ericstevenson

This is an absolutely fantastic episode. It features the Watterson family coming across a board game that makes things come to life. It's mostly based on "Jumanji". I think my favorite joke would be when Anais mentioned how it was spelled "Dodj or Daar" and how that was something like an alien baby name. As expected, the jokes keep on and on and every one of them hits a bullseye. It's great to see the damage caused by every single card.

There's this running gag of a second head appearing on Nicole's head that makes her doubt everything. I love that thing's voice. Maybe the best visual joke is when Nicole punches the head (and herself) with giant hands. It's great how Nicole tries to outright end the board game. Unfortunately, defying that doesn't work. At least she tried the obvious way.

This was an early appearance of her at the Rainbow Factory. This comes into play in a great later episode. The wackiness just keeps going and going. It still doesn't stop the Watterson family from acting like real people. It's great to see how every trope known to man is made of. The best example might be when Darwin slaps Gumball telling him it's no time for anyone to get a hold of themselves. ****