The Bottom Line
If you're looking for a new party game, consider buying Squint -- especially if you like Pictionary.
Pros
- A party game great for fans of Pictionary.
- Everyone plays at once; no down time.
- Wacky fun.
Cons
- Not a good game for most younger children.
- The Squint card tray is pretty flimsy.
Description
- For 3 to 8 players.
- About 30 minutes per game.
- Published by Out of the Box Publishing, the company responsible for Apples to Apples, My Word, and Blink.
Guide Review - Squint
The first reaction I had when playing Squint is that it's a fantastic new game for fans of Pictionary. You don't draw, at least not with pen and paper, but you do create shapes and try to get the other players to guess what you've put together.
A set of 72 sturdy shape cards (adorned with straight lines, curves, squiggles, boxes, and many other shapes) are your tools to get the other players to guess words and phrases like "police car," "rocket" or "toothbrush." While one person builds, every other player tries to guess -- the builder and the guesser both win points if the object is identified before the sand timer expires.
If you enjoy party games, Squint deserves a spot in your collection.
