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Description: "The party game Apples to Apples consists of two decks of cards: Things and Descriptions. Each round, the active player draws a Description card (which features an adjective like "Hairy" or "Smarmy") from the deck, then the other players each secretly choose the Thing card in hand that best matches that description and plays it face-down on the table. The active player then reveals these cards and chooses the Thing card that, in his opinion, best matches the Description card, which he awards to whoever played that Thing card. This player becomes the new active player for the next round. Once a player has won a pre-determined number of Description cards, that player wins." (Board Game Geek) Players: 4 to 10 players |
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Description: "Addictively simple, and simply addictive, BANANAGRAMS is the fast and frantic word game enjoyed by millions! Players and their opponents aim to use all of their letters to build a word grid in a race to the finish. The first player to use all of their tiles is crowned "Top Banana"! BANANAGRAMS requires no pencil, paper, or board, and comes in a small portable banana-shaped pouch that's perfect for ages 7 and up —at home or on the go." (Bananagrams)
Players: 1 to 8 players |
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Description: "Embark on a quest to settle the island of Catan! Start by revealing Catan's many harbors and regions: pastures, fields, mountains, hills, forests, and desert. Guide your settlers to victory by clever trading and smart development. Gather resources (grain, wool, ore, brick, and lumber) to build roads, settlements and cities, and to buy development cards that will help you on your quest. Acquire your resources by rolling the dice and trading with others. But beware – you never know when the wily robber might steal some of your precious gains!" (CATAN Shop)
Players: 3 to 4 players |
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Description: "One of the oldest and most popular board games, played by two opponents on a checkered board with specially designed pieces of contrasting colours, commonly white and black. White moves first, after which the players alternate turns in accordance with fixed rules, each player attempting to force the opponent’s principal piece, the king, into checkmate—a position where it is unable to avoid capture." (Britannica)
Players: 2 players
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Description: "One of the world’s oldest games. Checkers is played by two persons who oppose each other across a board of 64 light and dark squares, the same as a chessboard. The 24 playing pieces are disk-shaped and of contrasting colours (whatever their colours, they are identified as black and white)" (Britannica)
Players: 2 players |
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Description: "The classic detective game! In Clue, players move from room to room in a mansion to solve the mystery of: who done it, with what, and where? Players are dealt character, weapon, and location cards after the top card from each card type is secretly placed in the confidential file in the middle of the board...Through deductive reasoning each player must figure out which character, weapon, and location are in the secret file. To do this, each player must uncover what cards are in other players hands by making more and more suggestions...A great game for those who enjoy reasoning and thinking things out." (Board Game Geek)
Players: 2 to 6 players |
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Description: "The Cranium Game is outrageous fun and gives players a chance to show off their talents! Players team up to cruise around the board completing activities in 4 color-coded categories: Creative Cat, Data Head, Star Performer, and Word Worm. One team picks a card from the category that matches their space on the board, and must successfully complete the activity before time runs out. Spelling a word backwards, drawing with their eyes closed, and solving a puzzle are just of few of the activities they might do. The first team to reach the Cranium Central space and complete one last challenge wins!" (Hasbro)
Players: 4 or more players
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Description: "Exploding Kittens is a funny card game for people who are into kittens, explosions, laser beams, and sometimes goats. In this highly strategic, kitty-powered card game, players draw cards until someone draws an Exploding Kitten which means you’re out of the game. Unless you use a defuse card to save yourself or another sneaky card to betray your fellow players. It’s fast, easy to learn, and an instant crowd-pleaser. It’s also a great Easter basket stuffer." (Exploding Kittens)
Players: 2 to 6 players |
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Description: "Built on the simple premise of stacking blocks, Jenga engages players of all ages, across all cultures. Jenga's success rests on its solid play value. Players take turns to remove a block from a tower and balance it on top, creating a taller and increasingly unstable structure as the game progresses." (Jenga)
Players: 1 or more players
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Description: "The category-guessing game where the answers are only as easy as the clues! Players split into two teams and take turns to guess what's listed on the card based on the clues made up by their teammate. Each time a clue is offered, the team can either List to request another clue, or Twist to guess the answer. But don't ask for too many clues or guess incorrectly, because each time you do you lose points! With categories ranging from TV and places to technology and pop culture, there's something for everyone." (Ridley's Games)
Players: 4 to 10 players |
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Description: "Our bestselling game of 'who said what' tests players on how well they know each other with more than 800 new and classic questions designed to spark laughter, creative discussion and lasting memories. With a new look and updated game play, Loaded Questions is the perfect answer to, 'What should we do now?'." (All Things Equal)
Players: 4 to 6 players |
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Description: "A real-estate board game for two to eight players. The player's goal is to remain financially solvent while forcing opponents into bankruptcy by buying and developing pieces of property. Bankruptcy results in elimination from the game. The last player remaining on the board is the winner." (Britannica)
Players: 2 to 8 players |
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Description: "This Monopoly variant was published as a fundraiser for the Taft High School (Lincoln City, OR) 2009 Senior Class. The board features local businesses from Otis, Neotsu, Lincoln City, Glenden Beach, Lincoln Beach, and Depoe Bay instead of the traditional properties. Houses and Hotels are replaced with green and red 'customer' chips. Chance and Community Chest cards are renamed as Fate and Beachcombing cards. Other non-property spaces on the board are also renamed (Loading Zone instead of Free Parking, etc) and each feature the name and logo of a local business. Money features the Chinook Winds Casino Resort name and logo, playing pieces match the 'monopolist' pieces from Anti-Monopoly." (Board Game Geek)
Players: 2 to 8 players |
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Description: "Your patient Sam is feeling a bit under the weather. Can you “operate” and make him better, or will you get the buzzer? Grab the tweezers and try with all of your might to take out all of his funny ailments. Can you help him with his headphone headache or his gamer's thumb? Operate with your steadiest hand, but don't forget to steer clear of the sides and avoid lighting the light!
Players: 1 or more players |
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Description: "Let the paint chips be your muse! With a pile of paint chips at your fingertips, the poems practically write themselves. Go ahead, chase some rainbows. • Draw a prompt card.
Players: 1 or more players |
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Players: 1 or more players |
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Description: "Think fast, not hard in this merciless word-shouting board game. Start by drawing a category card. Your team will then shout words from that category that begin with the letter on therace track. Move along the track every time you get a word right and race against your opponents to win. This is a simple game for versatile occasions. Play it as a two-player game for a casual night-in or bring it along as a party game for big groups." (Really Loud Librarians)
Players: 2 players |
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Description: "Accuse and defend your fellow townsfolk as you hunt down the witches of Salem. Act fast, before conspiracy turns you against your own. The year is 1692, and it is a perilous time to live in the town of Salem, Massachusetts. One wrong step, or one misplaced accusation, and you could be the next witch to hang. "Salem" takes players into this perilous world and lets them re-live the tension, politics, and religious extremism that still has people talking about it 300 years later. The game is packaged in a faux book box that closes magnetically. The game, disguised as a worn out leather book, can easily hide on your bookshelf and masquerade as an antique. Players, each acting as one of these unique characters, are given 3-5 Tryal cards (depending on the number of players). These Tryal cards reveal the true identity of each player, "Witch" or "Not a Witch." During gameplay, players gather cards that they use to accuse, or defend, other players. Deciding who to trust is key to survival, since you can never play a card on yourself. When you suspect someone to be a witch, you can begin accusing them with red accusation cards. When enough accusations have been placed on one of the players, the player who lays the final accusation chooses one of that player's Tryal cards to reveal. Once all "Witch" Tryal cards have been found, the villagers of Salem win. Players can also use green and blue cards such as "Alibi", "Stocks", "Matchmaker", "Asylum", and "Scapegoat" to help or hurt their allies or enemies." (Board Game Geek) Players: 2 to 12 players |
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Description: "The Deep is a playground for curious people people who aren't afraid to explore fun, thought-provoking ideas and opinions. The Deeps mind-blowing questions are designed to spark your curiosity about the world and other people." (Garmentory)
Players: 2 or more players |
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Description: "Take your pick of two scenarios in this family-friendly party game that lets you make the choices! This fresh take on a classic party game has 140 cards with thought-provoking and hilarious dilemmas that are sure to spark conversation and good times. Simply pull a card and decide which scenario you'd rather pick!" (Burro Games)
Players: 2 or more players |
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Description: "This classic card game is still easy to pick up and understand. Players match colors and numbers from cards in their hand to the discard pile. Challenge and wild cards keep things unpredictable. The first player to 500 points wins the day, and this edition is ready to play. This UNO Deluxe Card Game edition includes deck, instructions and a scorepad and pencil. Score with the family by pulling it out any time! For neat storage and long life for the cards, the sturdy tin really keeps it together. Add it to the family toy closet for an ever-ready option and take it on the road for travel!" (Mattel)
Players: 2 to 10 players |
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Description: "We're Not Really Strangers is a purpose driven card game and movement all about empowering meaningful connections. Three carefully crafted levels of questions and wildcards that allow you to deepen your existing relationships and create new ones." (We're Not Really Strangers)
Players: 2 to 6 players |
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Description: "Stories are the bridges that connect us to other humans. This second edition of Where Should We Begin? A Game of Stories by Esther Perel will take you deeper with friends, family, coworkers, and lovers you thought you already knew—wherever you are." (Esther Perel)
Players: 2 to 6 players |
Contents
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Who can borrow one? |
WOU students |
How long is the loan? |
7 days |
What is the replacement charge? |
$450 |
Guides and Manuals |
Wii Manuals |
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