The original version of Apples to Apples is a tremendously successful game for large crowds of people. Players take turns being "the judge". The judge reveals a "green apple" card which shows an adjective. Other players race to try to find a "red apple" card with a noun that fits the adjective played by the judge. The judge picks the best match, and all players share a good laugh at the bad matches. Due to the game's success, the publisher has been pumping out all sorts of expansion sets and new editions to keep the game fresh. One new edition is Apples to Apples Junior. In creating this edition, the designers did a great job of creating apple cards that are well-suited for the target age group. The rules are pretty much the same, although players hold less cards, and there is no speed element to the junior edition rules. As your kids move on to the other editions, you'll discover that the game is also a great tool for expanding your children's cultural literacy.

The bottom line: Apples to Apples Junior is a well-done adaptation of a fun family game. It's a must-buy as soon as your kids can read.

Its as easy as comparing "Apples to Apples" ... just open the box, deal the cards, and youre ready to play! Select the card from your hand that you think is best described by a card played by the judge. If the judge picks your card, you win that round. And everyone gets a chance to be the judge! Each round is filled with surprising and outrageous comparisons from a wide range of people, places, things and events. Fast moving and refreshing, Apples to Apples is perfect for any get-together with family and friends! Ages 7+.

This was among a bunch of games I ordered for a summer day camp my kids attend. The camp serves kids just out of kindergarten through 4th grade, and Apples to Apples Jr. has become their new favorite game. The added bonus is that the game is interesting enough that the counselors don't get bored out of their minds playing it for the nth time, and happily jump in to a game whenever the kids request.

I got this for my younger son (age 10) after playing the adult version with my older son (age 20). I wish the store had had the Junior version (ages 9+). We've played this in a mixed group from a 6 year old to a grandmother, and we have lots of fun with it. It won't be boring for the adults and the kids find it fun. The only problem is the vocabulary is a little simple for an all adult game, so you'd be better off getting the adult version if you think you'd be playing this with young adults and adults only.

What would be cool if Out Of The Box made a hybrid with 1/3 of the deck 7+ cards, 1/3 of the deck 9+ cards, and 1/3 of the deck 'adult' cards. That would enable the game to 'grow' with a family.

Im always looking for games for friends and relatives to play and to give as gifts. This one sounded good from the prior review, so I bought it and brought it home for Thanksgiving. By the way, games make wonderful hostess/housewarming gifts!

Everyone picks 4 cards (we played with 5) from the red deck--one might say 'star' or 'bee'--and then one green descriptor card is picked for all to match the best that they can. It may say 'small' or 'stinky', for example. Each player makes a choice and submits it to the judge, who shuffles the cards and then selects the best card in his or her opinion. Players alternate as judge. The results can be hilarious and creative!

The kids (5 years old on up) and we adults ALL had LOTS of fun! It takes the right kind of thinking for kids: not a brain drain, but it allows them to make a choice and voice an opinion with their selection. And you dont have to play down to even young kids; try your hardest, because the kids are on equal footing.

Unlike what the rules allow, we didnt let players promote why their card was the best: the siblings wouldnt rule in favor of a sisters card! Keeping the cards 'secret' forced the judges impartiality and didnt hurt the gameplay at all.

My nieces and nephews loved it. We must have played 6 times, so you know its fun. First thing next day, my nieces talked me into playing again.

This is an enjoyable excuse for kids-adult interaction, so you cant go wrong. Im anxious to try the grownups version sometime.