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Adverteasing
1988
Rules assistance for Adverteasing
Plain-language explanations of turns, card effects and disputed situations, with official source references and saved question history.
- 2–8 players
- 30 min
- 14+
- Complexity 1.3/5
Rules assistant for Adverteasing
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Answers come from the official rulebook, with the page to check.
Adverteasing is a board game released in 1988 for 2–8 players, 30 minutes per game, and ages 14 and up. It was designed by Richard C. Levy.
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About the game
Players try to match past and present products to their advertising slogans and jingles. Trivia cards offer a jingle or slogan and a list of possible products. Player receives more points, and move closer to the finish line, when they know the match on the first try. If the player doesn't know the match, they have a second chance to get it right in the multiple choice round. "2,100 popular advertising slogans with four answers for each (8,400) identifying product - 700 cards in all. Self-contained playing board to mark players' scores as they progress from the mail room to the board room to win."
Questions and answers
Adverteasing supports 2–8 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 listed playing time for Adverteasing is 30 minutes. This is the publisher’s estimate for a full game. The actual duration depends on the group, the player count and familiarity with the rules: first sessions usually run longer, while experienced groups often finish faster. Setup and teaching time are not included in this estimate.
The catalogue lists Adverteasing for ages 14 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.
Adverteasing has a complexity rating of 1.3 out of 5 from BoardGameGeek players, which makes it a light game. The rating reflects how much rules knowledge, planning and decision-making a typical game demands. Expect a longer first teach for heavier games, and use a preparation guide before game night.
Adverteasing belongs to these categories: Party Game 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 Adverteasing and want something comparable for your next game night.
The credited designers of Adverteasing are: Richard C. Levy. These credits come from the published game data and name the people responsible for the game’s design, not its illustrators or publishers. Designer pages on MeepleRules collect other titles by the same designers, which helps when you enjoy a game and want to find similar ones.
The catalogue lists Adverteasing 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.