My four grandsons, ages 7-14, (and I) just played Double Ditto for the first time tonight. We had a lot of fun and laughter. The 15-second timer is just right for coming up with two words, and it's really nice to have 400 cards. The game is nicely packaged and presented, and the instruction sheet is helpful, especially the "Scoring Points" section and the FAQ's. Some of the category cards were unfamiliar to the 7 yr old, but we just moved on to another card for him when that happened. We had a great time playing it. Thanks!
We liked this game because it was easyto figure out how to play. The rules are simple. Basically, someone picks a card and reads it outloud. It will say something like,"Things Found in Your Glove Box," or "Hobbies for Rich People." Everyone writes down two answers that fit the category. Like for "Things Found in Your Glove Box," players might write flashlight, pocketknife, tire gauge, maps, band aids, snacks, water, or whatever else comes to mind. Then you go around and see who came up with the same answer(s) as you. You get points when someone wrote the answer you wrote. 1 point if you have 1 matching answer and 3 points if you have 2 matching answers.
Anyway, this game moves fast and keeps everyone active. Everyone from older kids to Grandma can play. Great for any game night. Lots of laughs.
We recently tried out this game on family game night. The bigger kids - and husband!- were skeptical of a new game being added to the mix. We ended up having a blast! The basic principle is that everyone writes down 2 responses to a game card. (we doubled my youngest with me as my "helper" since he can't read or write yet). The objective is to choose answers that others may choose so that one (ditto) or both (double ditto) of your responses are also responses that other players wrote down. Sort of the opposite of boggle when you only get credit if no one else has your answer. But the topics were cute, the responses hilarious and the competition friendly. We will definitely be playing this one again!!
We had lots of fun playing this Christmas eve and at a New Year's Eve party, though we decided the timer wasn't really necessary and simply waited until all players acknowledged they had their answers. The included scoring pad is a little lame, not giving much room to actually write answers that are more than a few letters long. When they run out I'll probably design a replacement on my PC and print on a larger piece of paper with more room and clearer score tallying methods.
Most topics were family friendly and my 11 year old grandson liked the game a lot, wanting to play it both nights he stayed with us. The New Year's crowd was 100% adult and we still had fun. It was especially interesting to see how often husband & wife came up with the same answers.
We love, LOVE this game. I like that it’s so simple to play yet provides a ton of fun for all ages. Right out of the box, you’re ready to play in 3 minutes or less. Another greet feature is that you can play for as long...or as short....as you’d like. Nothing kills a game night quicker than a game that goes on forever. Our 4-year-old plays all the way up to adults and it’s a riot for everyone. Great game—two thumbs way up!!
Feature Product
- Creative Child Magazine: GAME OF THE YEAR Award 2016! Ran out of stock earlier this year but BACK IN STOCK now! Pick a card, read it out loud, and then quickly write down 2 answers you think other players will also write. Laugh or cry as you discover whether you were able to match any answers with other players. Find out whose mind is in sync with yours. It may not be who you expect!
- Simple, Hilarious FUN! Easy to learn--begin playing right away. Answers can be as creative as player's desire, making this game customizable for any gathering of family, friends, co-workers, and more.
- Perfect party game for family night, birthday parties, holiday gatherings, vacations, etc. Multi-generational fun for kids, teens, and adults. Great for large or small groups. Fast-paced, continuous play. Answer topic cards such as: "Foods That are Slimy," "Things Found in a Glovebox" and "Hobbies for Rich People."
- Comes with 400 category cards, a 15-second timer, score sheets, and instruction card.
- Ages: 10+; Players: 4 - 10 or more; Play Time: 25 minutes. (**8 and 9-year-olds with strong reading and writing skills may also enjoy playing)
Description
Double Ditto is a fun party game that will challenge players to be clever and quick. Play with as few as 4 players, or as many as 10 or more. Recommended for ages 10 and up but may be played by 8 and 9-year-olds who read and write well. Take turns being the Ditto Master by reading a card out loud to the group. Example cards may say: "Commands You Teach Your Dog," "Parts of the Human Body," "Things You Put on Your Head." Next, players then have 15 seconds to write down two answers that come to mind. For "Things You Put on Your Head," players' answers might include: headband, visor, sunglasses, shampoo, ice pack, stocking, hoodie, helmet, baseball cap, curlers, and more. Once time is up, take turns reading the answers out loud, crossing off each answer that matches another player's answer. The object of the game is to write down answers you think other players will write. Match an answer with another player to score a "ditto!" Match both answers and score a "double ditto!" Each round is fast-paced and filled with hilarious surprises. Answers can be as obnoxious or creative as player's desire, making this game customizable and a perfect game for any gathering with family and friends. Double Ditto fans are raving,"My 9-year-old had as much fun as his grandmother!" " It was the perfect game for my son's 13th birthday party!" "The game was so fun we played 10 rounds. Lots and lots of laughs!"
I bought this game for my brother's family not knowing a lot about it. We played on Christmas day with my children (ages 22-27) and his (ages 10-17) and LOVED it. It is family friendly and not overly competitive. We were cheering and high-fiving with each other. He told me later he took it to friends on New Years Eve and they had a blast again. Feel lucky to have found such a great game!
I had this game for several months without trying it. I often have another couple over for games, but thought this would be better in a bigger group. I had a dinnner party for six and we played this after dinner. One question was “two types of snakes” and someone put “long and short”. We laughed and laughed at so many of the questions. My company kept asking if we could play it just one more time and hours flew by. This was a real hit and now the other couples want to get their own game or give it to family. So glad I purchased this game. We will play it often.
What fun! We are in a fix in that we are really bored with children's games. We wanted something we can play with our 8 YO son with special needs and our 12 YO who is an honor student. Believe it or not, this was a great game for the two of them and us adult parents, too! What is also great about this is that it leads to teaching moments where you can explain things to your kids while playing - best kind of teaching! I highly recommend this game for anyone with kids who are in that in-between age.
Super clean (no dirty words or anything like that) but still very fun. It's essentially opposite of Scattergories.
I bought this game for my kids for Christmas, and we have played it at every family gathering since then! It is great for large groups - and you don't have to sit around a table to play. The game comes with sheets, but if you need more you can just use plain paper and make your own grid.
The rules are simple, and as long as your child can write they can play. My daughter is 8 and we have to skip a few topics she didn't know answers for, but otherwise she loves it. It's hard to find a good game for the 8 year old and the 15 year old but this is one they both enjoy. One group spanned the ages of 8 to 78 and everyone was cracking up!
Our family played this game last night and had a blast. There were 3, 40-somethings, a 16-year old, and a 12-year old. The 12 year old had no difficulty. In fact, she often wrote her answers faster than others (the timer is only 15 seconds!). We got a lot of good laughs at each other's answers. At times, we all thought of the same choice and all said "ditto." It was very enjoyable. After playing the first game/round, there was full consensus to immediately play again. I highly recommend this game for a group of all ages. The directions and expectations are very clearly understood, and you can begin playing immediately.