Boxers or Briefs at a Glance
Game Type Adult & Party | Play Time 30 mins | Skill/Complexity (1 - 5) Just for Fun Questions |
Age 18+ | Publisher(s) Hasbro | Published 2005 |
Categories Party / Adult | Players 3 - 10 (6 is best) | Rules Manual Download Rules PDF |
Our Rating 7/10 | Cost $19.99 | 18 + Rating (1 - 5) Light |
About – Description
The Boxers or Briefs board game is an adult game that is suitable for players aged 18 and over. It was designed by Craig Van Ness and is suitable for up to 10 players although it is best played with 4-6 players. It has a 30 minute playing time.
Some questions could embarrass the shyer types of players, or if you do not know the people your playing with very well. While is it lightweight, if people want to keep it super light they could remove certain question cards.
Who’s it best suited for?
This fun-filled game is more suited to the party environment due to the nature of the game and the way in which it is players. It is great for those who love to play guessing games with a twist.
Skill – Complexity
There is no skill required to play Boxers or Briefs and because it is a party game, the complexity level is fairly low. It is a simple case of rolling a die and selecting a card.
Set Up – Playing Rules & Instructions
Setting up the game could not be any easier. It consists of 40 true tokens, 40 funny scoring tokens, 2,000 unique and funny phrases on cards and a die. In seconds players can be playing this hilarious game.
To play the game, each player will be given a turn to roll a die. Based on the roll of the die, all the other players pick a card. The cards contain hilarious statements and phrases that might carry some truth and so, the player then has to select the truest and funniest line.
The first player to collect six scoring tokens is declared the winner.
Likes & Dislikes
Players do like the light-hearted nature of this game and the way that it can be set up and played quickly at parties. However, it has been found to get a bit repetitive once played and so, there is not a lot of longevity in the game when it comes to playing it.
Final Thoughts
A party game that is ideal for a large group of people to play for a short amount of time. The rules of the game are easy to pick up and with a low skill and complexity level, it is purely designed for fun and laughter.
When comparing adult board games in how 18+ they are, Boxers or Briefs is pretty light.