- BGG rank
- BGG #28,435
- BGG rating
- 5.0
Scrabble Rebus
- 2–4 players
- 60 min
- Complexity 1.6/5
- 1986
- BGG rank
- BGG #29,045
- BGG rating
- 5.4
Don't Panic!
1987
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- 1–8 players
- 20 min
- 8+
- Complexity 1.2/5
For 1 player
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Don't Panic! is a board game released in 1987 for 1–8 players, 20 minutes per game, and ages 8 and up. It was designed by David Mair.
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About the game
The Name a Lot on the Spot Game. Game consists of 6 rounds and a bonus round. In Round 1, the guesser sets the timer, the announcer draws a card and announces the category. The guesser must name 3 things in the given category like things at the beach for example. The timer is stopped as soon as the guesser is able to name 3 things in the category. Their scoring peg is moved ahead based on where you stopped the timer (labeled 1-6). In Round 2, name 4 things and so on. For each round, the peg is moved ahead according to the number on the timer. The final round is the lightning round. The guesser starts the timer, and the announcer gives the category. The guesser must name 2 things in the given category. Once completed, the announcer sets the card aside, a new one is drawn, and the category is announced. Once again after 2 things have been named, the card is set aside, and a new one is drawn. This continues until the timer stops. One point is given for each card completed. The scoring peg is moved accordingly. The player with the most points is the winner.
Designers
Publishers
- Milton Bradley
- Piatnik
- Mattel, Inc.
- Spear's Games
- Jumbo
- Ideal
- Goliath Games
- Croner
- Kirjalito
- Drumond Park Ltd.
- Coleco Industries, Inc.
- Playtoy Industries
- Dorcy Irwin
Questions and answers
Don't Panic! supports 1–8 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 Don't Panic! is 20 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 Don't Panic! 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.
Don't Panic! 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.
Don't Panic! belongs to these categories: Word Game, Party Game, and Deduction. 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 Don't Panic! and want something comparable for your next game night.
The credited designers of Don't Panic! are: David Mair. 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 Don't Panic! 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.