Today we're going to look at the rules for gofindit. gofindit is a game being produced by Sensory Trust in which you go outdoors to find objects related to the cards. You can learn more about the game by watching the video above or clicking the picture on the side. Now this game is unique as it has several ways to play and the rules are being placed on cards that come with the game. With limited space and having to explain multiple styles of play this can be quite a challenge. Plus this game takes you out to enjoy nature and you don't want to go hurting plants and animals in any way while playing so that should be mentioned Does gofindit rise to the challenge? Let's find out! | |
Organization and Layout: The games begins with a few rules that apply to all of the games, being to leave living things alone and to not pick any live plants. So a checkmark on the being good to nature category! Each variant is listed one by one on the cards, it's easy to find what you are looking for. The layout is simple which is great for learning this simple game fast.
Clarity: Not a single thing is fuzzy in the rules, you can pick this up and learn to play in seconds.
Graphics: There are no picture examples of play but this doesn't hold the game back in any way as it is simple. The colors of the writing and the borders of the card do not detract either, in fact they make the rules look very attractive.
Depth: There isn't much to cover here, but a great job was done to make sure nothing was missing.
Writing: Everything was written in a chipper and exciting manner while still being professional and what you look for in rulebooks. This really adds to the excitement of getting outside to go play, it's great when the rules themselves contribute to the game! I only saw one issue, one letter needed capitalizing in a sentence. Everything was clear and concise.
No one love the great outdoors or rulebooks quite like Susan the Mustache! On the Susan Rating Scale this game gets:
Susan's Explanation: With limited space to work with gofindit does a phenomenal job with its rules. The rules are simple and well written, you could pick them up and start playing in seconds. While not a rulebook it is a great example of well written rules.
Now we're going to go outside and lay in the grass! Reviewing this rulebook does make me want to take some time to enjoy nature today. Maybe turn off that computer you're on and come join me! Until next time: Every Game Deserves A Good Rulebook.
Clarity: Not a single thing is fuzzy in the rules, you can pick this up and learn to play in seconds.
Graphics: There are no picture examples of play but this doesn't hold the game back in any way as it is simple. The colors of the writing and the borders of the card do not detract either, in fact they make the rules look very attractive.
Depth: There isn't much to cover here, but a great job was done to make sure nothing was missing.
Writing: Everything was written in a chipper and exciting manner while still being professional and what you look for in rulebooks. This really adds to the excitement of getting outside to go play, it's great when the rules themselves contribute to the game! I only saw one issue, one letter needed capitalizing in a sentence. Everything was clear and concise.
No one love the great outdoors or rulebooks quite like Susan the Mustache! On the Susan Rating Scale this game gets:
Susan's Explanation: With limited space to work with gofindit does a phenomenal job with its rules. The rules are simple and well written, you could pick them up and start playing in seconds. While not a rulebook it is a great example of well written rules.
Now we're going to go outside and lay in the grass! Reviewing this rulebook does make me want to take some time to enjoy nature today. Maybe turn off that computer you're on and come join me! Until next time: Every Game Deserves A Good Rulebook.