- BGG rank
- BGG #7,869
- BGG rating
- 6.2
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Family Alias
1998
Rules assistance for Family Alias
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- 3–8 players
- 45 min
- 7+
- Complexity 1.3/5
For 3 players
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Family Alias is a board game released in 1998 for 3–8 players, 45 minutes per game, and ages 7 and up. It was designed by Mikko Koivusalo and its main mechanics are Point to Point Movement and Team-Based Game.
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About the game
FAMILY ALIAS is a fun word and picture explanation of a game where you must be able to say otherwise, that is to play the partner to say as many as possible in the desired word by giving him the quick tips. FAMILY ALIAS is played with at least two teams, the upper limit of players is not made. Family Alias words and pictures are sound familiar, but how to explain the ordinary word 'CHAIR'? It sitting. It is not necessarily sufficient, guesser may propose a sofas. The game is a fast rhythmical, as an hourglass of sand drains mercilessly ... Finland's most popular game now made family version! All ages of family members can play the game like grandparents of children of children. The game can also play-up the players with each other. Well, how is it? Are the kids parents clever? It shows when you spend a common, a merry-minute game and play FAMILY aliases! Based on Alias.
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Family Alias supports 3–8 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 Family Alias is 45 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 Family Alias 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.
Family Alias has a complexity rating of 1.3 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.
Family Alias belongs to these categories: Word Game, Party Game, and Racing. Its main mechanics are Point to Point Movement and Team-Based Game. 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 Family Alias are: Mikko Koivusalo. 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 Family Alias 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.