Cranium
$14.99
Cranium at a Glance
| Game Type Acting, Singing, Line Drawing, Paper and Pencil, Team Based | Play Time 60 mins | Skill/Complexity (1.5 - 5) Light |
| Age 13+ | Publisher(s) Hasbro | Published 1998 |
| Categories Party / Word / Family / Trivia | Players 4 - 16 (6 - 8 is best) | Rules Manual Official Rules PDF |
| Our Rating 7.5/10 | Cost $14.99 |
About – Description
Cranium the board game was designed in 1998 by Whit Alexander and Richard Tait. The game is considered to be a trivia, and word game that’s perfect to play at parties.
It’s ideal for 4-16 players to play although it’s recommended for 8 players while the game is aimed at those who are over 13 years old.
The gameplay time is around 60 minutes.
Who’s it best suited for?
The game is perfect for parties and for those who have an interest in word, puzzle and trivia games. As the game has an age of 13 and over, it’s not a game that is suitable for families with younger kids.
Skill – Complexity
This is not considered to be a complex or a highly skillful game although it does require players to spell, unscramble words, draw, answer questions and perform.
It could be considered hard to play because it consists of a number of different types of play but there are specific skills required.
Set Up – Playing Rules & Instructions
Cranium the board game is not difficult to set up as it consists of a board, board movers, a color coded die and cards.
Players have to make their way around the board while drawing, sculpting, impersonating, solving puzzles and even humming.
The game consists of four different categories known as Creative Cat which involves sculpting and drawing, Data Head which involves answering questions, Star Performer which requires players to sing, act and impersonate and Word Worm where players have to unscramble words and define words.
The winner has to successfully complete tasks in all four areas.
This how to play video is very useful…….
Versions – Editions
The game has been released in many different countries across the world in a wide range of languages while a Marks and Spencer Edition was released in 2004.
There’s also a booster box to offer an extension of 800 cards to Cranium if it’s a game you will continue to play in the future and need to boost it up.
Likes & Dislikes
People tend to love the fact that Cranium the board game brings people together during parties to have some fun and laughter. The 60 minute playing time means that not too much of a commitment has to be made to playing it and that is always a bonus.
Some players found that the challenges varied in difficulty and that somewhat made the game inconsistent.
Final Thoughts
This is a game that brings together certain elements of many other famous games released throughout the years. It’s a game that works brilliantly at parties and has people taking part in hilarious acts and challenges them in interesting ways.
As it is suitable for up to 16 players, it is ideal for any kind of gathering where there are players over 13 years old.
