
- BGG rank
- BGG #4,356
- BGG rating
- 6.7
30 Seconds
- 3–24 players
- 30 min
- Complexity 1.2/5
- 2002

1986
Rules assistance for Battle of the Sexes
Plain-language explanations of turns, card effects and disputed situations, with official source references and saved question history.

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Battle of the Sexes is a board game released in 1986 for 4–16 players, 60 minutes per game, and ages 16 and up. Its main mechanics are Roll / Spin and Move, Team-Based Game, and Commodity Speculation.
Boardgame where two teams (male vs female) try to reach the finish first by answering questions about the other sex. So you think you know how the other sex thinks? This is a lively and provocative team game where the women players are pitted against the men in a race for victory. The two teams must predict how the opposite sex would answer a question. The women's team might be asked: "Men think the most attractive part of a women's anatomy is her face. TRUE or FALSE?" The men's team might be asked: "Women think that it is better to date a rich rather than a handsome man.TRUE or FALSE?" If the team answer matches the results of the extensive research survey they move closer to victory. To keep the excitement building, there are "head to head" contests and other quiz rounds. A lighthearted game that can be good entertainment.
Battle of the Sexes supports 4–16 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 Battle of the Sexes is 60 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 Battle of the Sexes for ages 16 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.
Battle of the Sexes has a complexity rating of 1.2 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.
Battle of the Sexes belongs to these categories: Party Game and Trivia. Its main mechanics are Roll / Spin and Move, Team-Based Game, and Commodity Speculation. Categories describe the theme and setting of a game, while mechanics describe what players actually do on their turns. Each mechanic links to a catalogue hub with similar games, which helps when you want something comparable.
The catalogue lists Battle of the Sexes 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.