Balderdash
- Players: 2–6 players
- Play time: 60 min
- BGG rating: 6.5
About Balderdash
A clever repackaging of the parlor game Dictionary, Balderdash contains several cards with real words nobody has heard of. After one of those words has been read aloud, players try to come up with definitions that at least sound plausible, because points are later awarded for every opposing player who guessed that your definition was the correct one. Versions of the game as a parlor game go back at least as far as 1970, although Balderdash itself was not published until 1984. Mattel, Inc. republished Balderdash in 2006 in a form that derives its gameplay from the sequel Beyond Balderdash. Re-implemented by: Beyond Balderdash / Absolute Balderdash Kokkelimonke Jubileum Re-implements: Beyond Balderdash* In a peculiar situation, this game was reimplemented by Beyond/Absolute Balderdash and then combined back into the original title (Balderdash) but with the rules and cards from Beyond/Absolute; while Tactic re-published their version of Beyond/Absolute combined with the original Balderdash and called it Kokkelimonke Jubileum.
- Released
- 1984
- Designers
- Laura Robinson, Paul Toyne
- Age
- 12+
- Best with
- 5 or 6 players (BGG community)
Rules and prices
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How many players can play Balderdash?
Balderdash plays with 2–6 players.
What is the best player count for Balderdash?
BoardGameGeek community voters say Balderdash is best with 5 or 6 players (71 votes).
How long does Balderdash take to play?
A game of Balderdash takes 60 min.
What age is Balderdash for?
The recommended minimum age for Balderdash is 12+.
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