Game Review: Punderdome

I diverge from book reviews for today to offer my thoughts on the card game Punderdome. First off, it's a good idea. It's well planned, nicely designed, and the instructions are straight-forward and easy to follow. If you're a "punny" sort of person, this might seem right up your alley.

The fact is though, it's just not a very easy game to play. I've seen it compared to Cards Against Humanity, but it's not a great comparison. CAH is irreverent, quick, and easy to play - it doesn't take a whole lot of thought power.

This game, on the other hand, isn't a quick and easy party game - and coming up with something actually funny can be surprisingly challenging. While I'd like to think I'm somewhat quick witted, I found myself drawing a blank on most card combinations... and so did most others who played.

Punderdome is staying on the game shelf, as it's a fun idea and I think with a bit of effort we'll make it work. It's just not up everyone's alley, so make sure you've got the right (read: patient) crowd before you play.

Disclaimer: I received this game for free in exchange for an honest review.