- BGG rank
- BGG #5,858
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- 7.2
SiXeS
3–8 players30–45 min2016
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- BGG rank
- BGG #26,429
- BGG rating
- 5.6
Avista
1989
Rules assistance for Avista
Plain-language explanations of turns, card effects and disputed situations, with saved question history.
Rules assistant for Avista
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Avista is a board game released in 1989 for 2–10 players, 15 minutes per game, and ages 8 and up.
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About the game
Avista is a card game where players compete in the art of finding out words as quickly as possible. In this game you can achieve victory only with a quick tongue and even quicker brains. The game is played with a non-standard 52 card deck. Each card has two fields: subjects and an initial letter. There are three different subjects - one each of the three difficulty levels: easy, moderate, and difficult. The first card drawn from the deck specifies the subject of the word that the players should find out. The second card specifies the initial letter of that word. After the second card is turned the right way up the player who says a word that matches both of the requirements wins every card below the topmost. The topmost card is reused as a subject for the next word and so on. In the case of tie a new card is drawn and the previous cards remain in the pot. The game ends when the last card of the deck is played and the winner is the player who has gathered most cards. Re-implemented by Avista Pro. Similar to: Quick Wit
Editions
- AvistaOy Lollipop Ab1990
- AvistaLelutukku1989
- AvistaLelutukku, Oy Non-Food markkinointi Ab
- AvistaNilco S.A.
Questions and answers
Avista supports 2–10 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 Avista is 15 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 Avista for ages 8 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.
Avista has a complexity rating of 1.0 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.
Avista belongs to these categories: Card Game, Word 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 Avista and want something comparable for your next game night.
The catalogue lists Avista 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.