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Technical Details
| Item Weight | 1.4 Kg |
| Product Dimensions | 32.2 x 24 x 8 cm |
| Manufacturer recommended age: | 12 - 18 years |
| Item model number | 0980 |
| Main Language(s) | English |
| Assembly Required | No |
| Batteries Required? | No |
| Batteries Included? | No |
Additional Information
| ASIN | B000RT3D1M |
| Best Sellers Rank |
1,972 in Toys & Games (See top 100)
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| Shipping Weight | 1.4 Kg |
| Delivery Destinations: | Visit the Delivery Destinations Help page to see where this item can be delivered. |
| Date First Available | 31 Aug 2007 |
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Manufacturer's Description
Absolute Balderdash is a hilarious bluffing game in which you try to con your opponents into believing your made up answers to a weird and wonderful collection of: Events, Words, Laws, Initials and People. Each turn a card entry is read out and every player writes down their own made up answer. The hilarity really starts when all these phony answers are shuffled up with the real one and read aloud (keep a straight face so you don't give away which is yours). Everyone then tries to pick which is correct. Players whose phony answers are picked score a move on the board. You can be as wacky or serious as you want, absolutely anything goes--but one thing is sure, the answer that sounds right probably isn't. Absolute Balderdash is the game of incredible fun and is the only game you can win without knowing anything. Ages 12 to Adult for 4 or more players.
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Most Helpful Customer Reviews
15 of 15 people found the following review helpful
Durability:
4.0 out of 5 stars
Educational:
4.0 out of 5 stars
Fun:
5.0 out of 5 stars
Balderdash is a great family game whereby players are given statements from different categories and have to write their own explanations for each. Next, they have to listen to each anonymous explanation and decide which is the correct one. Players receive points for guessing correctly and when other players choose their (incorrect) explanation. With a lot of cards and categories ranging from film plots to unusual laws, this is a fun and informative game that will provide hours of fun.
25 of 26 people found the following review helpful
By Mrs V Button
Durability:
4.0 out of 5 stars
Educational:
5.0 out of 5 stars
Fun:
5.0 out of 5 stars
The hardest part of playing this game is mastering the rules. We are not an unintelligent family but we did have a few hiccups. After a little trial and error, we were off and the whole experience goes beyond winning and loosing. It's such a hoot you don't really care about the outcome. You can be old and a bit forgetful, young with a limited vocab, have learning difficulties, have several degrees, be competative, be reluctant, it makes no difference, you will enjoy this game. If you love English and words you'll love this game but you do not have to be clever. It's infectious and if you've got a little creativity or a sense of fun then this could really be the game for you. I own the game and have bought it as a requested gift. I honestly have not played with anyone who didn't really enjoy the experience and am happy to recommend it.
24 of 25 people found the following review helpful
By theTramp
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Durability:
3.0 out of 5 stars
Educational:
4.0 out of 5 stars
Fun:
5.0 out of 5 stars
I just love this game. Brought for Christmas and met with groans from several members of my family, it swiftly won them over and became a new favourite. The premis is pretty simple, think call my bluff and you're there.
One gamer reads out the card - it could be a law (In Ohio it is illegal to tip your hat at what..?), initials (such as U.F.O. stands for what?), a real person (Peter Smith is famous for what?) etc and then all gamers must write down an answer - only the key here is not to write the correct answer but something that you hope others will think as correct. All the gamers answers are then read out by the question reader along with the correct answer and everyone has to guess which is the real answer.
If it sounds complex believe me its not. The real skill is in pegging your fellow contestants and coming up with bluffs that appeal to their idea of truth. Fantastic fun, even for those who initially groan at the thought of it.
One gamer reads out the card - it could be a law (In Ohio it is illegal to tip your hat at what..?), initials (such as U.F.O. stands for what?), a real person (Peter Smith is famous for what?) etc and then all gamers must write down an answer - only the key here is not to write the correct answer but something that you hope others will think as correct. All the gamers answers are then read out by the question reader along with the correct answer and everyone has to guess which is the real answer.
If it sounds complex believe me its not. The real skill is in pegging your fellow contestants and coming up with bluffs that appeal to their idea of truth. Fantastic fun, even for those who initially groan at the thought of it.
Most Recent Customer Reviews
5.0 out of 5 stars
Hilarious
This game is absolutely hilarious. Everyone takes it in turns to be the dasher and reads the question to the other players who then make up an answer. Read more
Published 3 months ago by KirstyJ
4.0 out of 5 stars
20th Anniversary Absolute Balderdash
We were recommended to buy this, but as yet have not played it, we look forward to so doing at some stage.
Published 3 months ago by Eveta Hubbardibus
5.0 out of 5 stars
Absolute Balderdash
Fantastic Game. Entertaining for all ages. If it has been around for twenty years it must be good! Loved by all.
Published 4 months ago by K. LeFebre
5.0 out of 5 stars
Great game
Bought it for my 23 year old son for Christmas. Great family game, its great fun,we all laughed a lot..
Published 4 months ago by Yvonne Hudson
3.0 out of 5 stars
balderdash
We liked the idea, but it seemed to be aimed at Americans or Canadians rather than British. Maybe we bought the wrong version?!
Published 4 months ago by Trevor Snelling
5.0 out of 5 stars
such a funny game
Balderdash is so very funny and brings out everyone's imagination when they have to make up an answer and make it sound believable
Published 4 months ago by Racks
5.0 out of 5 stars
Absolute Brilliance
This game is brilliant fun and I'd highly recommend it.
The concept is very simple; the only slightly complicated thing is the scoring, but you pick that up pretty... Read more
The concept is very simple; the only slightly complicated thing is the scoring, but you pick that up pretty... Read more
Published 4 months ago by Tom
2.0 out of 5 stars
Not as good as the original
This version is very US based; all the events, laws and people are based on American facts so you end up having to invent similar sounding definitions which means that the game... Read more
Published 4 months ago by holmestm
5.0 out of 5 stars
Great Fun
Having played this game on previous occasions I was no stranger to it. However, on playing it again I was reminded just what great fun it is for all ages.
Published 12 months ago by probusken
5.0 out of 5 stars
Most laughs and fun I have had with a board game for years
Nowadays with the WII , PS3 etc, at Christmas we have played as a family, Buzz, Just dance etc.
Until now, we bought Balderdash and I must say I have never laughed so... Read more
Until now, we bought Balderdash and I must say I have never laughed so... Read more
Published 12 months ago by P. M. Mcshane
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