I'm a bit of a board game nerd, and Dixit is my absolute favorite of the games I own. It's very accessible to all ages; I frequently play it with the rest of my family, ranging in age from 6 to 40's, and everyone enjoys it. The gameplay is easy and quick to pick up (similar to Apples to Apples, if you're familiar with that, though I feel Dixit is superior) and the adults appreciate the art even more than the kids. The gameplay is very well balanced; there's no easy exploits or trick strategies. The scoring is designed to encourage exactly the sort of gameplay that the rules and descriptions suggest, which is a major point in its favor (I hate it when games advertise themselves as one thing, but the actual best strategy is completely different). The game length also feels just right; it doesn't feel like it ends just when you're getting momentum up, or like it stretches on forever. Now, I will say, I don't find the art in this game to be quite as high-quality as that in the original Dixit. So if you're choosing between them, I would buy the original, and then if you find you like it, buy this later as an expansion pack. The original pictures are more complex and bizarre, which makes telling stories about them more interesting; some of these are a bit too obvious and simple. But the art is still charming and quite attractive, so don't let that turn you off. It's a subtle enough difference to be a matter of taste. Physically, this is one of the best-quality games I own. The box is sturdy enough to stand up to quite a bit of abuse, and the pieces are wood tokens, not plastic. The board hasn't sustained any damage (by contrast, our Monopoly board broke years ago) and even the cards have a very pleasant matte feel. (They're quite a bit larger than standard playing cards, which accommodates the impressive detail on the pictures.) The good quality of the materials is nice for adults, and stands up to the battering of children. A problem with a lot of similar games is that they get "played out;" for instance, in "Would You Rather," once you've played it a certain number of times, you know what everyone in your group "would rather." The complexity of the art here prevents that; I've never had any trouble coming up with a new and different story for the same card. Apples to Apples has similar gameplay, but I like that this is less subjective. Balderdash is even more similar, but without the gorgeous art and creative element of telling stories about the cards. I would without hesitation recommend this over either of those games, although I like both. In sum, I would strongly recommend this game, whether to adults, children, or a mixed group. I think it's also worth picking up the different versions eventually for the extra cards, though certainly not necessary. Weiterlesen
