How many players is Thingamajig?

Thingamajig plays with 3–8 players, ages 14 and up.

How long does Thingamajig take to play?

A game of Thingamajig takes 30 min, at medium-light complexity (1.5/5 on BoardGameGeek).

Is Thingamajig any good?

Thingamajig rates 6.4/10 from 219 BoardGameGeek ratings. It is a electronic / party game game built around electronic, party game, word game.

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Thingamajig (2003)

3–8 players · 30 min · age 14+ · ★ 6.4 on BGG

Players: 3–8
Play time: 30 min
Age: 14+
Complexity: Medium-light
BGG rating: 6.4/10

Best for 3–8 players aged 14+ who like electronic games — medium-light complexity, plays in 30 min.

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About Thingamajig

Players take turns giving clues to words given to them by the electronic Thingamajig. You score a point for every player who correctly guesses your word. But if everyone gets it, you score nothing. From back of box: Looking for a Hilarious Party Game That everyone can Play? Then whip out your Thingamajig! Press the Thingamajig's button and it reveals your secret Thingamaword... Everyone wants to know what it is... AND you've got to clue them in... except you really don't want…

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Electronic Party Game Word Game

Mechanics: Electronic, Party Game, Word Game · Designer: Aaron Weissblum

Players: 3P · 4P · 5P · 6P · 7P · 8P

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Thingamajig FAQ

How many players is Thingamajig?: Thingamajig plays with 3–8 players, ages 14 and up.
How long does Thingamajig take to play?: A game of Thingamajig takes 30 min, at medium-light complexity (1.5/5 on BoardGameGeek).
Is Thingamajig any good?: Thingamajig rates 6.4/10 from 219 BoardGameGeek ratings. It is a electronic / party game game built around electronic, party game, word game.