Kamis, 08 Maret 2012

The Hunger Games: Training Days Strategy Game

The Hunger Games: Training Days Strategy Game

Product Details

  • Product Dimensions: 12 x 12 x 2 inches ; 1.8 pounds
  • Shipping Weight: 1.8 pounds (View shipping rates and policies)
  • Shipping: This item is also available for shipping to select countries outside the U.S.
  • ASIN: 1935693115
  • Item model number: 70163
  • Manufacturer recommended age: 14 years and up
  • Amazon Best Sellers Rank: 1,860 in Toys ; Games (See Top 100 in Toys ; Games)

By : NECA
List Price : $29.99
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The Hunger Games: Training Days Strategy Game

Product Description


From the Manufacturer
From the best selling book comes the hunger Games: Training Days Strategy Game. Coinciding with the final book in the trilogy being released this Fall. Training Days game allows 2 - 6 players to follow in the footsteps of their favorite tributes. High quality from WizKids / NECA.
Based on the bestselling book The Hunger Games by Suzanne Collins, the Training Days game allows players to choose Tributes from their favorites Districts and challenge each other to matches of wits and skills. Hunger Games includes: 18 Tribute cards 45 Challenge cards 4 Reminder cards 3 Dice 1 Approval Rating Card Effort tokens and score tracking tokens

 

The Hunger Games: Training Days Strategy Game

 

Product Features

  • From the best selling book comes the hunger Games: Training Days Strategy Game
  • Coinciding with the final book in the trilogy being released this Fall
  • Training Days game allows 2 - 6 players to follow in the footsteps of their favorite tributes
  • High quality from WizKids / NECA
  • Great gift
The Hunger Games: Training Days Strategy Game

Buyer Critiques


So I'm wandering via my neighborhood bookstore and come to a decision to check out the Young Adult shelves, and I quit dead in my tracks. "Seriously?" I ask myself, "No, actually. Seriously? A Hunger Games board game?" But there it was. My eyes gave proof to the reality. My pals, it is true: there is a Hunger Games board game. Why does it exist? The cynic in me acknowledges that with the final book due to hit shelves later this month, the games arrival in retailers (along with t-shirts and mockingjay pins) is hardly a coincidence.
If you have not read the books, do not bother with the game. It's not for you. If you have read the books, then no matter if or not this is for you depends on how a lot you like the books. I look at myself to be an avid fan, but I bought it mainly out of curiosity. It's cheap as far as games go ($20) and it undoubtedly would not be the worst impulse acquire I've ever produced.
But the game. Yes, the game.
"The Hunger Games: Education Days" itself does not involve the arena, but -- as the title suggests -- focuses on the days of coaching. Predicably, you assume the function of a tribute from a single of the districts of Panem. The winner of the game is the a single who finishes education with the most recognition with the Capitol audience. Each and every round, many "event" cards are turned up. These can be straightforward (Show off your knot-tying potential), to forging an alliance with a further tribute (thereby gaining some of their talents), to special (opening ceremonies, the reaping). Following the cards have been turned up, players will take turns bidding on the event they want. Win an event, and your favor with the capitol audience rises. Fail to win the event, and your work goes wasted.
Ultimately, I admit that I found there to be genuine technique to it. There were many occasions when there is the "safe" play of devoting oneself to winning a single card, but...if you play issues just right, it really is achievable to take them all. Of course, if that goes incorrect, you could possibly finish up with absolutely nothing. There were some turns I spent considerable time thinking about my play. I enjoy games that make me feel, and take into consideration that to be a mark in this game's favor.
Regrettably, there are some flaws. The tributes are not at all balanced. (Hint: You want to be the female tribute from District 12) I can comprehend wanting to maintain integrity with the book, but as Katniss so frequently mentions for the duration of her time in the arena, the Hunger Games are hardly fair. I would not go so far as to call the game unfair, but it surely isn't balanced. As an example: every tribute has particular events that they can claim automatic victory. However, some tributes (such as the female from 12) can do this for cards that are significantly alot more beneficial than the cards other tributes are able to win.
The other flaw with the game is the font and type size on the cards. It is incredibly troublesome to read the cards from any distance greater than 12 inches. They are fine when the cards are in front of you, but considering that many of your decisions will be influenced by the cards that other people possess, count on to spend alot of time asking "What does that card do?" and "Can I see that again?" Also, though the game indicates 2-6 players, attempt to bring four to your first session. That is honestly where the preferred balance appears to be.
In the end though, I enjoyed the game, and will play it once more. It is a novelty item: better than some I've seen, but not the worst either.
The alternative of whether to choose this up depends completely on your level of fandom. Truly, you most likely made the choice the moment you realized the game existed. I will say this although -- if you're thinking about picking this up, get it soon, as I cannot imagine this game will be in print for quite long. If you do choose it up, nicely then....fantastic luck, and may perhaps the odds ever be in your favor!

The Hunger Games- Coaching Days is an exciting strategic expertise. Every player plays a tribute from a distinct district and competes in all sorts of challenges from weight lifting to eye-catching attire! It is really very simple to find out the guidelines, but as the instruction days progress and characters begin to gain particular abilities, attributes, and allies, items become highly exciting. There are components of chance for sure, but it really is all about playing to your strengths and your opponents weaknesses. It is straight forward adequate for older kids to play, but the game can come to be complicated adequate to challenge the most skilled adult gamers. The game is alot more entertaining with a great number of players, and is an all around fine time no matter whether you are familiar with the books or not!

 

The Hunger Games: Training Days Strategy Game

 

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