Mad Gab

My family recently received this MAD GAB as a Christmas gift and played it at a recent family gathering. I had played the game several times before as had some of my siblings, but most of our family had never played before. We had a wonderful time playing the game and it is now included on a list of games for future gatherings. The game revolves around the box of cards. The cards have a list of words on them. Read silently the words don't make much sense, but when read allowed the words sound like familiar phrases, people, places, events, etc. For example, "Dock Terse Ooze" is Dr. Suess, "Dry Fin Moo Fee" is Drive-In Movie, "Ace Height Force Oar Rise" is `a sight for sore eyes', etc. There are 300 cards total with 4 puzzles per card. The game includes the box of cards, a timer, card flipper, notebook, and rulebook. Like most families with many games, we didn't really follow the "official" rules and just played. I've played the game with people who are a stickler for the "official" rules and the game was just as fun. The suggested game winning total is 30 points, but you can play to as many or few points as wish or none at all. There have been some that have suggested that this game is no fun unless you are drunk. I've never been drunk while playing MAD GAM, but I have played the game with drunk people before and the game is just as fun with drunkards as it is playing with sober people. I have also used the game before as a time-filler at the end of class in school and have used the game as a way to give a short lesson about enunciation in high school public speaking classes. The only drawback to the game is that like many word games that require a reservoir of previous knowledge, MAD GAB is not a game that young children will probably understand or relate to very well. They might enjoy listening to some of the hilarious words that are spoken or reading the funny mixed-up words, but they probably will not be able to guess many of the answers. Overall, MAD GAB is an original game that can provide a family with older children hours of family entertainment.

This game is a lot of fun if you are a certain age/precocious child. I wouldn't recommend to ages under 13 unless they are very intelligent. Some of my family (mid 30's) can't seem to figure it out, or they just don't see how it's fun. I am a teenager, and I enjoy playing this game with my 40 year-old dad. We love it! I guess you just have to like puzzles and educational fun. It is mainly a word game, so you have to be pretty good with words and phrases. I hope this was helpful.

We have taken this game to several holiday parties. We have played it with family member and friends of all ages. Our boys like to read the cards to the grown ups and let them figure out what they are saying. The game gets everyone talking and laughing. Very easy to use--no game board. There are so many cards in the box that we will never memorize the game. It will be fun for years to come. I highly recommend this game for people who love word games.

Ok people, if you like to spend a fun night with family and friends laughing hysterically, this is the game for you!This game is challenging enough not to be boring, but not so challenging that you get frustrated. It will make you laugh, and it will drive you a little nuts too, but in a good way. Putting strange sounds together to make a well known saying or phrase, is the name of the game here. You'll sound silly reading this stuff, and it sounds funny when you hear it, but that's the whole idea...it's all part of the fun. I definitely recommend getting this game for your family. It's great for any kind of get together... holidays, slumber parties, cammping trips, or game night etc. I DON'T recommend paying this price though! $69.10?!! Are they serious?! That's insane!! You can get this game at a toy store, or department store for between $19.99 and $29.99. So for the love of god, DO NOT pay this ridiculous price!! Ok, so run out and get this game, and let the fun begin. Happy Holidays. Note to the makers of this game--please make refill cards. This game is so much fun, that we'll play it quite a bit, and soon we'll recognize the cards.

My friends have this game and we've played at some of their parties after a few drinks. Hilarity ensues.

I agree with previous reviewers that this make not work with young children, but older kids, teens and adults can ALL have fun with this game. Drinks optional. :D