
- BGG rank
- BGG #162
- BGG rating
- 7.5
Codenames
- 2–8 players
- 15 min
- Complexity 1.3/5
- 2015

2022
Rules assistance for Anomia: Pop Culture
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Anomia: Pop Culture is a board game released in 2022 for 2–6 players, 20–30 minutes per game, and ages 10 and up.
A fun, fast and easy to learn card matching game where you race to spit out words in topics like Disney Princesses, Ben & Jerry's flavors, Queen songs, and YouTube videos before your opponent. Players flip cards until the symbols on two players cards match. Matching players raced to give an example of the category on their opponents card. Wild Cards create unexpected matches, and losing a car can set off a chain of cascading face-offs. Includes three (3) unique Anomia Pop Culture decks, each containing 72 different category cards (movies, TV, music, the internet, and more!), 7 wild cards and 2 customizable blank cards. A 2-player variation available in the rules.
Anomia: Pop Culture supports 2–6 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 Anomia: Pop Culture is 20–30 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 Anomia: Pop Culture for ages 10 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.
Anomia: Pop Culture has a complexity rating of 1.5 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.
Anomia: Pop Culture belongs to these categories: Card Game, Word Game, and Party Game. 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 Anomia: Pop Culture and want something comparable for your next game night.
The catalogue lists Anomia: Pop Culture 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.