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- BGG #15,936
- BGG rating
- 6.0
Party & Co: Original
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Go to the Head of the Class
1936
Rules assistance for Go to the Head of the Class
Plain-language explanations of turns, card effects and disputed situations, with official source references and saved question history.
- 2–6 players
- 45 min
- 6+
- Complexity 1.2/5
Rules assistant for Go to the Head of the Class
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Answers come from the official rulebook, with the page to check.
Go to the Head of the Class is a board game released in 1936 for 2–6 players, 45 minutes per game, and ages 6 and up. Its main mechanics are Roll / Spin and Move.
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About the game
This is the classic board game of answering questions about Language, Science, Art & Music, Mathematics, History, Literature, and Geography. The 50th Anniversary Edition published in 1986 has a new 3 level Quiz Book, so that different age groups will be able to answer easier or harder questions depending on which level they choose to play at.
Mechanics
Publishers
- (Unknown)
- Hasbro
- Winning Moves Games (USA)
- John Sands Pty Ltd
- Funskool Games
- Guau
- Juegos Crone
- Milton Bradley
- Falomir Juegos
- MB Spiele
- Chad Valley Co Ltd.
- Πάπυρος
Questions and answers
Go to the Head of the Class supports 2–6 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 Go to the Head of the Class 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 Go to the Head of the Class for ages 6 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.
Go to the Head of the Class 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.
Go to the Head of the Class belongs to these categories: Word Game, Children's Game, and Music. Its main mechanics are Roll / Spin and Move. 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 Go to the Head of the Class 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.