SET Enterprises SET - The Family Card Game of Visual Perception - Race to Find The Matches, For Ages 8+,81 Cards, Rules inclu

4.8 4.8 out of 5 stars | 6,783 ratings

Price: 9.09

Last update: 01-11-2025


About this item

NEVER BE BORED—Classic, award-winning game that is fun to play over and over again—over 3 million copies sold!
FUN GAME PLAY—Race to find as many SETs as you can (each individual feature is all the same or all different)
FAMILY FUN—Versatile, challenging and fun game appeals to a wide age range, accommodates any number of players, and is a great game for kids and adults to play together!
GREAT FOR ANY GAME SITUATION—Perfect for home, parties, travel and school play!
PROMOTES BRAIN HEALTH—Builds cognitive, logical and spatial reasoning skills as well as visual perception skills

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Top reviews from the United States

nponcian
5.0 out of 5 stars Out of the 12 cards, players race to find a set of 3 cards that follow a criteria, fun and engaging!
Reviewed in the United States on December 30, 2023
Pros

- Easy to learn and teach. The rules are actually in the back of the box already, it is that simple.

- Fast to setup and play (less than 30 minutes). Actually there is no setup needed, just shuffle and show 12 cards, no need to deal any to the players. The gameplay doesn't have turns, it's just a racing game where whoever would be the 1st to find a set among the 12 cards would gain the point, so it's gonna be fast.

- Small table space is enough to play. A table that can fit 12 cards is enough. Can definitely be played on an airplane table!

- A bit addictive. You would always want try try it again after a game.

- The game is replayable. You would always want to do better. When you weren't able to find a set, you are really focused to get the next one. If you found a set, it feels very satisfying. An endless cycle that doesn't feel samey at all and can definitely be played multiple times, you can even play it multiple times in a row without getting tired of it.

- The game is not multiplayer solitaire. Both of you are racing to see a set!

- Highly interactive and engaging. Perfect for groups!

Cons

- While the game is extremely simple, this is not a game you would want to play with your partner after a long day at work as the race creates tension and you need to have a clear and sharp mind, which might feel exhausting especially when you are already tired. Just play Tangram cooperatively.

- The box is trash. The insert can't fit sleeved cards. The box is not the usual open-the-lid box but rather those like the cereal boxes, making it hard to get the cards inside.
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nponcian
5.0 out of 5 stars Out of the 12 cards, players race to find a set of 3 cards that follow a criteria, fun and engaging!
Reviewed in the United States on December 30, 2023
Pros

- Easy to learn and teach. The rules are actually in the back of the box already, it is that simple.

- Fast to setup and play (less than 30 minutes). Actually there is no setup needed, just shuffle and show 12 cards, no need to deal any to the players. The gameplay doesn't have turns, it's just a racing game where whoever would be the 1st to find a set among the 12 cards would gain the point, so it's gonna be fast.

- Small table space is enough to play. A table that can fit 12 cards is enough. Can definitely be played on an airplane table!

- A bit addictive. You would always want try try it again after a game.

- The game is replayable. You would always want to do better. When you weren't able to find a set, you are really focused to get the next one. If you found a set, it feels very satisfying. An endless cycle that doesn't feel samey at all and can definitely be played multiple times, you can even play it multiple times in a row without getting tired of it.

- The game is not multiplayer solitaire. Both of you are racing to see a set!

- Highly interactive and engaging. Perfect for groups!

Cons

- While the game is extremely simple, this is not a game you would want to play with your partner after a long day at work as the race creates tension and you need to have a clear and sharp mind, which might feel exhausting especially when you are already tired. Just play Tangram cooperatively.

- The box is trash. The insert can't fit sleeved cards. The box is not the usual open-the-lid box but rather those like the cereal boxes, making it hard to get the cards inside.
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HL
5.0 out of 5 stars SOO MUCH FUN. Amazing Tool to Reframe the Mind
Reviewed in the United States on April 20, 2024
I am a big fan of this game, originally designed by a geneticist. Simple rules. Engaging to play. My kids started with it when they were 3 yrs old; they are both engineers now. It is ALSO a good cure to reframe one's mind when sitting too many hours in front of a laptop or using a mobile phone. HIGHLY RECOMMENDED!
Jamie
5.0 out of 5 stars So much logic! So much fun!
Reviewed in the United States on March 22, 2024
I can't believe I was 35 years old before knowing about this game. It's the most fun I've had in a while, and I've already showed multiple others how to play. Classic, simple, logical, and fun.
chuck
5.0 out of 5 stars Fast and fun
Reviewed in the United States on January 28, 2024
I used to play this with my friends way back when I was a kid, and we got it for our 8 year old for Christmas. She loves playing it, and it is fast enough to play with her in the kitchen while dinner finishes cooking or if we have just a few minutes between things. It encourages some critical thinking, but it’s also fun.
Peter C Simon
5.0 out of 5 stars Great game to stimulate the brain
Reviewed in the United States on January 14, 2024
This purchase was for a friend as a gift and this is now the fourth deck of cards that I have purchased. This game is excellent to play with any age group. It is quite stimulating for the brain and makes you think just enough without excess frustration. An excellent game to pop out anywhere because it’s just a deck that you can bring with you always
E
5.0 out of 5 stars If Bowen Yang loves it, then sign me up
Reviewed in the United States on April 2, 2024
Found out about this game from a Bowen Yang interview and immediately ordered it. Took a little bit to learn, and then once you do, it’s super fun. Got all our friends hooked on it.
Narwhal
4.0 out of 5 stars Valuable game in my collection - played it on/off for around 15 years now, I think
Reviewed in the United States on February 4, 2020
I love Set! It's been like 15 years since my first game and honestly, I don' think I'll ever get tired of this game. It is repetitive, but if you buy the game knowing the replay value, you'll find that is a pro, not a con. It's useful because the simple gameplay makes it an easy task for your hands to keep busy while allowing you to focus on the conversation if you're in a chatty mood, and to pretend to be thinking deeply if you have nothing to add to the current conversation.

The best thing about Set to me is that it grows with you. Here's how Set has aged with me over the years:

A teacher in elementary school had a copy that was a popular go-to game for many students. We were competitive so it helped us practice speed, coordination, and social skills.

This game is small, slightly taller than a regular deck of cards so it generally fits in a purse/bookbag, making it great for middle and high school-ers with limited space/weight. Granted, I grew up during the days before most students had smart phones so things might be a bit different now... Anyway, I prefer Set to regular card games like BS, 13, ERS, and etc. because the rules do not vary based on who you are playing with aside from "is this round a let's-slam-our-hands-down-and-hand-on-bottom-wins kind of game or the polite I-called-Set-first kind of game?" because people either know how to play or don't. It's a great game to bond over, especially when everyone's brains are mush from homework and lessons.

In college, I didn't have a copy, but I can tell you that simple and quick games like this are attractive to everyone in the room, even drunk people. You can even set up in public places like dorm lobbies to make new friends with similar interests when fellow students stop by to ask what you are playing - who knows, you might have a new study-buddy or future roommate!

After college, it's been a great first game of the night for the the host(-ess) and early birds who are waiting on the rest of the attendees to arrive (-or finish grabbing/eating food) since people can jump in and out as they like. Also great as a drinking game! Very good way to chill out with friends who refuse to play epic/long/complicated games like Monopoly, Catan, Betrayal...etc.

Nothing builds a bond quite like a competitive game of Set!

Anyway, here are some other things worth considering:

It's a decent budget gift.

Group size is pretty much limited to the size of the table. Everyone must have a decent line of sight. I've played with like 12 people at once before.

Color blind individuals may not enjoy this game unfortunately.

My only other complaint is that my first purchased copy of Set came in the pictured box with a crumpled corner, like super fan-like crumples about 1 in x 1 in. I was amazed that the cards inside weren't ruined. Luckily I didn't have to ask for new copy because the cards were fine. Just be ready in case you buy it as a gift or like to have nice pristine game boxes that that can occur. None of my subsequent like 5 gift purchases came crumpled so it doesn't seem to happen often so may have been a 1 time thing.
Teresa B.
5.0 out of 5 stars excellent game for the brain
Reviewed in the United States on March 20, 2024
I bought this game because it helps keep the brain connections working to avoid dementia in old age. It's fun too!

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