Pass The Torch » Career Expedition Boardgame Giveaway

Jan 27, 2008

CONGRATULATIONS TO SUSAN SMITH, # 32 – YOU’RE THE WINNER! PLEASE EMAIL ME YOUR ADDRESS AND I’LL SHIP OUT THE GAME! Thanks to all who participated – this was lots of fun!

Shannon at Bloggy Giveaways is hosting a giveaway link-fest, and I’m giving away a Career Expedition boardgame, produced by my company – Empowering Youth, Inc.

Career Expedition is a fun and interactive board game that generates a discussion about career decision-making. The perfect tool for school counselors, teachers, homeschoolers and parents, Career Expedition is the game you will use to encourage youth to discover keys to their personal career planning process.

Players read realistic examples of choices young people make during the career preparation process, as well as cards which guide players through their personal career planning process. It’s ideal for students in 6th-12th grades.

To be included in the drawing, please just click over to the Career Expedition boardgame page on my company site and click on the “sample cards” links next to the photo. Then come back here and tell me which cards you liked the best. You can participate even if you don’t have a blog. Just make sure you leave a working email when you leave your comment. A winner will be chosen at random on Friday, February 1. US and Canada addresses only please. Thanks for participating!

I’m also hosting a giveaway for the awesome book, In Their Shoes. Check it out!

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201 Responses to “Career Expedition Boardgame Giveaway”

1
Karin Said:
1:40 pm

The discovery cards are more interesting to me….how would you spend a day? etc. Thanks for the giveaway.
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stacey moore Said:
6:08 pm

i like the discovery card question about the differences between the two types of colleges!! this would be great for my classroom!! thanks so much!!
3
Cindi Hoppes Said:
6:47 pm

We are a board game playing family! This game would be great to play with our two teenage sons. Please enter our family in your fabulous contest. Thanks very much…..Cindi
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Cindi Hoppes Said:
6:47 pm

I am sorry! I like the “Navigation Cards!” Cindi
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Laura @ Laura Williams' Musings Said:
9:19 pm

I like the discovery cards.

Count me in please.

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Melissa Said:
10:51 pm

I think this would be a great game for me and for the kids. I really like the discovery cards where you can hone in on interests and then use that as a spring board to discuss potential careers.
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SqueelpAdeply Said:
4:46 am

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Britni Said:
9:16 am

I love the navigations cards all of them but most of all the one about attending a leadership seminar where you learn all about yourself. Thanks!
10
Lesha Said:
9:30 am

I love the Discovery cards. Thanks for the giveaway
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Sara Said:
9:37 am

The Discovery cards sound neat!
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Mommy Said:
9:51 am

I liked the card that said How would you spend your day. This looks like a fun game. Thanks for giving it away.
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Courtney Said:
9:52 am

Sounds like a great game. I especially like the discovery cards.
14
Annabelle (Christian Momma) Said:
9:59 am

That game sounds so interesting!! I love the discovery cards…what a way to make them think!!
15
Ginny Said:
10:06 am

I like those discovery cards
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Christina Said:
10:08 am

I like the question about how someone would spend their day: surfing the net, creating something, etc.
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Qtpies7~ Said:
10:09 am

Wow, what a super looking game! I would love to review it.
I like the Discover cards, it makes them have to think about things. Very important. I need to work more on that with my teens and preteens.
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Paige Said:
10:10 am

I like the discovery cards. This would be really fun.

Thanks for the giveaway and have a fabulous day!
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Jennifer B. Said:
10:23 am

This would be great for my 8th graders. I especially like the discovery cards with questions like “Do you like working on the inside or outside?” These are great!
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Rachie S. Said:
10:33 am

Love the discovery cards!
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Cindy Said:
10:45 am

That looks fabulous! I love the discovery cards. I would LOVE to play this with my kids!
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stephanie Said:
10:59 am

The discovery cards are my fav!
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Chelsea Said:
11:25 am

This is really a brilliant concept! I love the Interests cards that help you match your interests to possible careers. Really great!
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Jennifer Said:
11:39 am

I’m an 8th grade teacher too! I think the discovery cards would be a great addition to my classroom.
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Nikki Said:
11:51 am

I would love this board game. I have 3 teens in my house at the moment and 2 that seem confused about their direction. I think this would be a fun way to explore our option.

Thanks for the contest.
Nikki
http://www.homeschoolblogger.com/Angelheart/
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Angie Said:
11:55 am

the discovery cards are better because it will get them thinking! thanks!
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Angela Said:
1:01 pm

I like the discovery cards….looks like an awesome game!
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Don H. Said:
1:06 pm

I am a fan of the discovery cards
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Reeva Said:
1:10 pm

great contest! – I like the board game please enter me to win
30
Maja Said:
2:11 pm

navigation cards
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Ana Said:
2:12 pm

discovery cards
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Susan Smith Said:
2:13 pm

I like the discovery cards.
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Angel Said:
2:13 pm

DISCOVERY CARDS ARE COOL
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Dan Smith Said:
2:14 pm

Discovery cards
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Karen (Mommy of Three) Said:
2:22 pm

The Discovery Cards are my favorite! Thanks:)
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lovedandamazed Said:
2:25 pm

This looks like a neat tool for my homeschooling siblings. My favorite card was the one about learning financial aid with your parents. Thanks for the chance to win!
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Tiffany Hulbert Said:
2:28 pm

I like the discovery cards….the navigations cards are good, but the discovery cards make you think a little harder about what you really feel! What a great giveaway!! Thank you!!
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Jenn S. Said:
2:31 pm

I like the Discovery and Interests cards.
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Clifton Wade Said:
2:36 pm

Great prize – thank you for all the wonderful contests!
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AMANDA PERRON Said:
2:39 pm

The DISCOVERY card are fun! THANKS for the chance to win!
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Stephen Saunders Said:
2:42 pm

The discovery cards are pretty neat I think. Enter me please.
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Caroline Morin Said:
2:44 pm

I like the Discovery cards!
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Andrea Said:
2:44 pm

I love the discovery cards the best – looks like a great game too!
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Bree Said:
2:45 pm

I like the discovery cards!
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mindy Said:
2:48 pm

i have to agree discovery cards are by far my favorite
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Darwin Curl Said:
3:00 pm

I like the discovery cards.
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N Harding Said:
3:06 pm

This sounds like fun. I wonder if my kids will enjoy it…
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brandy Said:
3:07 pm

I really like the “Discovery” cards!
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Lorraine Said:
3:31 pm

discovery cards
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Brian Said:
3:33 pm

The Discovery Cards
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Patty Said:
4:26 pm

That is a great game for the age group that I teach!
52
Kirby Said:
4:27 pm

The Discovery Cards are my favorite.
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Shannon Baas Said:
4:36 pm

Discovery cards.
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Renee Johnson Said:
4:51 pm

This is a really cool game. Not only fun but educational and everyone in the family can get in on the fun. Thanks for the great contest and Good Luck Everyone!
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Melinda Said:
4:56 pm

What a neat concept.
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heather h Said:
4:57 pm

I like the Discovery card that asks about how you would like to spend your day. Well, I would choose the surfing answer! These are neat, I’d love to see more Discovery cards, too!
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Steph Said:
5:36 pm

I really like the discovery cards. Count me in!
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susan varney Said:
6:28 pm

the discovery cards
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trippyjanet Said:
6:31 pm

discovery cards
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Stephen Alexander Said:
6:49 pm

the discovery cards
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Trina @ Daddy's Chicks Said:
6:51 pm

This sounds marvelous darrrling, I would just love it! ~ Trina

DISCOVER Cards are my pick
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Char Said:
6:56 pm

I like the how would you spend the day card, friend, surf or create!!
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Andrew Gordon Said:
6:57 pm

the discovery cards are cool, my kids would have to think about them.
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tanyetta Said:
7:15 pm

the discovery cards. count me in.
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Katherine Frazier Said:
7:23 pm

I like the navigation cards because they show that surprises in life do happen.
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Kathy Scott Said:
7:30 pm

I like the discovery cards also. Surfing
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christopher h Said:
7:39 pm

discovery cards
68
Leslie Sil Said:
7:42 pm

great discovery cards. Love it
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Elaine Rosser Said:
8:09 pm

Would love to win the Discovery Cards.
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Annmarie :) Said:
8:19 pm

I liked the navigation cards. This looks like a great game for middle or high school children.
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Kierra Said:
8:25 pm

I like the card: Double your tokens, which I think is in the Discovery stack.
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JONI CHADWELL Said:
8:33 pm

the discovery cards get my vote
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Nikki Said:
9:00 pm

Discovery cards!
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Jessica E Said:
9:04 pm

I like the the discovery cards, because it makes the person think! They actually have to think about what they are going to do or what they would like to do as opposed to just going through the motions. I believe it will help them in the future.
Great GAME!
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bob keck Said:
9:15 pm

The discovery cards are my favorite.
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Janice J Said:
9:17 pm

I like the Discovery cards the best, this would be such a great game for my grandson!
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taowyn Said:
9:18 pm

The discovery card get my vote.
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Catherine copeland Said:
9:29 pm

as a business education teacher I wish I had this game. i think the discovery cards would be an excellent source of information for high school students on the brink of their future
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Jenny Said:
9:47 pm

I love the discovery cards! This is perfect for my classroom!!!
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peggy Said:
9:53 pm

The discovery cards could get your kids to think about what they want… May be useful for my Senior Girl Scout troop.
81
Shay Said:
10:27 pm

Oh goody I love board games.
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Joseph Said:
10:30 pm

navigation cards
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Meaghan Said:
11:55 pm

The discovery cards
84
Ann Marie Walker Said:
11:56 pm

I like the discovery cards best. Would be a great board game for my children. Please enter me. Thanks
85
TopazTook Said:
11:59 pm

I like the card that asks how you would spend a day.
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JoAnn Said:
12:06 am

I like the discovery card questions because you can learn more about the other players from them. As a homeschooler, I like the navigation cards because they help teach consequences.
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Dawn Said:
12:10 am

discovery I’d love a chance to win! Thanks! Dawn

(contact info – dawn at kaiseralex.com)
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C Duran Said:
12:22 am

I like the Discovery cards best.
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valerie mabrey Said:
12:31 am

discover cards are my favorite
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Carolynn Said:
12:48 am

I like the discovery cards best! Thanks for the giveaway!
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Barbara Said:
2:00 am

The Discovery Cards look great!
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Karen H. Said:
2:11 am

I liked a couple of the discovery cards, but I really liked the navigation cards the most.
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Terra Heck Said:
3:46 am

My fave are the navigation cards. This would be a fun game to play with the family.
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Carol Lawrence Said:
4:14 am

The Interests cards.
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Jessica Applegate Said:
4:32 am

Discovery cards
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Kari Follett Said:
4:53 am

All the cards look interesting but I’d pick the Discovery cards
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Jean Fischer Said:
6:03 am

I like the Discovery cards the best
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Tari Lawson Said:
6:14 am

I like the Discover cards the best as they initiate thought and dialog.
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Angie P. Said:
7:50 am

I like the discovery cards. The “how would you spend the day” one could spark some good conversation.
100
Nora Scott-Platt Said:
8:05 am

I like the discovery cards the best
101
Kimberly Pruitt Said:
8:59 am

Definitely the one about applying for financial aid…Although all of the sample cards were pretty good!
102
Sylvia Belle Said:
9:09 am

I would love to play the game.
103
Tamara Said:
9:11 am

I like the Navigation Card where they lose a turn because they didn’t think slacking off would effect their grade!
104
Piseco Said:
9:59 am

We’re a board game family!! This is such an interesting idea. I like the discovery cards the best, I like the one about Interests – what would you do in the afternoon – it’s a good type of self-discovery tool to think about questions like that.
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Rose Said:
10:02 am

Love to play games

God Bless
&
Good Luck to everyone
106
anita hiltz Said:
10:14 am

What a great game! My favorite card was the one asking about the differences between a technical college and an university!
ahiltzy@yahoo.com
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veronica sandberg Said:
10:48 am

I like the Discovery cards!
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beth shepherd Said:
10:49 am

Thank you for having this. I like the navigation cards.
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Terry Smith Said:
10:51 am

I want to win this.
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CATHI RUSHING Said:
11:13 am

DISCOVERY CARDS
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anna t. Said:
11:22 am

the Discovery cards.
112
Erica G Said:
11:37 am

I like both, but the Discovery Cards are more thought provoking.
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Jason Said:
11:50 am

I like the card that said How would you spend your day.
114
D. Said:
12:03 pm

I liked the card that asking about Work Preferences: do you like to work outside or inside…?
115
Brittany Said:
12:08 pm

Love the discovery cards! What an awesome board game.
116
Staci Said:
12:19 pm

I like the navigation cards.
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Paige Said:
12:27 pm

Love the discovery cards.
118
Christina Almond Said:
12:33 pm

I like the discovery card that asks how you would spend a day…
119
Happy Mama Said:
12:36 pm

We love games count us in
120
Monique Rizzo Said:
1:13 pm

Discovery Cards are GREAT~
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Tara Said:
1:16 pm

I love the Discovery cards. Thanks for the giveaway
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Kim Said:
1:47 pm

I looked through the cards and liked the one about “how would you spend a day”…I will recommend this to my kids’ teachers. Excellent product, I might add!
123
Carissa Said:
2:03 pm

I like the discovery cards.
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Tracy D Said:
2:29 pm

I love the discovery cards. I love the game in general! This would be great for my 13 yo!
125
Emily Said:
3:21 pm

I like the Navigation card – how fun! I’d love to enter! HisKids37@sbcglobal.net
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hazel hunt Said:
4:02 pm

I like discovery cards.
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Vida Said:
4:07 pm

I like the Discovery Cards best….hope I win!
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KJ Said:
4:30 pm

What a wonderful way to spend my Birthday!!! Please count me in AND THANK-YOU!

KJ
CALIFORNIA
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taryn Said:
4:31 pm

oooh please pick me! great giveaway! love the discovery cards!
130
Melissa Allison Said:
5:09 pm

I really like the discovery cards! Please enter me! thanks!
Melissa
MamasBabiesx4@gmail.com
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Mary_Freebies Said:
5:10 pm

I like the discovery cards.
Please enter me.
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val Said:
5:12 pm

discovery cards are great
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Talitha Lee Said:
5:29 pm

The discovery cards
134
Mike Weisberg Said:
6:16 pm

I want to win
135
Lydia Said:
6:28 pm

Thank you for this oppurtunity! I am VERY excited! I have my own giveaway at:

“Simplicity is Beauty”
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I’m giving away Mary Kay!!

Thank you! ^_^
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Jim Cincinello Said:
6:45 pm

I like the discovery cards.
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Mary Rumpf Said:
6:52 pm

The discovery cards (especially because they ask open-ended questions that promote discussion).
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shawna Said:
7:53 pm

I love the game!!! What a great idea. I’ll cross my fingers.
139
Leigh Nichols Said:
8:12 pm

Love the Discovery cards
140
Steve Scott Said:
8:54 pm

Great game. I like the discovery cards.
141
shawna Said:
10:08 pm

The discovery cards sound great!
142
NerdMom Said:
10:24 pm

I like the panning ahead and applying to the tech school.
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mary Said:
10:42 pm

I liked the discovery cards. thanks for the entry.
144
Audra Marie Said:
10:52 pm

I like the Interests and Work Preference cards.

Thanks for the chance to win.

adashofsassitude (at) gmail (dot) com
145
Kelly Said:
11:19 pm

I like the discovery cards!
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Susanne Troop Said:
11:44 pm

The discovery cards are wonderful! Thanks for the giveaway!
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Ashley Henley Said:
12:23 am

i like the discovery question about your post secondary plans
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Theresa Said:
12:29 am

I like the discovery cards as well out of all of them.

I noticed you have joined several blog rolls. And I think your site would be a good match for mine as well.

Its very brand new, and am just starting to advertise it.

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149
Crazy Daisy Said:
12:46 am

What a fabulous game! It would be perfect for my students (I work at a 2 year college).

I particularly like the “what would do you for a day…” discovery card. It really is a ’simple’ question, but can reveal a lot about someone personality!

Thanks!
150
Kirsten Said:
3:20 am

Would you enjoy working more outside or inside? The one about spending a day with your friends, etc. Lots of good cards.
151
Jim Scott Said:
7:26 am

would make a cool gift for a friend
152
Maren Said:
9:26 am

Hey I liked the interest cards. What a great idea to help kids decide what they want to be based on hobbies or interests. I’m a teacher and this would be perfect for our game day in our classroom. Very challenging & educational. Way to go!
153
trudee carreiro Said:
9:31 am

I love the discovery cards
154
Jewelshud Said:
1:35 pm

I like the discovery cards – I wish I had something like this when I was a teen!
155
Sharon Said:
1:43 pm

I love the questions they ask…how would you spend your day?? Please enter me, Thanks.
156
ktrae Said:
1:50 pm

I like the discovery cards better as they allow you to explore more.
157
Sara Said:
4:33 pm

count me in!
158
Marci Said:
6:23 pm

The discovery cards! This will really help as I homeschool our kids and we love to play board games!
159
Monte Said:
6:24 pm

great board game
160
Debbie Criss Said:
6:55 pm

Would love to read about sucessful women.
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Carol Drury Said:
6:58 pm

I am partical to the discovery cards!!!
162
Lovesprout Said:
6:59 pm

I personally enjoyed the questions from the discovery cards the best.
163
Suanne Giddings Said:
7:08 pm

I like the discovery cards! Thanks for such a useful giveaway.
164
bina edwards Said:
7:10 pm

navigation cards esp the slacker one lol
this would be a great win for the family
165
Natalie M Said:
7:43 pm

The discovery cards are great! What a fabulous giveaway, thanks!
166
Kathryn Gutierrez Said:
8:59 pm

fun
167
Irene Said:
9:46 pm

I REALLY like the Discovery cards!
168
amanda Said:
9:51 pm

please enter me thanks
169
shelly Said:
10:00 pm

looks like a neat game.
170
Michelle B. Said:
11:02 pm

the discovery cards are my favorite. Please enter me in your contest.
171
Susanne Said:
11:20 pm

I like the Discovery Cards. Boy, could I have used this game when I was a kid! I can see how it would really help you find out what you’d love to do.
172
Erin Flemming Said:
11:31 pm

I liked the discovery cards best!
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aa Said:
6:00 am

I love the Discovery cards Thanks.
174
Jackie Said:
6:22 am

As a homeschooler and a former Human Resource Professional, I think this is a great teaching tool! thanks for offering it. We’d love to win it!

Jackie
175
Ginger Said:
6:50 am

I like the rewards and penalties on the navigation cards. Great idea.
ginger
vschollenberger at comcast dot net
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Elizabeth Said:
6:58 am

The discovery cards have interesting topics.
177
Veronica Garrett Said:
6:59 am

I like the discovery cards.
178
keith koons Said:
9:08 am

I like the discovery cards.

Thanks for the contest!
179
Tisa Said:
9:19 am

I love the discovery cards also! What a great idea! Thanks!
180
Heather C Said:
12:51 pm

I like how the Discovery cards try to get people to think about what they like, like the ‘Interests’ card, asking how one would prefer to spend the afternoon. Gets them to thinking about the future instead of just the here and now.
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Kam A Said:
1:08 pm

The discovery cards!
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Lori Said:
1:27 pm

Please enter my name. We love borard game.
I like the discovery cards also.
183
Lori Said:
1:27 pm

Please enter my name. We love board game.
I like the discovery cards also.
184
Caryn B Said:
1:30 pm

I like the discovery card that asks how I would spend a day!
185
Miranda Allen Said:
1:59 pm

please enter me thanks
186
Vicki Chrzanowski Said:
3:16 pm

I like the discovery Cards
187
ELIZABETH Said:
3:30 pm

Definitely the Discovery Cards… as someone who recently lost their job, I need to start asking myself similar questions to help figure out where I should go from here.

Thanks for the contest!
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Alecia Gibson Said:
3:38 pm

I guess I like the Discovery Cards. This looks like a fun game!!
189
Janet M Said:
3:40 pm

discovery cards ps ty 4 the contest!!
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Jim Said:
3:44 pm

I really like the Discovery Cards, thanks!
191
Barbara Fox Said:
4:37 pm

The discovery cards look interesting!
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Rosanne Morrison Said:
8:32 pm

Discovery cards
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Timothy Sternberg Said:
8:33 pm

The discovery cards are more interesting to me.
194
Julie Crafton Said:
8:51 pm

I like the discovery cards. I like the idea of the game asking questions in general. My boys are always asking me questions and it would be fun to turn the tables on them and make them think about things.
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Gary Emes Said:
9:14 pm

I love Games
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Brittany Rebello Said:
10:00 pm

Please enter me! Thanks!
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Michelle Said:
1:19 am

I like the Discovery card best!
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Sandra Said:
3:01 am

Totally love the game… discorvery cards the best.
Thanks for the great giveaway!

Sandra
justsandracrafts@gmail.com
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Tamara Leonard Merritt Said:
12:10 pm

I like the Discovery AND Navigation cards LOL

OK…so I have a hard time on deciding on one…..

Thanks for the Bloggy Contest!
201
Queen of the Click Said:
7:49 pm

I like the discover cards. You have a great concept in this game as my middle school students only know the general popular careers – doctors, teachers and lawyers.

I’d love to win! Thanks for having this great giveaway!