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The Big Idea (2011)

3–6 players · 25 min · age 8+ · ★ 6.1 on BGG

Players
3–6
Play time
25 min
Age
8+
Complexity
Light
BGG rating
6.1/10

Best for 3–6 players aged 8+ who like party games — light complexity, plays in 25 min.

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About The Big Idea

Designer James Ernest released The Big Idea through his own Cheapass Games in 2000, with the game being a hybrid of party game and light strategy game.

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Party Game

Mechanics: Storytelling, Voting · Designer: James Ernest

Players: 3P · 4P · 5P · 6P

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The Big Idea FAQ

How many players is The Big Idea?
The Big Idea plays with 3–6 players, ages 8 and up.
How long does The Big Idea take to play?
A game of The Big Idea takes 25 min, at light complexity (1.0/5 on BoardGameGeek).
Is The Big Idea any good?
The Big Idea rates 6.1/10 from 294 BoardGameGeek ratings. It is a party game game built around storytelling, voting.