if they are color blind. And the cards are printed on both sides, which is more economical, but makes it confusing sometimes when trying to determine which category is next' in the sequence.

My Honest Opinion:

Outburst is a loud and boisterous game. It works particularly well with en extroverted group. The rules and the scoring are simple and it requires very little strategy or skill. Anyone who is familiar with American culture should be able to play reasonably well. It is fun for both trivia enthusiasts and free-associational thinkers.

However, sometimes the topics are so vague; players have thousands of answers that are valid, but not on the card. As per the rules, if the exact word isn't on the card, it doesn't count.

For example, suppose you have the category Things found at a gas station. One of the target answers is gasoline. If a player says, Fuel,' does that count? What if the team members are from the UK and they all shout, Petrol!' have they gained a point? What about simply saying gas'?

Since it's only a game and the point is to have fun, arguments over a point or two are rare. It helps to discuss it ahead of time to establish the guidelines. Most people would accept gas for gasoline, for example.

Another potential problem is the limited number of players this game works with. Anything less than four would take a lot of the fun out of the game. Anything greater than 8 and it becomes difficult for the scorekeeper to sort out all of the answers, leading to cries of I *did too* say that!'

This is an excellent party game. It's a great mixer and ice-breaker. If you have large group over for an evening, this is a great selection. If you are a quiet loner this game is not for you.

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