Mixed Doubles, By ok2win - REVIEW

 Nature / Type:            Card game  

Rating:                        ⭐️ ⭐️ ⭐️ ⭐️ ⭐️    

Recommended age:    6 year-old ++ 

Who would love this:  Kids & grown-ups that enjoy card games with a mix of luck and strategy 

ok2win has just officially become my TOP few favourite card-game creators! Thank you Divisible by Zero for another marvellous game! Today, let’s talk about my latest obsession - “Mixed Doubles” - a game that mixes strategy and luck in perfect measure! 

Why I love ❤️ this game: 

(1) Risk-Taking Card Game That Incorporates Luck + Strategy + FUN! 

The set includes 84 cards and two eight-sided dice. To start, deal 3 cards face-up to each player. On their turn, a player draws additional 3 cards and add them to the “palette”. Now, it’s decision time: a player can either roll both dice once, or “wager” one or more cards (of 1 colour) to the jackpot. Like a speculative investment of fluctuating prices- wagering increases the chances to win BIG (eg 3 rolls for 3 cards wagered + opportunity to win your opponent’s cards), BUT you might also risk losing the wagered cards to the jackpot. Players win cards that match the colour (or the mix of colours) of the dice. This is a risk-taking game that incorporates dash of luck, hint of strategy, and a big chunk of thrilling FUN. Each card contains a number (point) - the player possesses cards with the most points at the end wins the game. 

(2) A Vibrant And Colourful Game

I love the vibrant and colourful elements! Each of the 8-sided dice have two sides of the 3 colours (blue, red, yellow), one wild, and one “push” symbol. If you are looking for a game that gets the kids excited to learn about mixture of colours - this is the ONE. When you roll a Blue + Red, it will activate the colour “purple”; When you roll a Red + Yellow, you win the Orange cards. If you roll a Wild + Red, you grab all the cards related to Red (Red + Purple + Orange). There are also colour references at the border of each card as guidance. 

(3) Unpredictable - Keeping You On Your Toes

I love the numerous possibilities and unpredictable change of events. A single “push” on dice means we have to “sacrifice” all cards of the rolled colour to the jackpot; double “push” allows us to swap our palette of cards with another’s. Two “Wild” on dice earned us all cards with numbers (regardless of colour). There are also “Steal”, “All In”, “Extra Roll”, “Free”, and a BAD “Minus 5” card that can instantly change the outcome of the game! 

# gifted in exchange for review 

Where to buy this: 

https://www.cowtrees.au/educational/613-mixed-doubles.html (Australia) 

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3Up 3Down, By ok2win - REVIEW

Nature / Type:            Card game 

Rating:                        ⭐️ ⭐️ ⭐️ ⭐️ ⭐️      

Recommended age:    7 year-old ++ 

Who would love this:  Kids/ adults that enjoy quick number games with a hint of strategy  

 “3Up 3Down” from ok2win is that sort of game where you can sit back, relax, whilst satisfying that inner competitiveness for a fun match. It’s fast-paced, family-friendly, and can be enjoyed by all ages. Thank you Divisible by Zero for providing a copy! 

Why I love ❤️ it: 

(1) Card Game With Good Mix Of Luck + Strategy 

We love card games with a good mix of luck and strategy. The set comes with 84 cards and an instruction sheet. To set up, shuffle the deck and deal 3 cards face-down to each player. Next, deal a further 6 cards, where the player will now select 3 to be placed face-up, and take the remaining 3 cards in hands. On a turn, each player will play a card which is either equal or in greater value than the topmost card (player can play more than a card of a same value). Player must always fill their hands to have at least 3 cards at all times. If you cannot beat the topmost number, you must pick up all the cards underneath it (the “discard pile”) and add them to your hands, unless you play a “Clear” card (which has the power to get rid of the entire discard pile and remove it from the game). When your hand is empty, you can begin to play on the 3 face-up cards, and lastly, the 3 face-down cards in front of you. Be the first to get rid of all cards to win! 

(2) Sufficient "Clear" Cards To Avoid Too Many Frustrating Penalties 

Just like UNO, no one loves the penalty of picking up the discard pile! But luckily, there are sufficient “Clear” cards around to avoid that nasty pickle. The discard pile can also be cleared away when a same number is played 3 times consecutively (whether by one player or more). 

(3) "Suspense" Till The End 

The “3 Up” and “3 Down” setting is the feature that really sets this game apart from most other card-shedding games. I love the suspense and “calculative” tactics involved that keep all players guessing (and peeking) till the end. I love the strategy behind selecting a good set of “Up” cards (cards with higher value, “clear” power, or repeated numbers are some great choices), mixing with the randomness of the “Down” cards for some final surprise. 

(4) Travel-Friendly & Compact Game 

The game is compact and travel-friendly. The cards are thick, and come in three bright and vivid colours. I love the basic and uncluttered design of the cards. This is a lovely family game! 

# gifted in exchange for review 

Where to buy this: 

https://www.thetherapystore.com.au/3-up-3-down

Enjoy the video! 

Boom Goes The Dynamite, By ok2win - REVIEW

Nature/ Type:            Card game 

Rating:                       ⭐️ ⭐️ ⭐️ ⭐️ ⭐️ 

  

Recommended age:   7 year-old ++ 

Who would love this: Kids that enjoy memory games + numbers / maths 

What happens when you take a basic matching game, and throw in some number elements and “explosive” twists? You get a crazily FUN  game that ignites competitive strategy and luck! Thank you Divisible by Zero for sending “Boom Goes The Dynamite” from ok2win over. We were blown away, utterly! 

Why I love ❤️ this game: 

(1) Memory Game With A "Number" Twist 

This set includes 84 cards, divided into 2 major decks - Match Cards and Ignite Cards. First, shuffle the two decks; place 9 Match Cards face down in 3x3 arrangement, and each player gets 3 Ignite Cards. On each turn, player flips 2 Match Cards over - if the cards are the same number, you’ve found a match! But, if the cards are not of the same number, you can use ignite cards in your hands (with maths formulas such as -1,  x2, +3 etc) to create a match. For example, if you turn over 7 and 5, you can use a “-2” card to “ignite a match! Once a match is found or “ignited”, set aside the matched cards by adding them into a player’s pile. Next, replenish that Match Cards. A player’s turn continues until a player is unable to find/ ignite a match. When a player’s turn is completed, draw sufficient Ignite Cards to 3 again. The winner is the one with the most cards in the player’s pile at the end of the game! 

(2) Surprise Explosion - It's The Dynamite Card! 

So, where is the “BOOM”, you asked? That’s where the power of dynamite comes in! There are 2 “Dynamite” cards hidden within the 60 Match Cards. When you turn over a Dynamite card, you keep the Dynamite and every cards that it’s touching (in other words - it’s an explosive “windfall”!). For example, if you flip and reveal a Dynamic card positioned in the middle of the 9 Matching Cards, you get to collect all 9 Match Cards and add them into your pile! 

(3) Timer Cards & Wild Cards - The Fun Never Ends! 

The Ignite deck also includes 3 Timer cards - which gives a player 10 seconds to turn over all 9 Matching Cards to find or ignite as many matches as possible. There are also 3 Wild Cards included - like classic UNO, it can be used to represent any formula to ignite a match / or add 5 seconds to a Timer card. 

This is a brilliant game - compact, travel-easy, quick to learn, and entertaining! Love it! 

# gifted in exchange for review 

Where to buy this: 

https://www.thetherapystore.com.au/boom-goes-the-dynamite (Australia) 

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