Floodgate Games Decorum (Deluxe Edition)

Its a unique game that is rather unlike anything Ive played with my family before. The rules are pretty easy to understand, and the age range (13+) is about right. Now, the deluxe version with nicer pieces is only a $5 difference than the standard one. Id go for the deluxe edition, though I will say that both are a bit on the pricey side. Still, if your family loves table games like these, its worth it.

In Decorum, you and up to 3 friends are housemates who are trying to decorate your house to satisfy everyones unique tastes. Unfortunately, nobody is able to clearly say what they like. Instead, you can only respond positively, negatively, or neutrally to the design choices that everyone else makes. So, for example, if someone paints a room green, but you really need the room color to match the color of the lamp, then you can only say that you dislike the green and hope the group can infer what it is you really want! With the right group, this kind of limited communication game can be a ton of fun! Theres a puzzle aspect to figuring out why people are changing things, and theres a silliness aspect to only being able to say That red is terrible when you really mean to say that the upstairs cant be red when the downstairs is already red. A lot of groups will appreciate that its a cooperative game (even if it sometimes feels like youre pushing and pulling against each other). The game comes with two campaigns — one for a 2-player game, and one for a 3/4-player game. There are 20 scenarios for the 2 player campaign, and 10 scenarios for the 3/4 player campaign. It wouldnt surprise me if the publisher released more scenarios later, or if player-created scenarios crop up online at Board Game Geek. But even if not, theres a LOT of replayability packed in the box. The instructions are well written and helpfully illustrated, and best of all theres a link to a how to play video on the publishers website, so you should be able to get up and running pretty quickly. The retail version of this game comes with cardboard tokens to represent all the design choices you can put into a room. The deluxe version comes with the cardboard tokens AND with really beautiful acrylic pieces you can use instead. Right now, the deluxe version is only $5 more than the standard version, so it seems like a good value to me. (To compare, the upgraded tokens cost $15 when bought separately from the manufacturer.) The only bummer about the acrylic tokens is that they come covered with a protective film thats a pain to remove. I worked at them with a hobby knife for TOO LONG to get them all off. The result looks spectacular, but it was a pain. If I had to compare this game to something else thats well known, Id say it feels a little like Dixit and a little like Pandemic. Its like Dixit because its lightweight and youll have some laughs and emotional outbursts while you play, and its like Pandemic because youll all enjoy that sense of accomplishment at the end. Decorum is probably not a must own classic game like Dixit or Pandemic, but it IS both beautiful and fun!

I really wanted this game. I think I’d like it, but I can’t recommend ordering it from Amazon. When I received it, it was clearly used. So, I contacted Amazon and they sent a replacement. The second game they sent was ALSO CLEARLY USED WITH MISSING PIECES. After the second time, I gave up. It just cost me two trips to the UPS store to return it. So, while I’d still like this game, it’s not worth the hassle to mess with the incompetence.

This game is really amazing! From gameplay, components, and art direction, this one is a must buy to add to your collection! 5/5 The game play is really Innovative, players have secret desires of how they want to decorate their shared home. They take turns adding or removing one item at a time and can only tell their partner if they like what happened or dont like it. What unfolds is a great puzzle of trying to make everyone happy while never truly saying what they want, it is a blast at all player counts. For components, I got the deluxe edition, which provides you with acrylic pieces to replace rhe main cardboard home decor. And while the cardboard is also beautiful and great quality, the acrylic tokens are absolutely stunning and a true joy to use in the game. The board and card design is equally top notch. Dont wait, get this game, there is nothing like it on the market! Unique and a blast to play.

The deluxe edition was a great choice and has some fantastic acrylic tiles in the box.

During the summer months I play a lot of board games with the kids, 9 &13. I read the instructions, and then re-read them just in case, to pickup on the mechanics, but there is a free video floating around on a famous site that hosts countless videos that a couple made that is a fantastic walkthrough for the game. From that point I was easily able to teach my daughter 9 and son 13 the gist of the game which they easily picked up on. The key in this game is to have everyone playing going in the same direction ruleswise and it will go much more smoother. Overall, a fantastic was to spend a hot summer afternoon in the house.

I was sent the game in a damaged box. Company didn’t send the game in a any sort of box, just wrapped in a thin layer of plastic wrap. Game is fine, but not happy with how it was shipped and delivered.

this is a greatly fun game to play with two people up to four people. it tests your cooperative, negotiation, communication, comprehension, and other general people skills. I highly recommend this game for teens or pre-teen children, just to teach them those important interpeople skills early on in life. Had a blast playing this with my adult friends and kids alike!

In Decorum, everyone gets a card telling them what items of home decor they need in order to make them happy. Maybe you need at least two blue lamps but no red rooms. Maybe someone else needs no green room and no antiques. Youll take turns adding or subtracting things from each of four rooms until everyone can live with the result. If it takes too long, youll have house meetings in which you tell the other house members one of your conditions. Its a puzzle in which players work together to figure out a solution -- and there is always at least one. The game is set up with different puzzles depending on how many players there are and the scenarios start out easy and then increase in difficulty. The only reason it gets 4 stars instead of 5 is that its not a particularly visually appealing game, though its basic color scheme and stripped down look does make it easy to keep track of what is going on in each room. Still I cant help wishing there had been at least something textural to break things up or maybe a more interesting color scheme than the unrealistic (for home decor) green blue red yellow.

First things to know: - This is not a competitive game. Its a cooperative game. You need to be in a cooperative mindset. - Its designed for ages 13+ and thats accurate. Youngers are probably not going to be able to understand the complexities of the game and cooperation needed. - Initial set up is lengthy. Recommend setting up before sitting down to play. Familiarize yourself with the game. - Very nicely made game. - Wonderfully unique idea! - Incredibly open ended. You can have a truly large number of game experiences depending on who plays, and the variables of the game. Pros: - This is a great game to build communication skills between players. - This is definitely a good conflict resolution skills learning game. Cons: - The instructions are a little confusing between two and four players. It says the same as the two player but then there are differences. It would be more convenient if the instructions that are the same for both two and four player were just written out and you are only reading the portion for the amount of players you have that round.