Should I Play Concept?

Players: 4 – 12 players | Game Duration 35 – 45 mins |
Min. Age 10+ | Game complexity: EASY Genre: Deduction, Party Game
Solo game mode: No | Co-op: No |
Online Version: No
What is Concept about?
“Concept ” is a party game designed for 4 or more players, ages 10 and up, with a typical playtime of around 40 minutes. It’s a guessing game where teams use a shared board filled with symbols and colors to communicate ideas without speaking. The goal is to have one team member silently guide guessers to identify a concept using only visual cues like colors, shapes, and symbols.
Gameplay and Mechanics
- Players flip a card with a word or phrase, which can range from easy to extremely difficult.
- Teams use the game board to convey their concept, starting with a key idea and adding clues by placing markers on the board.
- Concepts are built up visually—e.g., marking an animal, adding details like slow, large, gray (to suggest “elephant”).
- Subconcepts can be introduced for more complex ideas.
- The guessing team tries to interpret the clues to guess the word or phrase.
Why It’s Fun
- The game challenges players to think creatively and abstractly, using symbols to communicate complex ideas.
- It’s a unique blend of strategic thinking and deduction.
- It’s highly interactive, making it enjoyable in group settings, especially for creative and puzzle-loving players.
Who Will Enjoy It
- Creative thinkers and fans of puzzle-like games will enjoy the challenge.
- Players who enjoy games like Pictionary but want something more abstract will find this game engaging.
- People who like party games with a bit more “thinking” involved will appreciate the depth of “Concept Z.”
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Awards Won by Concept
1999 Fairplay À la carte Runner-up
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