A pamphlet of feline opinion · est. mmxxv
Pete, the resident feline critic
The Pete Gazette
The Party Game Desk Reviewed for kids & the grown-ups who shop for them Reviewed from the windowsill
Also Reviewed
USAOPOLY
Synchronized Mediocrity Exposed; Box Seized as Fortress
★★☆☆☆
Exploding Kittens
Pete Provides the Only Competent Therapy on Offer
★★★☆☆
Hasbro Gaming
Tower Falls; One Block Claimed for the Under-Sofa Archive
★★★☆☆
From the wires — the critic descends upon the next desk shortly. The toys have been warned.
Lead Review · From: CMYK
The Lever Clicks; Pete Declares Himself Market Maker
Our critic tolerates the spectrum-guessing folly long enough to discover the device's lever, then delivers authoritative click-clack percussion until a human arrives to investigate.
By Pete · Resident Feline Critic

My human has brought home another cardboard box, this one a lurid shade of yellow that frankly clashes with my elegant gray fur. Inside is not a delightful new crinkle ball or feather wand, but a plastic contraption with a large dial. Apparently, this is a "game" where the bipedal staff members shout nonsense at each other ("Wizard or... not a wizard?") and…

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Image of CMYK Wavelength: The Party Game Show in a Box
Fig. 1 — the subject
Pete's Verdict
★★★☆☆
Acceptable as a clicking instrument.
From The Desk
Image of Ransom Notes - The Ridiculous Word Magnet Party Game, 3+ Players
Ransom Notes
Pete Rewrites the Prompt, Extracts Salmon Pâté

So, the Human has acquired a box of tiny, text-covered squares which they apparently arrange on metal slabs to form what they consider "hilarious" sentences. They call it 'Ransom …

★★★★☆ — A powerful tool in the right paws.
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Image of Incohearent, The Guess the Gibberish Party Game by Relatable, A Funny Card Game for Adults, Great for Bachelorette Party Games or Game Night Games, Includes 400 Cards, Instructions, and 1 Sand Timer
WHAT DO YOU MEME?
Three Cards and Timer Access: My Reasonable Tax Rate

My Human and her associates have acquired yet another noise-making apparatus, this one called "Incohearent." From my observations, it appears to be a…

★★★☆☆
Image of Exploding Kittens Party Pack - 2-10 Players - Ages 7+ - 15 Minutes to Play - Party-Sized High-Stakes Card Game, Ideal for Party, Family Game Night, Fun for Kids and Adults
Exploding Kittens LLC
The Nope Card Goes Under the Bookshelf Where It Belongs

My human, in her infinite and baffling wisdom, has brought a box into my domain that claims to contain "Exploding Kittens." While the concept is prep…

★★☆☆☆
Image of The Original TAPPLE, The Fast-Paced Family Board Game, Choose a Category & Race Against the Timer to be the Last Player, Learning Word Game for Ages 8 & Up, 2-8 Players, 15-20 Minute Play Time
USAOPOLY
Pete Discovers TAPPLE Is a Plastic Marimba

My human has presented me with a garish plastic wheel from a company called USAOPOLY, a name that suggests far too much pep for my liking. This devic…

★★★★☆
Image of Lucky Egg Official Grab The Mic – Family Karaoke Board Game, 8+ Year Olds, 2-10 Players - Games for Bad Singers with 250 Lyrics (125 Cards) for Hilarious Game Nights & Birthday Party, Kids Gift
Lucky Egg
Foam Microphone Liberated, Relocated to Private Stash

My human seems to have acquired yet another box of organized noise from a brand called "Lucky Egg." From what I can gather through my superior powers…

★★☆☆☆
Image of Big Potato Herd Mentality: Udderly Hilarious Board Game for Group Fun | Easy Setup & Play | The Perfect Party Game for 4-20 Players | Includes 20 Extra Exclusive Question Cards
Pink Cow of Doom Falls; Pete Accepts the Tribute

My human seems to have acquired yet another loud, colorful box, this one plastered with the spots of a common barn animal. They call it "Herd Mentali…

★★★☆☆
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