On Christmas Day at our house, we have a big birthday party for Jesus all day long. We play games and have party foods. I know we’ll enjoy playing the Do Tell Family Game that I reviewed earlier in the month (Do Tell Family Game Review) with everybody.
Do Tell has another game, their Do Tell Original Version.
Do Tell Original Version game
Do Tell Original Version has the same basic premise as the Family Version (or vice versa, since the original version came out first). Using 5 different kinds of spaces on the game board – Do, Tell, Risk, Wild and Mirror – players connect with each other by carrying out the tasks or sharing the information requested on the corresponding game cards. Play proceeds around the game board using dice and markers like most games, and the first one to make it to the center of the swirl wins.
The aim of the Do Tell Original Version is just as the name states – getting the people around the table to tell more about themselves, in both words and actions. The goal, as with the Family Version, is getting people to talk and connect, by sharing new activities and opening up unusual areas of discussion. The questions and actions aren’t ones that you’d come across every day and that is one of the things that keeps the game interesting.
Right on the box it says that this game is for ages 16 and up. I would say that to be very true. This is quite a grown-up game in contrast to the Family Version. The difference comes in the content of the cards. The subject matter is more adult-focused. Included with the game are “Spicy” Risk cards which are indeed more ‘risque’, but even without these cards the game has a more mature angle.
Depending on the setting, some players, even conservative adults, may find a few of the questions/actions in the Do Tell Original Version a bit out of their comfort zone. An easy way to modify the game for your needs could be to sort through the cards ahead of time and only use the ones that are suitable for the given situation. There are plenty of cards in the decks to do this and still have lots of good cards to play with. I think that this is probably the way we’ll use it most in our circle of friends and family. We’re pretty reserved in some areas, though we’re never short on fun!
The “Spicy” Risk cards I would recommend for a private game with your spouse/sweetie! ‘Nuf said! 😉
As with the Do Tell Family Version, the packaging and presentation is excellent, with everything fitting neatly into a nicely decorated and festive box.
If you’re more on the conservative side or have family that you’d like to play with, the Do Tell Family Version might be your best choice. If, on the other hand, you are a bit more adventurous and not shy about sharing some more personal information (either in actions or words), the Do Tell Original Version will be an excellent choice for you.
Both of these games are great for connecting with friends and family, each being designed for a specific audience. In addition to being fun and easy to play, they are well-constructed, and a good value. Either one of them will make a very nice gift, depending on the circle of friends you want to play it with and your/their personal preferences. It’s nice to have a choice, and when both choices are good, it’s even better!
OH, and they are both on sale right now! Great timing, eh!? Check them out today in my It’s OK to be WEIRD! OpenSky Shop!
Do Tell sent me the Do Tell Original Version Game to review and keep for my family. I received no other compensation for this review, and the opinions stated here are my own.
