their hand to match a green 'description' card played by a rotating judge, who then picks their favorite comparison. It's known for its simple rules and social, often humorous, gameplay.

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The Verdict

based on 9 reviews

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Simple and easy to learn gameplay
Generates frequent laughter and fun
Excellent for parties and diverse groups
Promotes social interaction among players
High replayability with varied card combinations
Limited strategic depth
Can become repetitive with the same players
Subjective judging can lead to arbitrary choices
Game length can run long
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Purge ReviewsVideo

The reviewer highly praises the 'Apples to Apples to Go' edition for its excellent portability, sturdy design, and overall convenience, making it an ideal choice for travel and family gatherings. The reviewer emphasizes that this version successfully adapts the classic party game for on-the-go play.

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SlateArticleTop List

The reviewer champions Apples to Apples, arguing it fosters more player creativity and rewarding social interaction than Cards Against Humanity. They praise its subtle humor and the genuine achievement felt when players actively make the game fun.

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Game Night BlogArticle

The reviewer praises Apples to Apples as a groundbreaking, 'great' party game perfect for various groups and families, offering ideal social interaction. They recommend buying it but caution that it can become stale if played too often with the same people, advising moderation.

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Dad's Gaming Addiction, Vince with Dad's Gaming AddictionVideo

Dad's Gaming Addiction reviews the 'Apples to Apples: Big Picture' edition, which swaps text cards for pictures. The family generally gave it a thumbs up, considering it a fun addition, though with slight age appropriateness concerns for younger players.

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Haystack GamesVideo

The video provides a concise overview of Apples to Apples, highlighting its straightforward rules and appeal as an engaging party game that encourages fun comparisons among players.

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Meeple Mountain, K. David LadageArticle

The reviewer highly recommends Apples to Apples, praising its timeless appeal and ability to generate genuine, unforced humor. They argue it is a far superior and more enduring party game than Cards Against Humanity, despite the latter's initial novelty.

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Bower's Game Corner, BowerVideo

This video from Bower's Game Corner reviews the physical party game Apples to Apples. The reviewer finds it to be a fun game, especially for families, though he clarifies it is not the best party game he has ever played.

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Game Boy Geek, Calvin Nicholson (Game Boy Geek)Video

The Game Boy Geek reviews the classic party game Apples to Apples, detailing its simple rules and engaging gameplay. He praises it as a fun, accessible game perfect for groups and highly recommends it for anyone seeking an enjoyable party experience.

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The Game Dork's Gaming Corner, The Game DorkArticle

The reviewer finds "Apples to Apples" to be heavily dependent on luck rather than strategy, leading to a lack of player agency and an unsatisfying experience, especially for those who prefer games requiring more mental activity over social interaction.

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