Judge for Yourself (1998)

About this game

Ever been accused of being judgmental (as if that's a bad thing)? Well, here's your chance to shine. In this game of true court cases, players are in the position to judge for themselves. Five hundred cards outline the cases--and with names like "Trespassing Hounds," "Shocking News," "Forced Nuptials," and "Quality Chicken," players are sure to be intrigued. The game can be played by two players or two teams. To start, a team rolls the die. A 1, 2, or 3 lets them know how many scorecard spaces they can fill in if they arrive at the correct verdict. After reading a case, they deliberate, debate, and finally decide for or against the plaintiff. A correct verdict advances the team. An incorrect verdict leaves them cooling their heels. The first team to arrive at the finish line wins. Sometimes being judgmental feels good. --Wendy Slotboom

Does it fit your group?

• Group size. Works with 2 to 6.
• Rules load. At 1.4/5 this is a light game — explain it in a few minutes, good for a table that has not played much.
• Age. The publisher suggests 12 and up. That rates the rules rather than the artwork, so judge the box yourself for younger players.