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Alias (1991)

4–12 players · 60 min · age 7+ · ★ 5.8 on BGG

Players
4–12
Play time
60 min
Age
7+
Complexity
Light
BGG rating
5.8/10

Best for 4–12 players aged 7+ who like party games — light complexity, plays in 60 min.

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About Alias

Alias consists of many cards, each card has 6 words written on it. Each word has a number, from 1 to 6. Words are various - from very easy to very hard. Some are made of several words defining one thing (example: "Silver Medal"). There is also a board with tiles. Each tile is marked with number from 1 to 6. Alias is played in teams, usually in teams of 2, but more people are also allowed. The "explainer" must change every turn.

Alias box

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Alias FAQ

How many players is Alias?
Alias plays with 4–12 players, ages 7 and up.
How long does Alias take to play?
A game of Alias takes 60 min, at light complexity (1.3/5 on BoardGameGeek).
Is Alias any good?
Alias rates 5.8/10 from 1,122 BoardGameGeek ratings. It is a party game / racing game built around acting, point to point movement, team-based game.