Question 1

How many people can play Monopoly?

Accepted Answer

At least two. More players means more trading, but usually a longer game.

Question 2

Is Monopoly luck or skill?

Accepted Answer

Both. Dice and cards decide where you land, but what you buy, how you trade and when you build are down to you.

Question 3

What happens when you go to jail?

Accepted Answer

You go to jail by landing on Go to Jail, drawing a card that sends you there or rolling three doubles in a row. You then have to meet one of the conditions in the rules before you can move again.

Question 4

How long does Monopoly take?

Accepted Answer

It varies widely, from around an hour to several hours, depending on how many play and how much trading goes on.

Question 5

How many people can play Mousetrap?

Accepted Answer

Two to four players, according to Hasbro.

Question 6

What age is Mousetrap for?

Accepted Answer

Hasbro lists the current edition for ages 6 and up. The game has small parts, so keep it away from very young children.

Question 7

Is Mousetrap luck or skill?

Accepted Answer

Mostly luck. Dice rolls decide where you land, and there are few decisions to make.

Question 8

How long does setup take?

Accepted Answer

Assembling the trap takes about 5 to 15 minutes, so allow some time before the first game.

Question 9

How many people can play Perudo?

Accepted Answer

Two to six players. Each player has a cup and five dice, so a full set for six players has 30 dice.

Question 10

Is Perudo luck or skill?

Accepted Answer

Both. The roll is luck, but deciding when to bluff, when to raise and when to call Dudo is skill, and reading the other players matters most.

Question 11

What does Dudo mean?

Accepted Answer

Dudo is Spanish for “I doubt”. You call it on your turn to challenge the previous bid and make everyone reveal their dice.

Question 12

What is Palifico?

Accepted Answer

Palifico is a special round that starts when a player is down to one die. Ones are not wild in that round and the starting player's chosen face cannot be changed, so players can only raise the quantity.

Question 13

How many people can play Pictionary?

Accepted Answer

The box is for two teams. Mattel's rules suggest that larger teams make for a quicker, livelier game.

Question 14

Is Pictionary luck or skill?

Accepted Answer

Mostly teamwork and quick thinking, with a little luck in the words you draw.

Question 15

Can the person drawing talk?

Accepted Answer

No. The Picturist cannot speak or use letters or numbers, so only the sketch can give clues.

Question 16

What happens if the team does not guess in time?

Accepted Answer

The turn passes to the other team.

Question 17

How many people can play dominoes?

Accepted Answer

Two to four players for most basic games.

Question 18

Is dominoes luck or skill?

Accepted Answer

A mixture. The tiles you draw are luck, but counting what has been played and planning your moves brings real skill.

Question 19

What is a double?

Accepted Answer

A tile with the same number on both ends. In many versions it is laid crosswise.

Question 20

Which dominoes game should I start with?

Accepted Answer

Try the block game or the draw game. Both use the same matching rule, so you can switch between them once you are comfortable.

Question 21

How many people can play chess?

Accepted Answer

Two. You can also practise alone by working through chess puzzles.

Question 22

Is chess luck or skill?

Accepted Answer

Pure skill. There are no dice or hidden cards, so the better planner usually wins.

Question 23

What is checkmate?

Accepted Answer

Checkmate is when a king is under attack and has no way to escape. It ends the game immediately.

Question 24

How long does a game take?

Accepted Answer

Beginners' games can be quick, often under half an hour, but they can run longer as players improve.

Question 25

How many people can play Rummikub?

Accepted Answer

Two to four players.

Question 26

Is Rummikub luck or skill?

Accepted Answer

A mix. The tiles you draw are luck, but spotting ways to rearrange the table is a real skill.

Question 27

What is a group in Rummikub?

Accepted Answer

Three or four tiles of the same number, each in a different colour.

Question 28

What is a run?

Accepted Answer

Three or more tiles in number order, all in the same colour.

Question 29

How many people can play Sequence?

Accepted Answer

Two to twelve people when played in teams. With teams, the players must divide evenly into two or three teams.

Question 30

Is Sequence luck or skill?

Accepted Answer

Both. The cards you draw are luck, but choosing where to play, when to block and when to use a Jack is skill.

Question 31

What does a one-eyed Jack do?

Accepted Answer

It lets you remove one of an opponent's chips from the board, unless that chip is already part of a completed Sequence.

Question 32

Can I use the corners?

Accepted Answer

Yes. The four corners are free spaces that count for everyone, so you only need four of your own chips to complete a Sequence using a corner.

Question 33

How many people can play Snakes and Ladders?

Accepted Answer

Two to four players.

Question 34

Is Snakes and Ladders luck or skill?

Accepted Answer

Pure luck. Your choices never change the outcome, which is why everyone has an equal chance.

Question 35

Where does Snakes and Ladders come from?

Accepted Answer

It comes from an ancient Indian game called Moksha Patam, in which ladders stand for good deeds and snakes for bad ones.

Question 36

Do you need an exact roll to win?

Accepted Answer

In the standard version you must roll the exact number to land on 100, but agree on the rule before you start.

Question 37

How many people can play The 1% Club board game?

Accepted Answer

Three to six players, according to the publisher.

Question 38

Do I need to have seen the show?

Accepted Answer

No. The questions test logic and common sense rather than TV knowledge, and reviewers say you do not need to be a fan.

Question 39

What kind of questions are there?

Accepted Answer

Logic and reasoning questions rather than obscure trivia. They get harder as you go, and the hardest is meant to be one that only 1% of people can answer.

Question 40

What is in the box?

Accepted Answer

A game board, 200 double-sided question cards, a question card tray, a timer, game money, scorecards and playing pieces.

Question 41

How many people can play LOGO?

Accepted Answer

Two to six players or teams, according to Drumond Park.

Question 42

Can LOGO be played in teams?

Accepted Answer

Yes, and individually too. The team rules suit a mix of younger and older players, and the individual rules give a more competitive game.

Question 43

What kinds of question card are there?

Accepted Answer

Picture Cards, Pot Luck Cards and Theme Cards.

Question 44

Is the Second Edition different from the original?

Accepted Answer

It has new questions and a new design, but the rules are the same as the original game.

Question 45

How many people can play Duel for Middle-earth?

Accepted Answer

Exactly two. One plays the Fellowship and the other plays Sauron.

Question 46

How long does a game take?

Accepted Answer

Around 30 to 45 minutes, according to Punchboard's review.

Question 47

Is it like 7 Wonders Duel?

Accepted Answer

Yes. It is a Tolkien re-theme of that game with additions such as a map of Middle-earth and fortresses.

Question 48

How can I win?

Accepted Answer

By winning the Quest of the Ring, holding every region of the map, or rallying six different races.

Question 49

How many people can play Trivial Pursuit Family Edition?

Accepted Answer

Two or more, as individuals or in teams. Hasbro recommends it for ages 8 and up.

Question 50

Does it have questions for children?

Accepted Answer

Yes. The Family Edition has 200 kids' cards and 200 adults' cards, so each player can be asked questions pitched at their level.

Question 51

How many questions are included?

Accepted Answer

There are 2,400 questions on 400 cards, spread across six categories.

Question 52

What is a wedge?

Accepted Answer

A small coloured piece you win for each of the six categories. You need all six before you can go for the winning question at the hub.

Question 53

How many people can play Uno?

Accepted Answer

Two to ten players, according to Mattel. The more players there are, the more often play is skipped or reversed.

Question 54

Is Uno luck or skill?

Accepted Answer

Mostly luck, with a little skill in choosing when to play action cards and which colour to call with a Wild.

Question 55

Can you challenge a Wild Draw Four?

Accepted Answer

Yes. If you think it was played while the player held a card of the current colour, you can challenge. If you are right they draw the four cards, and if you are wrong you draw six.

Question 56

What happens if I forget to say Uno?

Accepted Answer

If another player catches you before you have said it, you have to draw penalty cards.

Question 57

How many people can play Wavelength?

Accepted Answer

Most sources list two to 12 players, though one retailer says up to 20. It plays best with a group big enough for two teams.

Question 58

Is Wavelength luck or skill?

Accepted Answer

Mostly skill, in the sense of understanding how your team thinks. There is some luck in which spectrum card turns up.

Question 59

How long does a game take?

Accepted Answer

Sources give about 30 to 45 minutes.

Question 60

Do I need to know trivia?

Accepted Answer

No. Clues are about opinions and shared sense, not facts, so everyone can take part.

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