
- BGG rank
- BGG #7,786
- BGG rating
- 6.1
Cranium WOW
- 4–99 players
- 60 min
- Complexity 1.4/5
- 2007

Rules assistance for Cranium New York Booster Pack
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Cranium New York Booster Pack is an expansion for Cranium released in 2001 for 4–99 players, 60 minutes per game, and ages 13 and up. Its main mechanics are Line Drawing, Acting, and Pattern Recognition.
Cranium New York Booster Pack is a 45-card expansion to Cranium. It was created to raise money for the September 11th Fund. All cards pertain to New York City in some way, requiring players to impersonate famous New Yorkers, remember New York history, and draw and sculpt New York landmarks. The set contains 12 Star Performer cards and 11 cards each in the Creative Cat, Data Head, and Word Worm categories. Expands: Cranium
Cranium New York Booster Pack supports 4–99 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 Cranium New York Booster Pack 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 Cranium New York Booster Pack for ages 13 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.
Cranium New York Booster Pack 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.
Cranium New York Booster Pack belongs to these categories: Word Game, Party Game, and Trivia. Its main mechanics are Line Drawing, Acting, and Pattern Recognition. 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 Cranium New York Booster Pack as an expansion for Cranium. Expansions add new content, rules or scenarios to the base game and usually cannot be played on their own, so you need Cranium to use it. Check that your edition of Cranium is compatible, as some expansions were revised between editions.