Fictionaire

Published 2010

[Fic•tion•aire: Person who tricks opponents into choosing the wrong word definition in the dictionary game.] You may know it as dictionary, fictionary, Balderdash... or even "Call my Bluff", the classic British TV game show; but it could just as easily be called "the making up lies to fool your friends" game! Fictionaire is a new quiz card game from Days of Wonder that gives a fresh twist to this classic genre. In Fictionaire, players make up a bogus definition or fake answer for a word or question asked by the game’s host, trying to trick him or her into believing that their answer is correct. To earn points, players either choose the right definition - or get someone to pick their answer. If a player bluffs someone into choosing the wrong answer, they earn a bonus point.

Mechanics

Betting and Bluffing

Categories

Bluffing Party Game Trivia Word Game

Designers

Hervé Marly

Publishers

Days of Wonder
Fictionaire

Game Info

Players
4-7 Players
Time
10-20 min
Weight
Light — 1.1/5
Year
2010
BGG Rating
6.17
BGG Rank
#11700
Min Age
10+

Frequently Asked Questions

Fictionaire supports 4 to 7 players.
A game of Fictionaire takes between 10 and 20 minutes, depending on player count and experience.
Fictionaire has a complexity rating of 1.10/5.00 on BoardGameGeek, placing it in the 'Light' category. It is very accessible and great for new gamers.
The recommended minimum age for Fictionaire is 10+. Younger children may enjoy it with guidance from experienced players.
Fictionaire has a rating of 6.17/10 on BoardGameGeek, based on 251 ratings. It is ranked #11700 overall.
Fictionaire was designed by Hervé Marly. It was published in 2010.