Editorial Review
Zobmondo Lite is a board game, but its real purpose is to stimulate conversation and laughter. Question cards (a.k.a. “cards of unenjoyment”) come in categories such as pain/fear/discomfort and appearance/embarrassment. A typical one reads, “Would you rather swim 5 laps in a pool of 40 degree water, or swim 1 lap in a pool of warm water in which many people have peed?” Your job is to predict how other players will answer. Guess correctly (or bluff them out) and advance toward the center. Winning the game really isn’t the point–the point is laughing your way through a discussion about whether you would rather have a black eye or very bloodshot eyes for a week. This game is billed as the kinder, gentler, version of the original. –Richard Farr
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We purchased Zobmondo on a whim. The first dissapointing aspect of the game was the low strategy – this game is largely ruled by the luck of the dice as opposed to player ingenuity. Next we discovered that there are only approximately 30 unique question cards that get repeated again and again, and we felt we did not get our moneys worth. After this first review, the game continues to collect dust in the back of the closet. For duribility – there are cards that can be bent and torn, small game pieces that are easily misplaced (and slippery!), not to mention the rather unreliable hourglass. For education value? Nada. At least Go Fish (one of the simplest games in existance) builds memory skills. Pass on this game for education. Overall, buy something else.
Amazon User Rating: 1 / 5
As an English teacher to adults in Germany I’ve used this game with students as a conversation practise tool. The questions never fail to stimulate lively and often quite humourous discussions and debates. It’s questions are short and usually easy to understand–otherwise a short translation/explanation can be done. Because of this the game really is suitable for almost all levels of students–from lower intermediates on up to “native speakers”.
I have the original version, and do sometimes offer students the option of rejecting a question if they feel it’s too disgusting. The “Lite” version precludes this need.
Zobmondo definitely brings hilarity and laughter to my classroom. The shyest of my students have been seen, and more importantly heard, defending some of the most bizarre and hilarious opinions as if their very lives depended on the outcome of the group’s decision.
Oh, it’s also suitable for private use too! The questions have no real culturally bonded significance, making it easy for all cultures to enjoy. Perfect for those long nights in exotic lands with anyone who comes along and speaks English.
Amazon User Rating: 4 / 5
Brilliant! Usually when a company creates a follow-up game it isn’t as good as the first, Zobmondo Lite is the exception to the rule. This game is as good and maybe a little better than the Zobmondo.
The age requirements for the “lite” version is 12 and up and the questions aren’t quite and extraordinary as the original version, however they are still fascinating. As is the case of Zobmondo, you will begin to think in a whole new way.
The board layout and graphics are great and you have five distinctively different categories. You will be challenged from the very beginning and the play is funny, fast and extremely fun.
Once again, check out the website, you can even add your own Zobmondo questions. So if you are looking for a great game and great time your money is definitely going to be well spent with this game.
Amazon User Rating: 5 / 5
I read the overview of this game on the box cover and thought it would be hilarious to play. Unfortunately, after purchasing the lite version, I was rather disappointed at the ease of guessing the particpants answers. Of course the object of the game is to guess how people would answer difficult scenarios or questions and I found many of the answers very predictable. If I were you, I would stick to the regular version and stay away from the Lite version.
Amazon User Rating: 2 / 5
Well, I got the Lite version instead of the original, thinking that the original might be too gross or awkward to play with parents or some friends. I can’t really comment on the original version, as I haven’t seen it, but I wonder whether I should have gotten that version instead.
I played the Lite version with several family members and we found it kind of annoying. The directions were sort of painful to read, as they raved so much about how hilarious the game was and how players would soon be engaged in side-splitting laughter. Well, that’s setting our expectations kind of high. It didn’t happen. Instead, we were a little frustrated that the point of the game was to guess and bluff about our and other’s answers to the dilemmas. Instead of truly discussing the dilemmas, we were mainly trying to outwit each other. Some of the questions were kind of lame, too. We ended up tweaking the rules, so that each player could choose whichever he or she deemed the most promising of the five (?) questions on a card. All in all, this wasn’t what I’d hoped it would be. I do really admire the concept, but the way the game is organized left something to be desired.
Amazon User Rating: 3 / 5