11.12.2014

I was offered this to review quite a while back, and as is usual with my reviews now I tend to hang on to things and work them to death rather than give out an immediate, gratuitously favourable "thank you for my freebie" review. This might be upsetting for the retailers but is probably a better deal for the reader. Anyway, it's a good excuse for my laziness and I'm sticking to it.I'm not much of a fan of games, generally. Being forced to have fun is just too stressful and I'd rather sit in a corner with a cloth over my head at parties and pretend to be an aspidistra stand or a table lamp till the horror is all over. it comes form my childhood, Doctor. My sister cheated at Monopoly and it traumatised my forever.That and the tentacled thing under my bed that insisted on playing "I-Spy" through the long winter nights by the frozen lakeside where we were in hiding for much of my formative years, being schooled by a Hungarian governess who had all my pockets sewn up and who punished me for not smiling when she told her "amusing" stories.Nevertheless, in spite of this - or maybe because of it - I agreed to take a look at "Sussed" in the hope that it might either cure me or send me spiralling down into dark recesses of horror and insanity from which one might never return.I must confess to a fair amount of trepidation - the notion of a card game which purported to expose the deepest darkest secrets of the player's personality was my worst nightmare come to realization. Actually, not my worst nightmare. If it had involved clowns, then there is no way my fragile, overburdoned psyche could ever have come to terms with the unspeakable soul-freezing horror of it. Uncovering my serial murdering past and oedipus complex-driven penchant for pantomime dames would be a walk in the park compared with facing grinning, painted-face green-haired nemeses exhorting me to have even more fun than I'm having now.I hid from the postman, but eventually the package found me. Afraid to open it, I passed it on to my daughter who kindly took it from me and wrote the review which I enclose for your education and entertainment while I found solace in laudanum and the arms of a discredited mesmerist, Esmerelda.Sussed! ReviewHaving been asked to play the review deck that was sent over, I grabbed a friend and opened the packet. The central idea of the game is a snappy, clever one, and I was certainly intrigued by it. So was my friend.We unfolded the instructions – and then spent rather a long time frowning at them. Though the rules of the game are overall pretty simple, they were explained in ways that seemed convoluted. We sometimes had to reread a sentence to get the feel of it, but once we had, we were good to go.We spent quite a while with the game, and we had an enjoyable time. It was obvious that the game was designed to be easily playable, and that mostly paid off: the fact that pads and pencils were provided was a great help; the cards were easy to read and intuitive.Once we’d, well, sussed the rules, we found it very fun, and it gave us a lot of laughs, mainly with “You thought I’d describe myself as what?!” moments. As you’d expect, I’d definitely recommend playing this with people you’ve known a while – a lot of the game’s fun is having the right set of players with the right rapport. The misjudgements are just as fun as the correct answers, if not more so. While it doesn’t exactly reach the depths of psychoanalysis, it’s a great distraction, and the questions are phrased well enough that you’re unlikely to permanently offend any other players.This would be ideal entertainment a dinner party or sleepover, and it has a lot to recommend it, though, as said, I’d suggest simplifying the instructions a little./Sussed! ReviewOnce my progeny had broken the seal and dispelled any demons lurking within the wrappings, I took courage and found myself playing a few rounds of this jolly chronomeanderation.I was pleasantly surprised to find the game far less invasive than I feared. It allowed a lighthearted dalliance with truths which were amusing rather than traumatically damaging and at no time did the question of the old lady in the attic or the location of the stolen jewellery I had secreted ever threaten to become an issue. After a while I relaxed and completely forgot the shallow grave down by the swing, slung from the apple tree, and barely gave a thought to my abductors nor their eerily illuminated craft.KIds will love this. Old reprobates with guilty secrets will probably enjoy it too.It's extremely portable and self-contained, so could be taken on a car journey or train with no more impact on luggage space than a couple of standard packs of playing cards. Ideal for whiling away time in the lakeside hideout while waiting for the heat to die down.

4.10.2014

Do you judge someone by their looks? Do people judge me by my looks? or do looks not count for that much? One of the many intriguing and insightful questions that you will be asking others and answering yourself in the latest in the Sussed® series - no 5. Which, in my opinion after endless plays and much fun and hilarity over the past few weeks I've had, is the best ever! Why? its Vices and Virtues ☺ which gives incredible scope for much fun to be had and possibly embarrassing moments as your opponents suss you out! and all your naughty secrets maybe hehe.Vanity, unreasonableness, stubbornness, squandering, jealousy, meanness etc. are just some of the exciting subjects this latest in the Sussed® series digs deep about.Whats great about this game is the ease of play, so someone who has never before played can pick it up in a few seconds, join in the fun and all they need are their wits about them, an enquiring mind and a pen or pencil to write with. I have a few vices myself and I'm told many virtues. I'm guessing most of you do as well ☺ and the aim of series 5 is to suss out what your vices and virtues are. The fun also lies in the questions you have to answer to enable them to do this.The card stock, as in all the Sussed® series, is of excellent high quality, this deck is built to last and to provide endless fun for the foreseeable future. Nicely boxed and with a black overtone, it draws the eyes and the curiosity even prior to opening it. There are 50 question cards, combining a total of 250 questions! and anywhere between 2 to 8 players can join in the fun. I initially played this just with my hubby with a cold glass of Guinness (I like the black stuff when thinking about my vices haha) and several times have entertained the neighbours and other friends with nights in by the log burner, wine flowing, laughter and fun being had. This game is a great ice breaker.The question you have to ask yourself prior to playing is will you answer honestly? I didn't want to answer some of these questions honestly, but as my hubby was playing too, and he knows me so well, I had no choice ☺ Who likes admitting they can be a bit vain? I didn't but by the time I had to admit that, we'd all had a good few glasses of wine and I found out some very interesting facts about my generally very quiet friend lol. Secrets, this game can give away clues!Moodiness - "Which is most likely to make me moody" I knew the answer to that one with my OH as he is like a rattlesnake when he's wanting his food LOL and as for me, well ...I'm saying no more!There is a handy rule and instructions sheet included and that tells you all you need to know. We've played this sat on sofas, around a dining table and also sat outside in the sun. Because its so portable you can take it anywhere to enjoy. If you like camping and caravanning this would be a great game to take away with you and packs nice and small into your luggage.Overall this is a great game, easy to play, is great for any social situation where you want to bond with people a little, get to know each other better or just have a straight-forward rip-roaring laugh at both yourself and your friends and family. It does require a good dose of honesty to get the most from it but if you're a bit shy you can just lie and well, that's just one of those vices out there isn't it.Loved it and in my opinion this is the best of the Sussed® series so far!HIGHLY RECOMMENDED!NOTE: I was contacted directly and was sent this product for free. I was asked to use it fully and to write an honest, unbiased review. My being given a free item in no way influenced my review of this product.

11.5.2014

I was so delighted when the creator of this game Sussed! Series 4 asked me to review this game: as I love delving into the inner workings of our personalities and I also like having fun! I have series 3 of Sussed! and I have played it so often and had much fun and hilarity with it, but Series 4 takes the game to a whole new level, this time the game focuses on our core personalities and more interestingly, our emotions and reactions to things and situations. Having 'played' this game lots and lots of times now with various people, but more often than not with my hubby, I have and they have enjoyed it immensely. I mean, seriously - its superb fun! and enlightening.The aim of the game is to both suss people out and to score the most points.

29.8.2014

This is 'Series 5', Vices & Virtues: Like the other games in the 'sussed', this can be played by 2 or more people. The game itself says up to 8 players but if you have more people than that - at Christmas, for example, you could divide into teams which adds another element of fun as you try to reach agreement with your team-mates on your answer. In fact, while two players can still have an enjoyable game, it's a heck of a lot more fun the more players there are.So, what do you get for your money? You get 50 question cards, each holding 5 questions on 1 topic. You also get a scoring pad/answer sheets plus a set of rules. Play goes like this:First of all, each player/team pops their name(s)

18.4.2014

I'd never heard of 'sussed' before getting this, despite having a fondness for games. There are, apparently, loads of versions, this one tackling emotions. It doesn't look much when it's in its box but don't let that fool you. This box is not unlike a TARDIS - it's (much) bigger than you think.You get 50 question cards, each holding 5 questions (which totals 250 in all). You also get 150 double sided answer sheets (oh, those awful games of my childhood where you'd get a just a few answer sheets and have to draw your own when they'd run out), as well as a pamphlet of rules. The only I have to ask is, can we buy more answer sheets when these run out please?

27.8.2015

NOTE: I was contacted directly and was sent this product for free. I was asked to use it fully and to write an honest, unbiased review. My being given a free item in no way influenced my review of this product.What I love about the Sussed series as a whole is how simple and easy it is to play and how it brings together in an enjoyable way me, my hubby and our friends. We had some close friends from England down to stay and visit recently and they were delighted when I told them I had another version of Sussed to review - Lifeology, as they have played all the previous versions I have reviewed and we all thoroughly enjoy playing!Sussed is a great game to play to see who knows who the best.

3.7.2015

I was kindly provided with a reviewer's sample of this game for honest reviewing purposes.* What kind of game is this?I'd say this is more of a serious "let's get to know one another" game that provides thought-stimulation rather than being a lively-excited-fun game. It's more of calm-interesting-fun game.If you've played other versions of Sussed? you'll already know the basic premise of the game, but I'll give a quick summary of how the game works in case you aren't familiar with it.You have cards containing questions (in this pack's case you have 220 questions that are all to do with how well you know the other players). Player 1 picks a card, reads the multiple choice question on it (e.g.

27.8.2014

Note the maker sent me a review sample for evaluation, the opinion of the product is my own personal viewThis card game is pretty straightforward you get a set of 50 cards each with 5 questions on them and 3 possible answers per question. The "vices and virtues" include: Vanity, jealousy, imagination, gratitude, forgiveness to name just a few.There is a playing card sized printed pad which is double sided where the names of players are written and their answers and a total sheet at the bottom for point scoring.Playing the game each person takes it in turn to "read the question and 3 possible answers" the players then mark the answer they think the reader has selected, and the reader marks their choice too.

8.9.2014

It is an amazing, often cathartic, and indeed therapeutic to reveal yourself, safely through this newest pack of Sussed cards ~ Vices and Virtues. As the box proclaims "fun finding out about people" and the categories in this latest edition are pretty heavy at times. I suggest a few rules including a "Pass" element if there are "players" for whom some revelations might be detrimental to the continuation of their relationshipsLet me explain by listing a few of these "hot" categories ~ the kind of questions and queries that an anylyst might press upon you after some initial sessions :unreasonabless ~ my Spell check even denies the existence of this word ~ the options I have to say are a bit

14.4.2014

In this latest addition to the Sussed series the question cards are categorised: happiness,fear, anger, sadness, disgust,anxiety, doubt,boredom are just some of the topics included.Although designed as a game for "all the family" I can see that their use could be invaluable on many training courses from personality bonding to therapeutic, stress relieving; for teacher training to corporate management or for any group who are interested in exploring their own group dynamics. The questions can easily be adapted as "ice breakers" in training sessions as well as more in depth "know yourself" sessions, even in "truth games"!!Just how prepared are we to reveal ourselves especially to strangers?At random I pick the Disgust card.

30.9.2014

This is a card game, but more than that. It needs to be played by a bunch of people who are prepared to stick their necks out when it comes to being honest about themselves and their opinions of others in the group. The cards contain questions that reveal how we rate with regard to a variety of personality traits: honesty, ambition, selfishness etc. It is promoted as being suitable for children from 8 years old. This may true in that it does require the ability to read and does not contain material that would be unsuitable for children. However, can't imagine any pre-teens of my acquaintance finding it at all interesting. For adults,

28.9.2014

Sussed! (Series 4)Sussed! Is a game to which we have become quite addicted. This fourth in the series has a more sophisticated edge, which we think makes it better. We have slightly adapted it so that younger players get a chance to consider their answers. There is no chance of us playing the game without our younger players when we have a gathering of everyone – a range of from ages seven to sixty-seven. Questions are set with a choice of answers. The question cards test attributes such as Affection, Shame, Politeness, Stress, Anger and Shame etc. and answer sheets are filled in with each person getting a chance in turn to ask the questions. For example:Under the heading of Stress,

20.4.2014

I have tried other series of Sussed and decided to use the post Easter lunch void to try this latest version (Series 4) which is suitable for up to 8 people and those over 8 years of age (other versions have different age recommendations). In the box you get 50 question cards with 250 questions, 150 answer sheets and clear, but simple rules.I have tried in the past to put my finger on why Sussed is such a hit with people - even with those that normally shy away from games. I think a lot has to do with the fact that Sussed plays to the side of human nature which makes even the most secure individuals wonder how others are seeing them - Sussed provides a mirror to see what others think!

9.7.2015

We have tried other series of Sussed and we so enjoyed them so were delighted to be invited to review this latest Lifeology version which is suitable for 2-10 players and those over 12 years of age (other versions have different age recommendations). In the box you get 55 question cards with 220 questions, 150 score sheets and clear, but simple rules.I have tried in the past to put my finger on why Sussed is such a hit with people - even with those that normally shy away from games. I think a lot has to do with the fact that Sussed plays to the side of human nature which makes even the most secure individuals wonder how others see them - Sussed provides a mirror to see what others think!

11.4.2014

This is my second Sussed, I have the series three set which we loved, probably not played with them for a while but when I showed my 10 year old boy the new set his face lit up like a christmas tree, he really enjoyed the third series and there is nothing better than sitting down as a family having fun and a laugh which sussed delivered by the bucket load.The basics of the game is sussing people out, this series is about scoring more points and sussing players emotions, brilliant!I remember the first time we played sussed me, my wife and my 9 year old boy laughed so much we couldn't finish the game.You can play up to 8 players so the next time the game is better when there are a few of you,

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