How many players is Last Word?

Last Word plays with 2–8 players, ages 8 and up.

How long does Last Word take to play?

A game of Last Word takes 30 min, at light complexity (1.3/5 on BoardGameGeek).

Is Last Word any good?

Last Word rates 5.4/10 from 746 BoardGameGeek ratings. It is a card game / party game game built around card game, party game, real-time.

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Last Word (2005)

2–8 players · 30 min · age 8+ · ★ 5.4 on BGG

Players: 2–8
Play time: 30 min
Age: 8+
Complexity: Light
BGG rating: 5.4/10

Best for 2–8 players aged 8+ who like card games — light complexity, plays in 30 min.

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About Last Word

Last Word is the uproarious race to have the final say! This party game has sold over 1,000,000 copies and is perfect for everyone ages 14 and up. Each round, blurt out answers while racing a timer and the other players. For example, Subject: "Animals", Letter: "L". Players yell out… Lion! Lemur! Leech! Leopard! The player with the Last Word before the timer sounds advances toward Finish. Beware – the timer is cleverly programmed to go off at random intervals.

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Card Game Party Game Real-time Word Game

Mechanics: Card Game, Party Game, Real-time, Word Game · Designer: Garrett J. Donner, Brian S. Spence, Michael S. Steer

Players: 2P · 3P · 4P · 5P · 6P · 7P · 8P

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Last Word FAQ

How many players is Last Word?: Last Word plays with 2–8 players, ages 8 and up.
How long does Last Word take to play?: A game of Last Word takes 30 min, at light complexity (1.3/5 on BoardGameGeek).
Is Last Word any good?: Last Word rates 5.4/10 from 746 BoardGameGeek ratings. It is a card game / party game game built around card game, party game, real-time.