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Review on ๐Ÿงฉ Outdoor Brain Teasers: Riddles That Unite and Challenge! by Shane Ryder

Revainrating 2 out of 5

Bad question wording, bad translation

This game had so much potential, but it just didn't come close to realizing it. The cards are bright, the images are fun, and the cards appear to be well made. Some of the puzzles were even interesting. But too many cards have completely random solutions, like the Swedish Tax Inspector in the attached images. I'm not sure how many non-Swedes will be aware of this totally random little thing, and the clues aren't exactly pointing in that direction. The second problem is an inconvenient translation. Judging by the box, this game is made in China and there are some strange translations or missing words. You can see an example of this on the military test puzzle solving page. Finally, many of the puzzles are worded so oddly that you're not sure what exactly is being asked. It wasn't until I read the solution that I could see which direction they were going, so I can only imagine how frustrating it was for my family who had to guess. It could have been a great game, but I doubt any of us would revisit this one.

Pros
  • This is amazing
Cons
  • Clarity