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The ingenius eight
Card game from The ingenius eight

The card game from The ingenius eight is a versatile and exciting card game for adults. With its mobile aluminum box packaging, it is the ideal companion for game nights, vacations or in between. It makes an excellent gift for various occasions, including Christmas, birthdays and more. The clear and understandable instructions make it easy to get started. The aim of the game is to score at least 3 “tricks”. The team that reaches 8 points first wins. This card game is ideal for players aged 14 and over. With 32 cards, it can be played by 4 to 6 people. Strategies such as bluffing, counter-attacking, guessing or bidding offer a variety of game options. The theme of the game takes you to fascinating kingdoms and elements. The ingenius eight promises exciting entertainment and is also a great travel game.

Advantages

✅ Perfect for traveling thanks to the robust aluminum box
✅ Unique setting
✅ High-quality processed cards
✅ Variety of strategies

Disadvantages

❌ Difficult to understand game instructions

The first impression

Packaging and contents

ℹ️ Here we take a closer look at packaging. Sustainability is becoming an increasingly important factor. In addition, adequate protection of the product must of course also be guaranteed. Are the contents of the packaging complete and does the manufacturer make it as easy as possible for me to use the product straight away?

CriterionRemarkScore achieved*
Product protectionCarton is sturdy, product sufficiently protected100 points
Sustainability PackagingCompact product packaging, use of non-recyclable materials90 points
Package contents & scopeComplete100 points
Instructions for useIn German, with video instructions, difficult to understand game instructions80 points
Total93 points
Weighting: 20%
*The maximum score is 100 points

The ingenius eight card game offers an entertaining way to spend time, whether at home, when traveling or on game nights. The product is supplied in a sturdy cardboard box, which protects the game and ensures a long service life.

The packaging is compact and practical, making it an excellent companion for on the go. However, the fact that non-recyclable materials were used for the packaging is criticized and it would be desirable to find more environmentally friendly alternatives to plastic film.

Inside the box you will find the full contents of the package, which ensures that you have everything you need to start playing. The enclosed instruction manual is available in German and is supplemented by a video guide. This makes it much easier to get started with the game. However, the instructions are still found to be rather difficult to understand.

Despite this small hurdle, The ingenius eight offers a unique gaming experience that transports players into the world of powerful kingdoms and elements, and the diverse strategies such as bluffing, countering, guessing and bidding ensure exciting rounds of play.

The first time in your hand

Product processing and appearance

ℹ️ Before we start the practical test, we take a close look at the workmanship of the products. How high quality are the materials used? Are the look and feel satisfactory?

CriterionRemarkScore achieved*
Visual appearanceAttractive design100 points
ProcessingVery good workmanship100 points
StabilityVery stable100 points
Sustainability of the productGood quality indicates a long service life.80 points
Total95 points
Weighting: 20%
*The maximum score is 100 points

The ingenius eight card game is a real highlight in terms of its visual appearance. The game is characterized by an extremely appealing design, which is not only visually appealing, but also increases the anticipation of the game. In terms of workmanship, it can be said that The ingenius eight has a very good finish. This is crucial as it ensures long-lasting fun and use. The stability of this card game is remarkable. It is very sturdily constructed, which ensures smooth and reliable handling. The good quality of the material suggests a long service life, which not only makes ecological sense, but also guarantees long-term enjoyment and entertainment. In summary, The ingenius eight card game is a product that not only impresses with its external appearance, but also meets the highest standards in terms of workmanship and stability.

This is what our practical test showed

Does the manufacturer keep its advertising promises?

ℹ️ Our practical test has the highest relevance and therefore weighting. Here, the product has to undergo a wide range of criteria and tests. We check the functions and product promises of the test article.

CriterionRemarkScore achieved*
Game mechanics and playabilityRules of the game very easy to understand – there was no confusion during the games100 points
Number of players and customizabilityCan be adapted to the number of players100 points
Quality of the play materialsVery elegant and beautifully designed cards100 points
Fun and replayabilityA lot of joy in playing100 points
Total100 points
Weighting: 45%
*The maximum score is 100 points

The card game from The ingenius eight offers excellent game mechanics and playability. The rules are easy to understand and there were no ambiguities during the games. The card game allows for adaptation to the number of players, which enriches the gaming experience. The quality of the game materials, especially the cards, is classy and beautifully designed, which enhances the gaming experience. Fun and replayability are particularly high with The ingenius eight. It offers a lot of fun. The card game is suitable for ages 14 and up and is a great gift idea for various occasions, such as Christmas, Easter, birthdays, anniversaries and more. The well-formulated instructions make it easy to start playing straight away. The aim of the game is to score at least 3 “tricks” and win at least 8 points. This tricky card game takes players into a fascinating world and offers an exciting gaming experience with every game. It consists of 32 playing cards and can be used by 4 to 6 players. Different strategies such as bluffing, countering, guessing or bidding ensure varied moves and increase the chances of victory. This card game is also a great travel game and guarantees lasting entertainment.

Price/performance ratio

and ratings from consumers

ℹ️ Finally, we examine how the product compares to the competition. Can it keep up with the competition in terms of price and quality? Would we generally recommend buying it? We also look at the consumer reviews and check whether the critical and positive reviews are actually justified.

CriterionRemarkScore achieved*
Price / performance ratioVery good performance in the mid-price segment80 points
Rating cut4.1 out of 5.0 on Amazon55 points
Total68 points
Weighting: 15%
*The maximum score is 100 points

The customer reviews on Amazon for the card game from The ingenius eight show an average rating of 4.1 out of 5 stars. A common concern voiced by customers is the difficulty in understanding the gameplay. Some customers complain that the instructions are too brief and unclear, particularly with regard to the terms ‘elements’ and ‘kingdoms’, which are only explained on page 4. Nevertheless, once understood, the game principle seems to be a lot of fun, and the idea of ignorance and the possibility of bluffing is positively emphasized.

Prices of up to €55 are charged on the Internet for equivalent products. Very inexpensive products are available for as little as €5 . The card game from The ingenius eight is therefore currently in the middle price segment with a price of €21.17. For the quality and performance received, the price-performanceratio is reasonable.

Overall result

WeightingScore achieved*
1. packaging & contents20%93 points
2. product processing & appearance20%95 points
3. in the practical test45%100 points
4. price/performance & consumer ratings15%68 points
Total93 points
*The maximum score is 100 points
Card game from The ingenius eight
of the brand
The ingenius eight
achieved
93
Points in our test and therefore passed. The test was carried out in the test period
10/23
and is stored in our database under the licence number
230927001
. Further information on our test procedure can be found at www.pruefengel.de/testverfahren.

The practical tests are based on careful observations and do not include long-term or laboratory tests. The test judgements reflect the personal impressions and opinions of the testers who try out the products in everyday use. We would like to emphasise that these evaluations do not claim to be exhaustive and may reflect both subjective and objective impressions. The evaluations are made to the best of our knowledge and belief, without any liability being assumed for the accuracy or completeness of the test results. It is important to note that our tests are not based on legal requirements, medical effects or specific ingredients of the products. We rely on the advertising claims and information provided by the manufacturers, but use of the information is always at your own risk. Our efforts are aimed at ensuring a serious and thorough testing procedure, which has been developed in a long and professional process in close co-operation with our testers.

The practical tests are based on careful observation and do not include long-term or laboratory tests. The test ratings reflect the opinion of our experts and are based on careful analysis. We would like to emphasize that these evaluations do not claim to be exhaustive and reflect both subjective and objective impressions. The assessments are made to the best of our knowledge and belief, without any liability being assumed for the accuracy or completeness of the test results. It is important to note that our tests are not based on legal requirements, medical effects or specific ingredients of the products. We rely on the advertising claims and information provided by the manufacturers, but use of the information is always at your own risk. Our efforts are aimed at ensuring a reputable and thorough testing process, which has been developed in a long and professional process in close cooperation with our experts.

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