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Whatzit? (1987)

3–6 players · 30 min · age 12+ · ★ 5.0 on BGG

Players
3–6
Play time
30 min
Age
12+
Complexity
Medium-light
BGG rating
5.0/10

Best for 3–6 players aged 12+ who like card game games — medium-light complexity, plays in 30 min.

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About Whatzit?

WHATZIT?™ are cunningly disguised names, phrases and sayings that are turned around, upside-down, sideways or jumbled up. You need to work out the hidden word or phrase on each card. It could be the size, position or direction that will give you a clue. Sometimes, the pictures combined with a word or a number will give you your answer 1987 - BOARD GAME: In 'Whatzit?' the object is to solve rebus-like puzzles. (PLAY PLAY might be "double play") The roll of a di…

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Mechanics: Memory · Designer: Michel Laclos, Liliane Laclos, Paul Sellers

Players: 3P · 4P · 5P · 6P

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Whatzit? FAQ

How many players is Whatzit??
Whatzit? plays with 3–6 players, ages 12 and up.
How long does Whatzit? take to play?
A game of Whatzit? takes 30 min, at medium-light complexity (1.6/5 on BoardGameGeek).
Is Whatzit? any good?
Whatzit? rates 5.0/10 from 274 BoardGameGeek ratings. It is a card game / humor game built around memory.