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1974 Ranked #10,516

Catchphrase

A deduction game has players identify common phrases from spinner-directed clues about words and letters. The shared answer board gradually narrows possibilities, making each clue a step toward solving the hidden expression.

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Players

2-4

Play time

20-60 min

Age

10+

Complexity

1/5

Rating

6.22

Harder to teach Low interaction Deep strategy

Overview

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ABG editorial scores on a 1–5 scale.

Teachability 2.3/5

Harder to teach

Replay value 3.7/5

High replayability

Interaction 1.3/5

Low interaction

Player scaling 4.6/5

Scales well

Strategic depth 3.9/5

Deep strategy

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How it plays

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In this game, each player has a common phrase, which the other players try to guess.

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In this game, each player has a common phrase, which the other players try to guess. You get clues about the phrase by spinning a spinner, and following the directions, which can include things like how many words are in the phrase, how many letters in a word, or what letters might make up the word. You track the answers on a board with spots for how many letters, what letters, etc. Not to be confused with the party game, Catch Phrase!.

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Play and group

Players
2–4
Best with
3
Play time
20–60 min
Age
10+
Complexity
1.0/5
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Designers

1
(Uncredited)

Publishers

3
Berwick's Toy Co. Ltd. Britannia Games ED-U-Cards Mfg

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