SET Game

Editorial Review:

This award winning card game is for one or more players. It is recommended for ages six and above. The object of the game is to identify "sets" of three cards. Each card is unique in its four features; color - red, green or purple, symbol - diamond, squiggle or oval, shading - solid, striped or open, and number - 1, 2 or 3. A "set" consists of three cards on which each feature is either the same on all of the cards, or different on all of the cards. This game contains complete instructions for play, 81 cards, and a durable plastic carrying case.

SET is a card game of quick recognition and deduction. Each card contains one of three symbols (squiggles, diamonds, ovals) in varying numbers (up to three), colors (purple, green, red), and degrees of shading. A dealer arranges 12 cards, face up, and the players--without taking turns--hastily scrutinize the images for logical "sets" of three cards linked by combinations of sameness or difference. It's not as complicated as it sounds: examples include a trio of paired ovals with increasing levels of shading between cards, or disparate symbols in different colors which increase in number on each card (card one has a green squiggle, card two a pair of purple ovals, card three a trio of diamonds). The trick is to keep calm while trying to make the rapid connections. The Darwinian nature of the game (remember: everyone plays simultaneously) is certain to cause some feistiness among more competitive players. --Tom Keogh

Customer Reviews:

Avg. Customer Rating: 5.0 / 5.0

SET is great fun for all ages!:

It can take a little while to catch on, but once you do, SET is great fun! It is great for visual learners. I have taught this game to all different ages and everyone enjoys it!

Serious gymnastics for the pattern recognition part of your brain.:

Competitive pattern recognition - what a concept. The idea is so simple - each card has a number of elements from 1-3, of 3 different shapes, in 3 different colors, with 3 different patterns of fill. You make sets of 3 with each element either being the same, or different among all 3. For example all three might have the same number of elements but all three must have different colors and different fill patterns; the same fill pattern, but different numbers of elements and different colors - or any... more info

A must have game!:

I think this is the best game I've ever played. It's so fun! Yes, it is addicting and you will see the shapes in your sleep. If you enjoy challenging your mind, you'll absolutely love this game. Super simple yet complex. I've yet to beat my 11 year old who seems to be a natural. Still, I know I have stealth like set seeking capabilities just waiting to come out.

All set with SET:

This is a very fun and educational game. I bought one for my daughter to take abroad and one to keep at home.

Accessories:

Five Crowns from SET Enterprises Inc. (Toy)

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Quiddler from SET Enterprises Inc. (Toy)

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