I'm an educational therapist, and had borrowed another therapist's "Guess Who?" game to use with students. I found it to be great for students who need work on visual discrimination, and it builds categorizing skills and other thinking skills. The game I borrowed had a copyright date of 1998. I found this game so useful that I decided to buy it for myself, but, though Amazon.com pictures the 1998 version, I got a newer, but not improved, version. The only improvement is that it comes in a smaller box, so it's more portable. My main complaint is that the drawings of the faces are very simplistic, and lacking in any character, in contrast to the very detailed faces of the original game, which actually exude personality. In addition, though it looks as though Milton Bradley tried to show a little more cultural diversity than in the original game, they still aren't representing genders equally; still only one fourth of the characters are female. Finally, the "deck" of face cards is not a real deck this time, but small rectangles that you have to punch out from a card.

A couple teenagers were playing this when I was little and that's how I found out about this game. I've bought it since then and played it a lot with all ages. Usually when I'm playing with teens, I'll play the more complex version that includes having 2 face cards instead of just one. Most of the time, the 2 people have totally different features and you have to try to narrow it down without flipping down the wrong people!
So try the variations as well....you might discover something!

I have owned Guess Who since I was a little girl and still have my original game. I still enjoy playing it. As it is more of a game of guessing and remembering than a child's game. It challenges your memory. I just have a blast playing the game. I looked at the new one recently as mine is now getting a little battered and it seems the same although some of the characters look different. But, it is expected to change some over the years. If you are looking for a game you can play with a family member this is a great game! And it is enjoyable too!

My son loves to play this game (one of the few that he will play) for hours on end. It teaches to reason and hand-eye skills.

this game teaches you great strategy. it will also entertain you for years