25 Words or Less

Published 1996

Players divide up into two teams. The current clue-givers look at a list of five words that they're going to have to get their teammates to say using only words (aka, no sounds or gestures). The clue-givers bid on the number of words that they can accomplish the feat, with the lowest bid getting the honor of doing so. If the team cannot successfully name the words in the allotted time and with the bid number of words (or less), then the other team gets the point. The first team to collect ten points is the winner. Won Games Magazine Game of the Year award in 1997.

Mechanics

Auction/Bidding Partnerships Team-Based Game

Categories

Party Game Word Game

Designers

Bruce Sterten

Publishers

Parker Brothers Winning Moves Games (USA)
25 Words or Less

Game Info

Players
4 Players
Time
1 hours
Weight
Light-Medium — 1.52/5
Year
1996
BGG Rating
6.58
BGG Rank
#5775
Min Age
13+

Frequently Asked Questions

25 Words or Less is designed for exactly 4 players.
A typical game of 25 Words or Less takes about 60 minutes.
25 Words or Less has a complexity rating of 1.52/5.00 on BoardGameGeek, placing it in the 'Light' category. It is very accessible and great for new gamers.
The recommended minimum age for 25 Words or Less is 13+. This makes it suitable for teens and adults.
25 Words or Less has a rating of 6.58/10 on BoardGameGeek, based on 657 ratings. It is ranked #5775 overall.
25 Words or Less was designed by Bruce Sterten. It was published in 1996.