Catchphrase (1974)

About this game

In this game, each player has a common phrase, which the other players try to guess. You get clues about the phrase by spinning a spinner, and following the directions, which can include things like how many words are in the phrase, how many letters in a word, or what letters might make up the word. You track the answers on a board with spots for how many letters, what letters, etc. Not to be confused with the party game, Catch Phrase!.

Does it fit your group?

• Group size. Works with 2 to 4.
• Rules load. At 1.0/5 this is a light game — explain it in a few minutes, good for a table that has not played much.
• Age. The publisher suggests 10 and up. That rates the rules rather than the artwork, so judge the box yourself for younger players.