Couple Links: adult game launch and review

If you watch the news in recent weeks you might believe that the economy is singing a death knell. You might think that every small business in America is on the verge of failing. And if you happen to be Black or a woman, the major media would have you believe that you have no chance beyond whatever elected officials provide you with.

I’m happy to say that this is all false. In fact I was able to attend the launch party for a new product that I can recommend to my readers. And the owner is a fellow high school alumni, Black and a woman.

Now I want to interject a bit of information. While I know Barbara Jenkins from my high school reunion, my review is not based on favoritism. In addition I received no payment, in any form, for the review. Nor has anyone read over this review prior to it being on my blogs.

Barbara Jenkins is a fellow Evander-ite. She is also the owner of Couple Links, a new board games that is for adults. Mrs. Jenkins is the owner, corporate head, and the inventor Couple Links; and proof that even in the worst of environments innovation can take shape.

The launch party for the game took place at Latitude Bar in Manhattan, near W48th on 8th Ave. The top most private room was used for the occasion and I commend the choice. It’s clean, modern, spacious, and had decent music. It’s not too loud, and you really didn’t notice the sounds of immense crowd downstairs in the main bar. Well stocked, and they cook too.

The staff of the establishment were all very personable, late-20 somethings. They were social, good conversationalists, and efficient at handling a crowd. They could pour a decent drink, and made a point of paying attention to names. You have to love a well-staffed bar. And in choosing a location with such facilities and staffing, you have to be impressed with Mrs. Jenkins.

The first clue to a successful business can often be their choice and manner of presentation. This choice spoke of class and sophistication without being stuffy or pretentious. That was a major plus in my book. Oh, and the chocolate fountanin, with fresh strawberries, and other dippable finger foods was a unique bonus too. Another plus.

The crowd came in at about 8pm on Saturday, and continued to stream in throughout the night. While I don’t have any exact numbers, I was told that of the RSVP’s some 80% showed up to the event. For NYC on a Saturday night, that’s very good. Especially as there were some people that had traveled from Pennsylvania and Chicago, beating me in distance traveled to this event.

After about an hour or so Barbara Jenkins and her husband were able to pull themselves from the huge crowd of well-wishers and other interested groups trying to get a heads-up on the game, and began the nights program.

The introduction of key people that had helped Mrs. Jenkins design, build, and initially market Couple Links were all introduced without dragging the buoyant mood of the evening down. The speeches about Mrs. Jenkins going from normal average American worker to entrprenuer and owner of her own company was inspirational and short. Again another sign of a sharp mind, economy of words while conveying your thoughts completely.

But the big test of the night was about to start. Virtually all the people at the launch party had never seen the game. Even fewer were familiar with the style of the game. Basically all they knew was that the game was created with adult couples in mind, can be played with 2 or more couples, and took somewhere around a hour to play. So interest was high.

3 couples were selected randomly out of a large crowd with interest in trying the game. The following video is a very abridged account of the gameplay, which took roughly 25 minutes in total. All sprits were high at the time, and my editing skills are not the greatest in the world, so any blame about the video is all mine.



Of the couples in the video, the still picture is Mr. and Mrs Jenkins. Of the couples playing the game, 2 are married – 1 couple are newlyweds I believe, and one couple is dating. I mention that because the game need not only be for married couples, or those dating, exclusively.

The game kept the attention of all of the dozens of couples attending the launch party with ease. As you heard in the video several of the questions were risqué, and the crowd quieted a bit to hear those answers. So as a game of entertainment and adult relaxation, it succeeded not only with those playing, but those observing as well. And in an age of digital everything, that is saying quite a bit.

Sales were brisk that night, and from what I understand word of mouth is spreading well. I have no doubt that those that have not heard of the game yet, likely will hear something of it over the holiday season.

I have not gone into more detail about the nature of the game, or the multitude of questions available to be asked, because I think that is a big part of the fun of the game. Suffice to say that the rules are simple, logical, and built on the premise of fun. Every couple that played the game laughed and giggled as they played, and had nothing but smiles at the finish. I can name few things that can accomplish the same results in a large crowd of diverse people.

I recommend this game to any couple among my readers. I think this is a great gift, and just as good to own for yourself. I personally own a copy of the game.

If you would like to know more about Couple Links go to their website (http://www.couplelinksgame.com). Mention Mr. Vass sent you – because every owner likes to know where their clients come from.

Have fun above all else. And let me know what you think of the game, review and video.