Editorial Review: The editors decided to be adventerous and played this game for the first time with Grandma and two children (ages 10 and 13). The five-player multi-generational workout did not disappoint. Apparantly a life time of listening to family problems and mediating sibling rivalries honed Grandma into one lean, mean listening machine! She scored exceptionally high in Artist points while the winner of the Portrayer points was Dad. Must be that professional management experience. The game's party flavor did not disappoint either. Much hilarity ensued, especially when the original portrait was produced for inspection. Little sister especially got a case of the giggles every time she compared the drawings. This game is now one of the most requested at our house.

The editors are impressed with the potential of this game. Communication skills are not something that is usually explicitly taught yet it is fundamental to so many aspects of life. A good student listens carefully to instructions given. A good boss accurately and clearly conveys concise instructions. A good spouse actively listens to the thoughts of the other. A good life depends on the quality of communication, both receptive and expressive. This game illustrates this truth with stunning clarity while providing a hilariously engrossing way to improve those communication skills. The editors recommend this game for all ages and all settings. Families, classmates, co-workers, managers and students - all can benefit from this game. We especially like the potential this game has for expressive communication in the special needs community. Even though the box says it is for ages 12 to adult, the editors believe this is one of those rare games that appeals to the broadest of spectrums. Everybody can benefit from improved communication skills!