We bought this as a present for someone, and we just got to play it with them. It is very good. The board is small and simple, and the various pieces, whilst only plastic, have a refined and quality feel to them. It is all well made. The game is very good at taking the advantage away from the trivia nut in the room, because alongside actually knowing the answers, there is the betting side to the game.
There are A LOT of cards, and each card has four questions on it in 4 main categories. After first hearing the question, which is often a general statement (for example, "a footballer" or "a make of car" or "a UK shoe manufacturer" or "a fashion designer" or "what century?" etc.etc.) you then decide how many clues you want to hear (1-3) before giving your answer. The fewer you opt for, the more you score if you get it right. Then you place a bet on the other players, saying whether you think they will get it right or not. So you can score points for knowing the answer and also for guessing other people will know it. If it is your turn to read the question, you don't play that round, but you get two points - a bit like passing GO in monopoly. So nobody gets stuck with no score. And the questions are very much UK centric, so there are no hopeless questions on obscure US baseball teams as is the problem with so many trivia games.
It brings tactics in alongside general knowledge, and it is very cleverly done, giving everyone in the room a much more even chance of winning. Very clever, very entertaining.
| Product Dimensions | 22 x 22 x 8 cm; 938.94 g |
|---|---|
| Manufacturer recommended age | 15 months - 3 years |
| Item model number | 40659 |
| Language: | English |
| Number of Game Players | 2-6 |
| Assembly Required | No |
| Batteries Required? | No |
| Batteries included? | No |
| Material Type(s) | Cardboard, Plastic |
| Remote Control Included? | No |
| Colour | Multicolor |
| ASIN | B00CPJBRNI |
