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Absolute Balderdash
2007
Rules assistance for Absolute Balderdash
Plain-language explanations of turns, card effects and disputed situations, with official source references and saved question history.
- 4–99 players
- 12+
For 4 players
Rules assistant for Absolute Balderdash
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Absolute Balderdash is a board game released in 2007 for 4–99 players and ages 12 and up.
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About the game
Each turn a card entry is read out and every player writes down their own made up answer. The hilarity really starts when all these phony answers are shuffled up with the real one and read aloud (keep a straight face so you don't give away which is yours). Everyone then tries to pick which is correct. Players who phony answers are picked score a move on the board. You can be as wacky or serious as you want, absolute anything goes - but one thing is sure, the answer that sounds right probably isn't.
Questions and answers
Absolute Balderdash supports 4–99 players according to the catalogue. This range comes from the publisher’s listed player count, so the game can be set up for any group size within it. Some setups, rules and scoring details may still vary by player count, so check your edition’s rulebook for the exact configuration.
The catalogue lists Absolute Balderdash for ages 12 and up. This is the publisher’s recommendation and reflects reading demands, rule complexity and small components rather than theme alone. Younger players can often join with help from an adult, so check the age guidance on your edition and consider your group’s experience with board games.
Absolute Balderdash belongs to these categories: Bluffing and Trivia. Categories describe the theme, setting and style of a game rather than its rules. Filter the catalogue by the same category to find similar games when you enjoyed Absolute Balderdash and want something comparable for your next game night.
The catalogue lists Absolute Balderdash as a base game. It can be played on its own with the components in the box and does not require any other title. Expansions, if any exist, add new content or rules on top of it and are listed separately in the catalogue with a link back to this base game.