- 20th Anniversary Edition
- Hilarious bluffing game
- Wild wacky fun
- 2500 questions on 500 cards across 5 categories
- For 4 or more players
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| Model Number: | 0980 |
| Assembly Required: | No |
| Batteries Required?: | No |
| Batteries Included?: | No |
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Product Description
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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20 of 20 people found the following review helpful
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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.
13 of 13 people found the following review helpful
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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.
20 of 21 people found the following review helpful
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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
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 5 days ago by probusken
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 26 days ago by P. M. Mcshane
don't bother
Although the illustration on this Absolute Balderdash shows the 'MOVIE' category, you receive the game with the 'EVENTS' category instead. Read more
Published 2 months ago by Watto
A Good Laugh
We Had such a good laugh with this game at things that people write down about the clues & it does get your mind working What a great game I <3 It !
Published 4 months ago by Pauli
Excellent family fun
We've been playing this every Christmas for the last three years with my wife's sister's family - four adults, and children aged 16, 13, 10 and 8. Read more
Published 4 months ago by David
good level playing ground
I played this when I was about 12 and loved it, then bought it for my parents this Christmas (now I'm in my late 20's). The whole family loved it! Read more
Published 4 months ago by ellie
Good Christmas fun
Seven of us played this on Christmas Day and it gave us a good three hours of entertainment. We found it to be fun and competitive at the same time, and everyone had their moments. Read more
Published 4 months ago by tony
great game fun for everyone.
I think the age on this is 12+ but we also managed to play with a nine year old, although the game took much longer. Read more
Published 16 months ago by ceeveebee
Excellent family fun
Got this for Christmas as a present to the family - we've all had great fun with it, from my 10 year old to my 18 year old to me (50) and even my husband who never usually joins... Read more
Published 17 months ago by nelly 1960
Very entertaining
I bought this edition of Balderdash as a present, however I own the original Absolute Balderdash game and really enjoy playing it - it's such a good laugh and perfect for all ages... Read more
Published 18 months ago by B&B
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