My family is into watching the Family Game night show and my kids wanted those games that they played for Christmas. I went on a venture for games that were not terribly expensive.
We got
- Connect 4
- Yatzee
- Teasers
- Jenga (well not the name brand, hence the post)
I got name brand on all of them except the Jenga. I bought something called Jumbling Tower and BOY was that a MISTAKE.
I was in such a hurry I did not pay attention to the details on the picture of the tin it came in. If I would have looked closer I would have bought the actual Jenga game that was only $4 more.
What’s the problem? The pieces don’t line up square. It makes it take a lot longer to set up and for me it played weird. It was harder to find loose pieces, so the game did not last long at all. I also think because of how light the pieces are, when compared to jenga, that may have had an effect on it too. They are real light in comparison. So here is what happens if you try to set it up fast without the space between each piece as the picture on the tin shoes.
So my kids lost a couple pieces before I actually got my hands on it to try a game. I was upset at them well, until I played the game. Then it didn’t matter because I threw it away today and went and bought the actual Jenga game.
Live an learn. Oh well. It least it was only about $7 I lost on this purchase. It could have been a lot worse I guess.
Have a great day!
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As soon as I read the title of this entry I immediately thought of the jumbling tower set I bought at walmart. Isn't it so freaking terrible?? And not only do the pieces not lie square but you know how they are also pretty rough and they don't slide against each other that easily so it makes it super hard? It is the worst. I seriously wished I just spend the extra few dollars to get actual jenga.
AMEN! It sucks big time!
What a bummer! I used to play this a lot with my friends but I haven't played in years.
That stinks! I would have never thought it would be so bad but the proof is in the picture!
Is it bad that I have only played my Jenga once in the whole time that I have had it...LOL
I am fussy about toys...I will buy generic store label food, clothes from Goodwill, etc....but I will not buy toys if they are not name brand. I just don't think they last as long.
My Hubs always says... You get what you pay for. Sometimes that turns out to be very true.
Dont feel bad about it. Happens to the best of us when we try to save a little money. Jenga is a fun game!
I didn't even know they made generic games! My husband would kill me if I bought that, haha- he thinks EVERYTHING needs to be name brand! I, however, disagree!
That's too bad! I love to play Jenga!