- BGG rating
- 4.8
Buzz It! Demonstratiespel
- 2–10 players
- 30 min
- Complexity 1.0/5
- 2010
- BGG rank
- BGG #22,584
- BGG rating
- 5.6
Buzz It!
2010
Rules assistance for Buzz It!
Plain-language explanations of turns, card effects and disputed situations, with official source references and saved question history.
- 3–15 players
- 30 min
- 7+
- Complexity 1.1/5
Rules assistant for Buzz It!
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Buzz It! is a board game released in 2010 for 3–15 players, 30 minutes per game, and ages 7 and up. It was designed by Reiner Knizia, René-Jacques Mayer, and Patrick Scharnitzky and its main mechanics are Hot Potato and Open Drafting.
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About the game
Buzz It! is a card game with a electronic timer. The players all receive 3 cards which each have 2 questions on them. Each at their turn can ask one of the two questions to the others. When the questions is asked each of the other players must give an answer to the question within a time limit. The players must keep on giving answers until one player can't answer or can't answer quickly enough. This player then receives the question card as a negative point. The timer is handed over to the next player and he/she reads one of the questions on his/her card. The game stops when all the players have used their own question cards and the player with the fewest received cards wins the game. The timer can be set on 5 or 8 seconds and makes a buzzing sound (hence the name)
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Questions and answers
Buzz It! supports 3–15 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 Buzz It! 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 Buzz It! for ages 7 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.
Buzz It! has a complexity rating of 1.1 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.
Buzz It! belongs to these categories: Card Game, Humor, and Party Game. Its main mechanics are Hot Potato and Open Drafting. 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 credited designers of Buzz It! are: Reiner Knizia, René-Jacques Mayer, and Patrick Scharnitzky. 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 Buzz It! 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.