Mattel Games Phase 10 Card Game with 108 Cards, Great Game for Kids, Family or Adult Game Night, Ages 7 Years and Older

I remember playing Phase 10 when I was a kid, so I was so excited to give it to my children. They're much younger than I was when I started playing...they're ages 3 and 5. But they get it! The 3 year old still needs a little bit of help, but less than I expected. The 5 year old has picked it up and loves to play whenever we have some down time. The premise is simple enough: Each player is dealt 10 cards. During the first round, everyone needs to complete "phase 1" (which is 2 sets of 3.) Once you've accumulated and laid down your 2 sets of 3, you can play onto other people's sets to get cards out of your hand. When one person has no cards left in his or her hand, the round is over. All other players count the number of points left in their hands (an 8 = 8 points, etc.). Every player who laid down cards and passed "phase 1" will go onto "phase 2" during the next round. If you didn't pass "phase 1", you repeat it until you do. This game has a minimum of 10 hands, but in actuality it usually takes much longer. It's a fun game if you have time to invest, but it's definitely not quick like Crazy 8s or Uno. Aside from this game being awesomely fun and wasting hours of my 6th grade class time, it's a good counting/ matching/ sorting/ color recognition game. It's also fun for the whole family. It's basic enough that the kids can have fun, but complex enough that the adults don't get bored. I'd recommend this to anyone who is into cards, game nights, or family activities that don't require electricity!

My husband and I were looking for a small game to take with us on our cruise vacation that wasn’t just a deck of cards, and on the recommendation of a friend we picked this out. It was easy enough to slip the box in the beach bag and take it with us around the ship, and we made some new acquaintances with folks that would see us playing and would join us. Its easy enough to pick up the gameplay, and you can get really competitive as you go along. It’s great for kids as well as adults, whether it’s two players or a group. I recommend slipping a piece of paper in the box (and having a pen nearby) to help keep score and track what phase you’re on, or having your phone nearby and keeping track in the “notes” section. Or, if you feel like being nerdy, a set of 10-sided dice for the phases. I should also note that you may get the urge to play again after finishing a game, especially if you’re competitive like us and want a rematch. There’s been plenty of times, on the cruise and playing at home, where we’ve had two or three games in a row. Some phases go faster than others, which adds to the fun. I recommend this to everyone to add to their game collection!

After learning this game from one of my classmates on a study abroad program, I got it so that my family and I could play together. It took them about three guided rounds to really get the gist of it. It can take hours to finish a single game so it's a great way to pass the time, but that also means that it's best suited for older audiences. Despite the stylistic similarities to UNO and recommended age group on the box, it's really best suited for players 14+ years old. Pros: -Involves strategy + luck -Accommodates a big group of players -Long-lasting games (good for killing time) -Great for family with older kids (14+) -Lightweight, portable case Cons: -Too long and difficult for young kids -Long learning period -Very long games (takes less time than Monopoly but more than LIFE to finish all of the rounds)

I bought two sets one for me and one for a present. Came in on time and in great condition! Great card game for any occasion! It is confusing at first, but once you explain the rules and play the game, it is a fun game to play with kids or adults. A cool way to play if you're an adult is to play with MONEY. Yes, money! The basic rules are the same. Basically, if you put down your phase, you are safe! You won't have to pay anything. But if you do not put your phase down by the time someone discards all of their cards, you have to pay the person who discarded all of their cards first in that round. We just used quarters, but it definitely made the game a lot more competitive. Great and durable quality of the cards!

There was nothing wrong with this set, so I can't complain. You will either like Phase 10 or not. It's a personal preference. I personally love it. My sister hosted a game night at her church. She's in her mid-thirties and I'm in my late twenties. I brought my friend (my age) with me. We ended up playing with these older ladies ranging from 70s-90s! It's a game for all age-groups (we've been playing since I was about 15). You can alter the rules, as with any game, to fit your group. We decided not to keep score, for time purposes, and just said the first person to complete Phase 10 won. Made it easy. I've not taught my 8 year-old how to play because I'm a Phase 10 junky!

Arrived in good condition

Le 5 stelle sono per il gioco che trovo carino e coinvolgente. Una buona alternativa al classico UNO . Le istruzioni sono in inglese ma sono chiare e coincise , è comunque facile reperirle online in italiano (premetto che dopo aver letto le istruzioni in italiano le ho rilette anche in inglese perché a mio avviso sono più chiare in certi passaggi. Non è necessario un livello avanzato della lingua inglese per la comprensione). Noi abbiamo appena cominciato a giocare quindi non ricordiamo perfettamente le varie fasi ma non è un problema perché all'interno della confezione ci sono dei piccoli promemoria da distribuire ai giocatori (anche queste in inglese) La nota dolente , per me sono le carte : pessime come quelle di UNO. Gli angoli si rovinano facilmente , già dopo pochi giri. Sottolineo che mischiamo le carte noi adulti e che comunque il bambino ha 10 anni quindi perfettamente in grado di non sciupare le cose. Sarebbero perfette se leggermente plastificate o comunque dello stesso materiale delle normali carte da scala quaranta. A parte l'inconveniente della qualità della carta , consiglio l'acquisto

Recibido tal y como es. Juego divertido q conoci hace varios años. Las cartas kizas son mas pequeñitas de lo normal. Pero genial, muy recomendable el vendedor.

Great game I learned through friends, so I bought it myself. We have been taking it everywhere, even on long haul flights. A great way to pass time quickly. Highly recommended to everyone who likes card games like Uno.

This is my favourite card game of all time. WAY more fun than Uno! If you’re looking to try something new you won’t be disappointed with this game. I have played it since I was a kid, it’s very easy to learn, plenty of fun for the whole family