apples to apples

so i have recently found the game apples to apples and have been very pleased with this sweet toy. if you have never played this "card game" i highly recommend you go out right now and get it. though it can cost you up to $30 for the wooden box version, it is worth every penny. this game doesnt take long to play and you can play with only 2 players if you have to (though i recommend at least four). apples to apples is directed for older teens and adults because some of the words and concepts used are slightly esoteric. but basically, in apples to apples each player picks 7 cards. these cards contain random nouns and short descriptions or thought about each. the word on the cards are completely random and thats what makes this game so fun. so once everyone chooses their random cards the "judge" flips over a green adjective card. everyone except the judge plays they card in their hand they think best matches the center card. then the judge (this job rotates around the group of players)chooses what ever one he/she likes best. this game is interesting because whether you win or not depends on the judge. some judges take the game very seriously and and will chose the word 'brain surgeon' for the adjective 'intelligent' but some other judge might pick 'rubber gloves' instead. you pretty much have to learn to play to the judge to win. but no matter what the random word match ups are usually pretty funny and no two games are ever the same. this game makes a great gift or is sweet to have around if you have company over. be careful though. a lot of times people who take this game seriously and play cards that logically match the center card get aggravated at random and whimsical choices! have fun!