We are having the best time with this game, lots and lots of laughs. Almost using up the cards already. Hope they have newer ones soon as this game was from 2004, hope they update it or at least have a newer updated set of cards for sale. Time flies with so many laughs, lots of fun!! Recommend it for all ages especially late teens to 80!!!

I've had Outburst Remix on my WishList for quite some time, and I'm glad I finally purchased it! I've had the original Outburst since the early 90's and was thrilled to find that there's a new edition.

Outburst Remix is the same as the original game EXCEPT instead the card giving you the topic itself at the top (to determine if you want to play or pass), there is a clever phrase called a Headline. This phrase may or may not be what you're thinking--much like the categories on the $10,000 Pyramid.

For example, the category may be Pay TV--and you have to determine whether to play or pass based only on that phrase. The actual topic? Products As Seen on TV. Another example? Paw-Ternity. The actual topic? Names or Nick Names for Cats.

For those entirely unfamiliar with Outburst, here's how it works:

Two teams of any size (even two players) try to call out the most answers printed on a particular card when it is their turn. If you think you want to try it, you play. If not, you pass to the other team who MUST play it on their next turn. HOWEVER, no matter WHICH topic you pick next, you MUST play it...so it's a gamble, too. (You only get three pass tokens per team per game.)

There is a sand timer (about 60 seconds), so you only have so much time to get as many matches as you can. Just because an answer is good or seems "right" doesn't mean you'll match what's on the card!

Cards are placed in a "decoder" of sorts (think Password) where you can only see the answers when you put it inside a little device. To help you keep track of the other team's answers, there are small yellow switches for you to flip when they get an answer right. There are a total of 10 answers on each card, which features a different topic on each side.

Another neat element is that there are two dice to throw: the purple die only goes up to 3 and the white die goes up to 10. IF you happen to correctly match the answer that corresponds to the number on the white die, you get additional points based on the number on the white die. For example, say you roll a 6 on the white die and a 2 on the purple die. If you match #6, you get an EXTRA 2 points on top of the points you earned with your regular matches.

Another great element of Outburst Remix is that you don't have to be at a table to play--so you can be lounging around on the floor or on couches. You just need a surface to roll the die and hold the cards (the game top works fine for this.)

There is a two-sided score card that goes up to 60, so the first team to reach 60 wins. (Small plastic sliders help you keep track of the points).

My family and I played this game during Thanksgiving and my father LOVED IT. Here's the odd thing: he normally HATES games and will not play. (In fact, when we were playing Imaginiff in the other room, he REFUSED to play with us.)

Because we played in the living room, where he was already sitting, he decided to join my Mom and son's team. After the game, he said he really enjoyed it...and wanted to come over again so we can play for (get this) HOURS. (I about swallowed my teeth! What a suprise!) He even commented how he hates games (yes, Dad, we know!), but really had fun with Outburst Remix.

If you're looking for a fun game that can be played in a relaxed atmosphere (well, physically relaxed--this game can get your heart pumpin' if you're competitve!), you'll likely love Outburst Remix! The topics are updated (there's 600 of them) and even children can play (although my 9 year old is usually unfamiliar with most of the topics, he doesn't feel left out and even gets some answers for his team at times!)

My husband and I love to play this game at holidays or any gathering we attend. It is so much fun, and it's great because you don't have to be a trivia master to have fun playing it. If you don't have this game you NEED to get it! You won't be disappointed!

The first time I experienced this game was during a training seminar, and it added life to the whole setting. I in turn used it during a recent training agenda when I was facilitating a portion of the seminar. After returning back to the seminar from breaks, I used this to get the groups to pull closer together. It was enjoyed very much by all that attended the seminar. I highly recommend this game.

We love to have friends over for game night, and this has become one of our favorites. It is laugh out loud fun.