Question 1

How many people can play Articulate?

Accepted Answer

Four to 20 or more players, according to Drumond Park.

Question 2

What are the six categories?

Accepted Answer

Object, Nature, Random, Person, Action and World.

Question 3

What can't I say when describing?

Accepted Answer

You cannot say the word itself, any derivative of it, what it sounds like or what it rhymes with. No mouthing the word and no foreign languages either.

Question 4

What happens on a Control space?

Accepted Answer

A describer from the team describes a word to everyone, and the first team to guess it correctly gets to play next, whatever the usual order.

Question 5

How many people can play Catchphrase?

Accepted Answer

Two to four players for this Drumond Park version.

Question 6

Is Catchphrase luck or skill?

Accepted Answer

Mostly quick thinking and spotting visual clues, with a little luck in the puzzles you get.

Question 7

What is the Bonus Catch Phrase?

Accepted Answer

A large picture puzzle hidden behind nine numbered window covers. A correct guess in Round 1 reveals a square, and a single guess at the bonus picture is worth £300.

Question 8

What if an answer is close but not exact?

Accepted Answer

The Host can accept an answer as close enough, so the Host's call decides.

Question 9

How many people can play Scrabble?

Accepted Answer

Two to four players.

Question 10

Is Scrabble luck or skill?

Accepted Answer

Both. The tiles you draw are luck, but vocabulary and board positioning decide most games.

Question 11

What is a bingo in Scrabble?

Accepted Answer

Using all seven of your tiles in a single turn. It earns a bonus of 50 points.

Question 12

What if we disagree about a word?

Accepted Answer

Players can challenge words, so agree beforehand which dictionary you will use to settle it.

Question 13

How many people can play Cluedo?

Accepted Answer

Two to six players. Hasbro's guide also includes rules for two players or for teams.

Question 14

Is Cluedo luck or skill?

Accepted Answer

Mostly deduction, though the dice decide how quickly you reach the rooms you need. Careful notes and watching what others ask about give you the edge.

Question 15

What is the difference between a suggestion and an accusation?

Accepted Answer

A suggestion is a question you ask from inside a room to gather information, and it does not end your game. An accusation is your final answer, and you only get one go at it.

Question 16

Who is the victim?

Accepted Answer

In the 2023 Hasbro edition the victim is Boden “Boddy” Black. Older UK editions called him Dr Black, and older North American editions called him Mr Boddy.

Question 17

How many people can play House of Games?

Accepted Answer

Three or more. With six or more players you split into teams.

Question 18

What games are included?

Accepted Answer

Games include You Complete Me, Totes Emoji, Rhyme Time, Correction Centre, You Spell Terrible and the final Answer Smash.

Question 19

Can the host win?

Accepted Answer

The host asks the questions for that game and cannot score, but the role changes with each game, so everyone gets a turn at playing.

Question 20

Is it luck or skill?

Accepted Answer

Mostly knowledge and quick thinking, with a little luck in the questions you get.

Question 21

How many people can play Midsomer Murders?

Accepted Answer

One to six players, according to retailers.

Question 22

Can I play on my own?

Accepted Answer

Yes. The game is listed for one player, so you can work through a case solo.

Question 23

How many cases are there?

Accepted Answer

The game has 30 case cards, each a different murder.

Question 24

What do I have to name to win?

Accepted Answer

The killer, their motive and the weapon, once you reach Causton CID.

Question 25

How many people can play Mousetrap?

Accepted Answer

Two to four players, according to Hasbro.

Question 26

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 27

Is Mousetrap luck or skill?

Accepted Answer

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

Question 28

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 29

How many people can play RISK?

Accepted Answer

Two to six players. Hasbro's rules also cover a two-player variation.

Question 30

Is RISK luck or skill?

Accepted Answer

Both. Dice decide each fight, but planning, timing and diplomacy decide who wins over a whole game.

Question 31

How long does a game of RISK take?

Accepted Answer

Full games can run for hours. Hasbro's rules also include a shorter variation if you are short of time.

Question 32

What are RISK cards for?

Accepted Answer

Collecting sets of cards lets you trade them in for extra armies on your turn.

Question 33

How many people can play LOGO?

Accepted Answer

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

Question 34

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 35

What kinds of question card are there?

Accepted Answer

Picture Cards, Pot Luck Cards and Theme Cards.

Question 36

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 37

How many people can play Duel for Middle-earth?

Accepted Answer

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

Question 38

How long does a game take?

Accepted Answer

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

Question 39

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 40

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 41

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 42

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 43

How many questions are included?

Accepted Answer

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

Question 44

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 45

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 46

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 47

How long does a game take?

Accepted Answer

Sources give about 30 to 45 minutes.

Question 48

Do I need to know trivia?

Accepted Answer

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

Question 49

How many people can play?

Accepted Answer

Two to five players, according to the box.

Question 50

What kind of questions are there?

Accepted Answer

Questions about popular brands and products, such as chocolate bars and cereals, plus picture questions.

Question 51

Is it a travel game?

Accepted Answer

Yes. It comes in a compact tin, with 77 double-sided question cards and 13 picture cards.

Question 52

Is it luck or skill?

Accepted Answer

Mostly knowledge of brands, with a little luck in the questions you draw.

Question 53

How many people can play Yahtzee?

Accepted Answer

One or more. Everyone takes turns with the same five dice and fills in their own score pad. It also works as a solo game for beating your own best score.

Question 54

Is Yahtzee luck or skill?

Accepted Answer

A bit of both. The dice decide what you roll, but choosing which dice to keep and which box to fill is where games are won and lost.

Question 55

What is a Yahtzee?

Accepted Answer

Five dice showing the same number, scored in the Yahtzee box for 50 points. It is the rarest combination to roll, which is where the game gets its name.

Question 56

Do I need to buy extra score sheets?

Accepted Answer

The box includes a score pad. When it runs out, our free printable Yahtzee score sheet works just as well.

Question 57

How many people can play Ticket to Ride Europe?

Accepted Answer

Two to five players. Days of Wonder recommends it for ages 8 and up.

Question 58

Is it luck or skill?

Accepted Answer

Both. The cards you draw are down to luck, but choosing routes and tickets well, and blocking others at the right moment, usually decides the winner.

Question 59

What are tunnels, ferries and stations?

Accepted Answer

They are the three additions in the Europe version. Tunnel routes can cost you extra cards, ferry routes need locomotive cards, and a station lets you borrow one rival's route through a city to help finish a ticket.

Question 60

How long does a game take?

Accepted Answer

Around 30 to 60 minutes, according to the publisher. Your first game may run a little longer while you learn the rules.

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