Tri-virsity is a game that challenges even the old and wise ones. Playing with a 80+ year old man is a challenge all in itself, but it is amazing how one's knowledge is expanded over a simple game. We veer from the rules somewhat, but all and all it is well put together. I recommend Tri-virsity to anybody and everybody. The fun is not only in the cards, but as well as your knowledge. A+++ in my book.

It only takes a couple of minutes to learn to play the game. It can be played for just a few minutes, or a great deal longer. Exercises your brain, but not too much. Great for any number of players. Add a second deck for really large groups.

Basic play: You have a hand of ten cards, each with a letter in one of three suits (or wilds). You need to play words at least three letters long, or add to the begining or end of words already played. When someone goes out, the cards you've played are worth positive points, the cards still in your hand are negative. You get a ten point bonus for going out. Example: I play the word HIT in red; the player to my left adds a red W to the beginning, creating the word WHIT; a third player adds a red E to the end, creating the word WHITE.

Be forewarned, things can get silly if you play this one late at night, or after frying your brain playing more strategic games like Risk or even Settlers of Catan.