Whoowasit?

Published 2007

In Whoowasit?, players must find the magical ring that was stolen from the wise king by the evil wizard. Playing against a running clock, players move their playing pieces through the various rooms on the game board to uncover clues to who stole the precious gem. Along the way, talking animals help players solve the mystery of the stolen item with the help of a treasure chest that randomly supplies clues on behalf of the animals. Whenever players meet animals, they must feed them so the animals — that can only be understood by children — can provide the clues that advance gameplay. The clues supplied by the electronic treasure chest ensure that no two games are alike. All players must work together to find the stolen ring, and they win or lose as a group, depending on whether they can master an assigned task. Whoowasit? is the third electronic game by Reiner Knizia published by Ravensburger Spieleverlag GmbH.

Mechanics

Cooperative Game Co-operative Play Deduction Dice Rolling

Categories

Animals Children's Game Deduction Electronic Fantasy

Designers

Reiner Knizia

Publishers

Ravensburger Spieleverlag GmbH

Awards

Deutscher Kinderspielepreis 2008 Winner
Kinderspiel des Jahres 2008 Winner
Whoowasit?

Game Info

Players
2-4 Players
Time
30-45 min
Weight
Light — 1.45/5
Year
2007
BGG Rating
6.81
BGG Rank
#3591
Min Age
6+

Frequently Asked Questions

Whoowasit? supports 2 to 4 players.
A game of Whoowasit? takes between 30 and 45 minutes, depending on player count and experience.
Whoowasit? has a complexity rating of 1.45/5.00 on BoardGameGeek, placing it in the 'Light' category. It is very accessible and great for new gamers.
The recommended minimum age for Whoowasit? is 6+. Younger children may enjoy it with guidance from experienced players.
Whoowasit? has a rating of 6.81/10 on BoardGameGeek, based on 1,226 ratings. It is ranked #3591 overall.
Whoowasit? was designed by Reiner Knizia. It was published in 2007.