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Sequence (Second Edition) vs Jax Sequence Game

These are not two versions of the same thing. Product A is a paperback play script by Arun Lakra, published by Playwrights Canada Press; Product B is the Jax Sequence board game with a folding board, two decks of cards and 135 chips. Buy the board game if you want a 2-to-12 player family game for ages 7 and up; buy the script if you want to read or stage the play. They share a name and a publisher brand, nothing else.

  • Choose the Sequence script if you want the published play text to read, study or produce, not a game to play.
  • Choose the Jax Original Sequence game if you want the actual board game for 2 to 12 players, ages 7 and up, with a folding board, two card decks and 135 chips.

Prices

  • Sequence (Second Edition): $12.99 at Barnes & Noble (last seen Nov 9)
  • Jax Sequence Game: $13.29 at Amazon (last seen Nov 10)
  • Difference: the Sequence (Second Edition) is $0.30 cheaper than the Jax Sequence Game at the latest prices (Nov 9 and Nov 10)
Jax
Sequence (Second Edition)

Sequence (Second Edition)

5(1 rating)
$12.99at Barnes & NobleChecked Nov 9
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Pros
  • Award-winning script: Calgary Theatre Critics Best New Script 2013 and Gwen Pharis Ringwood Award 2014
  • Two interlocking stories about luck, probability, science and faith
  • Short at 112 pages, easy to read in one or two sittings
  • Useful for drama students, directors and book clubs
Cons
  • Not a game; cannot be played
  • No board, cards or chips
  • Appeal limited to readers and theatre people
Jax
Jax Original Sequence Game with Folding Board, Cards and Chips

Jax Sequence Game

Jax Original Sequence Game with Folding Board, Cards and Chips

$13.29at AmazonChecked Nov 10
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Pros
  • Plays 2 to 12 people, so it works for couples or big family groups
  • Simple rules: match cards to spaces and call Sequence
  • Folding board and two decks make it easy to store and travel with
  • Ages 7 and up, so kids and adults can play together
Cons
  • Luck of the draw can decide close games
  • Plastic chips and paper board feel basic
  • Best with 4 or more players; two-player games are more tactical than social

What separates them

Sequence (Second Edition)Jax Sequence Game
What it isA 112-page paperback play scriptA board game with board, cards and chips
PlayersNot applicable; it is a reading text2 to 12 players
Age rangeWritten for adult theatre audiencesAges 7 and up
ComponentsOne paperback book, 8.30 x 5.30 x 0.40 inFolding board 19.75 x 15.25 in, two card decks, 135 chips
Replay valueRead once or staged as a productionReplayable every session
PortabilityFits in a bag; 0.40 lbFolding board packs down to 10.3 x 8.1 x 2.31 in

Price history

  • Jax Sequence Game: lowest $12.00 on Nov 11 at Mercari.

Prices at every store

Sequence (Second Edition)

  • Barnes & NobleNew

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    $12.99Checked Nov 9
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  • WR Book HouseNew

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    $17.95Checked Nov 9
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  • IndiePubsNew

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    $17.95Checked Nov 9
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  • Fishpond.com AgenticNew

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    $20.22Checked Nov 9
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Jax Sequence Game

  • MercariNew

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    $12.00+ $7.95 shippingChecked Nov 10
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  • WalmartNew

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    $13.29+ $6.99 shippingChecked Nov 10
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  • AmazonNew

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    $13.29Checked Nov 10
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  • eBayNew

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    $10.98+ $6.08 shippingChecked Nov 9
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Specs compared

SpecSequence (Second Edition)Jax Sequence Game
Chip count135 plastic chips (50 green, 50 blue, and 35 re…135 Playing Chips (50 Green, 50 Blue, 35 Red)
Players2 to 12 players—
Recommended ageages 7 and up—
Board dimensions19.75" x 15.25"—
Card dimensions2.25" x 3.5"—
Package dimensions—10.3" X 8.1" X 2.31"
Material—Paper
Number of players—12
Player range—2-12 players
Minimum age—ages 7 and up
Board size—19.75" x 15.25"
Card size—2.25" x 3.5"
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SpecSequence (Second Edition)Jax Sequence Game
Card decks—2 Decks of SEQUENCE Playing Cards

What reviewers say

Sequence (Second Edition)

Owners treat Sequence as a reliable family and party game. They like how quickly new players pick it up and how many people can join. Experienced gamers find the card draw adds too much luck.

What people mention
  • Ease of learningPraisedPlayers say the rules take a few minutes to explain and everyone is playing right away.
  • Player countPraisedOwners like that it seats up to 12, which suits parties and big families.
  • LuckCriticisedReviewers say the cards you draw can decide a close game regardless of play.
  • StrategyMixedCasual players find the placement choices enough; experienced gamers want more depth.

Jax Sequence Game

Owners treat Sequence as a reliable family staple: easy to teach, quick to set up and fun across ages. The most common complaints are flimsy paper components and games that drag when many people play.

What people mention
  • Ease of learningPraisedPlayers say the rules click after one round and anyone can join.
  • Player countMixedIt handles two players fine, but large groups make turns slow.
  • Build qualityCriticisedThe paper board and cards show wear after repeated play.
  • Family playPraisedOwners like that kids and adults can compete on even footing.

Questions and answers

Are these the same product?
No. Product A is a paperback play script by Arun Lakra. Product B is the Jax Sequence board game. They only share the name Sequence.
Which is better for family game night?
The Jax Original Sequence game. It seats 2 to 12 players ages 7 and up and comes with the board, two decks and 135 chips. The script is for reading, not playing.
Which lasts longer?
The board game gets used again and again, though chips and cards wear with heavy play. The script is a paperback that holds up to normal reading but is a one-time read for most people.
Is the script a good gift for a Sequence fan?
Only if that person likes theatre or reading plays. It is a drama about luck and probability, not a companion or expansion to the game.
Does the game need anything extra to play?
No. The box includes the folding board, two decks of Sequence cards and 135 chips. You only need a flat surface and two to twelve players.

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