SUMMARY:
Released by Go! Games is this officially-licensed boxed trivia game featuring two card decks (each with 100 cards) for 2+ players (recommended age: 12 and up). The trivia categories consist of: The Shorts; Sights & Sounds (visual references & sound effects); Cast & Crew; Feature Films; and personal info re: The Three Stooges. The game’s object is for the first player to correctly answer two questions in all five categories (or, if need be, just one question per category). Supposedly, the oldest player receives the opportunity for the first question and can select the category. The player asking the question shall be on the opposing player’s right. After the card goes to the bottom of the deck, game play continues in a clockwise fashion until a winner is declared.
No scorecards are provided, so players are advised to supply a sheet of paper.
REVIEW:
It’s a given that casual fans of Moe, Larry, Curly, Shemp, Joe Besser, and Curly-Joe DeRita will be at a distinct disadvantage. The vast majority of answers pertain to obscure Stooge historical details that only hardcore fans might possibly know. In fairness, the question writers retain a sense of humor and will throw in a rare clue or hint whenever they deem appropriate. Sporadically, answers will double up or may appear inconsistent. In far fewer instances, the supposed answer is incorrect. Case in point: The Stooges appeared in two Scooby-Doo cartoon episodes in the early 1970’s, not just one per what the card says.
Still, as a solo activity, the question cards offer fun tidbits for Stooge fans to peruse on a snow day, road trip, or just dazzle a buddy with. With 200 cards, that’s worth the price of admission to play catch up with the Stooges.
Note: Speaking of trivia, for whatever reason, Hanna-Barbera opted for in-house voice actors imitating the Stooges in their Scooby-Doo team-ups, despite paying the real Stooges to rent their likenesses.
BONUS FEATURES:
Included is a small sheet of game instructions.
BRIAN’S ODD MOON RATING: 5 Stars
