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Topic: PictureBook Games: The Royal Bluff (First Impressions)

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Grumble

So what do u guys think of this one? This one looks interesting!!

Info:

PictureBook Games: The Royal Bluff
Publisher: Nintendo
Players: 1-4
ESRB Rating: E (Everyone)
Price: 500 Nintendo DSi Points™
Description: Aristocratic opponents square off in PictureBook Games: The Royal Bluff, a game of strategy and deceit. Compete for points by adding or subtracting colored chips from rows on the game board and trying to guess each of your opponent's secretly assigned chip colors. Once you're confident in your deduction, issue a Call Out attempt to earn bonus points - at the risk of giving your opponent an extra point if you're wrong. Three modes of play (Tournament, Free Play, DS Wireless Play) offer a variety of options, from facing off against an assortment of computer opponents to competing in a wireless match with up to four players. Throw Trick Cards into the mix and you've got a winning combination of tactics and trickery that's sure to score points.

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Grumble

Playing it right now!

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KnucklesSonic8

Gonna download it right now.

KnucklesSonic8

Grumble

its really a neat game... tell me what u think KnucklesSonic8

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Cheezy

As soon as my mom calls back I can get points to download it, so far things sound positive

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KnucklesSonic8

I really dig this game so far!

KnucklesSonic8

Grumble

Wow. Incredible game, guys!! Download it now (if you like puzzles, strategy board games, etc.) Basically, if you liked ClubHouse Games as much as I do (I gave that one a 10) you should totally get this. $5 is just the right price for this game. It features a classic board game played with game discs and 2 colors are randomly chosen for each player (2-4) and you can fake out your opponent as they try to guess your color... every turn all players make they have the opportunity to guess one of their opponents 2 colors they are playing with. If you guess correctly, you gain points that help you win the game, if you guess incorrectly, you lose points and the opponent gains. Also on each turn you play "cards" that add or subtract from the disc rows that have been played in each hand. Great game! I love the gameplay, the cute (if not strange) cuddly vintage animal graphics, I love the old fashioned iconography and sound. Overall, this is a great game and I give it 10/10 for Puzzle fans. I really can't find anything wrong with this one. Replay value is high since its like a board game (like Dragon Quest wars in that respect.) Perhaps DSiWare has finally found its niche. The Royal Bluff features different modes of play including Tournament/Wireless play, and at $5 (500 U.S. points) it's a steal!

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KnucklesSonic8

I love how the giraffe's picture goes off the screen and it just shows his neck when he's trying to call your bluff. XD

edit:
Hey! That wolf wants to eat me for dinner if I lose!
I just beat him by ONE! He's a sly one with his mysterious Double Move trick card.

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KnucklesSonic8

Grumble

KnucklesSonic8 wrote:

I love how the giraffe's picture goes off the screen and it just shows his neck when he's trying to call your bluff. XD

LOL! Yes, that's cute. I also like the sounds that the players avatars make (as of now I only have the first 2 the guy and girl ones) but they are neat. Greatness achieved!

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KnucklesSonic8

Yeah, I love it too! Mild dialogue with voice acting is actually a big deal.

KnucklesSonic8

sonic_brawler95

Downloading....

I only have 200 points now, gonna save that in case MyNotebook comes out next Monday.

3DS FC: 5412-9891-8712

Grumble

KnucklesSonic8 wrote:

Yeah, I love it too! Mild dialogue with voice acting is actually a big deal.

lmao!! SO TRUE man...

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Grumble

sonic_brawler95 wrote:

Downloading....

I only have 200 points now, gonna save that in case MyNotebook comes out next Monday.

Great idea! This one is great fun, too.

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Chony_Lee

Sounds interesting. I'll wait until I see some reviews first, though.

"EXTRA BAAAAAAAAAAAALLLLLLLLLL!" -Zeus

Grumble

Chony+Lee wrote:

Sounds interesting. I'll wait until I see some reviews first, though.

Just posted my own 10/10 review a few replies back. But I know what you mean.

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Grumble

Ok, guys.. I just unlocked the giraffe in tournament round and now there is an old lady monkey yelling at me.. lol! Her name is Dame Agnes. "I may look old, but I've still got a few tricks up my sleeve, you presumptuous little whippersnapper!" Wow. LOL. I am loving this so much...

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KnucklesSonic8

Wait till you face the Wolf.

BTW, I beat the Tournament in about an hour or two. I actually thought you beat the Tournament mode before you wrote your mini-review...

KnucklesSonic8

Grumble

KnucklesSonic8 wrote:

Wait till you face the Wolf.

BTW, I beat the Tournament in about an hour or two. I actually thought you beat the Tournament mode before you wrote your mini-review...

LOL.. no, i didn't get that far, but I played it in tiny increments today and that way I truly get to appreciate each level. I am loving the trick cards, the various opponents in Tournament mode, I still stick by my 10/10 score. Great game! How would you guys score this, I wonder?

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KnucklesSonic8

Trick Cards are great. Too bad you can't use them in multiplayer (why not in Wireless Battle where another person has a copy; if they don't have any TC's unlocked, then it can be disabled).

I wouldn't give it a 10/10. That's stretching it. If I was grading it though, based entirely on what I've played thus far, it gets an 8 in my book.

KnucklesSonic8

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