
- BGG rank
- BGG #7,163
- BGG rating
- 6.4
Svea Rike
- 2–5 players
- 90–120 min
- Complexity 2.4/5
- 1996

1991
Rules assistance for Hedbanz for Adults!
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Hedbanz for Adults! is a board game released in 1991 for 3–10 players, 60 minutes per game, and ages 8 and up. It was designed by Dan Glimne and Henrik Strandberg and its main mechanics are Deduction.
It's Hedbanz for adults. The quick question game of "what am I?" that leaves everyone guessing. Ask questions to figure out if the card on your head is a person, place, or object. But be smart, after all it's Hedbanz for adults. Are you a famous person in history? Maybe an object found in the kitchen? In this hilarious adult version, the first player to accurately guess what he or she are wins. Adults need to have fun too. And Hedbanz is the game where everybody knows but you. Let the good times roll with Hedbanz.
Hedbanz for Adults! supports 3–10 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 Hedbanz for Adults! 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 Hedbanz for Adults! 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.
Hedbanz for Adults! 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.
Hedbanz for Adults! belongs to these categories: Party Game and Deduction. Its main mechanics are Deduction. 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 Hedbanz for Adults! are: Dan Glimne and Henrik Strandberg. 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 Hedbanz for Adults! 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.