FamilyFun Magazine Gregory Lauzon January 2003 USA

What it is: A new version, specifically for 'tweens, of an often hilarious, sometimes poignant game of completely subjective comparisons. Each player is dealt five Red Apple cards, each one listing a person, place, thing, or activity. The dealer/judge (a rotating job) then turns over a Green Apple card, each of which lists one adjective. All players then give the judge the Red Apple card they think best matches the Green Apple card. For example, which Red Apple card best matches a Green Apple card that reads “cheerful”: rocking chairs, ghosts, Superman, baby food, or rainbows?

Why it’s fun: As often as not, none of your Red Apple cards will make complete sense, in which case you can play a card strictly for laughs. Remember, the judge can choose any card regardless of how well it fits, so if you know the judge’s sense of humor, blatant appeals to his or her funny bone can pay off big.

Apples to Apples encourages people to get to know one another’s ideas and feelings. It also encourages raucous teasing and fun!

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