
- BGG rank
- BGG #22,837
- BGG rating
- 6.3
The Game of Fuzzy Logic
- 4–10 players
- 30 min
- Complexity 1.0/5
- 2020

2013
Rules assistance for Idiom Addict
Plain-language explanations of turns, card effects and disputed situations, with official source references and saved question history.
For 4 players

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Idiom Addict is a board game released in 2013 for 4–99 players, 30 minutes per game, and ages 10 and up. It was designed by Dave Yearick and its main mechanics are Roll / Spin and Move and Team-Based Game.
You're not one to brag, but your word skills are the cat's pajamas and you think winning Idiom Addict: will be a piece of cake. However, you may want to get off your linguistic high horse and stop counting your chickens before they've hatched because winning this party game of idioms and synonyms is easier said than done. Here's how it works: decipher idioms and common phrases from clues read by opposing teams to advance on the game board. But don't be a sourpuss if your team loses. Because win or lose, you'll give your brain's language centers a workout. And the prize of a bigger brain is nothing to sneeze at.
Idiom Addict 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 Idiom Addict is 30 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 Idiom Addict for ages 10 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.
Idiom Addict belongs to these categories: Word Game, Party Game, and Educational. Its main mechanics are Roll / Spin and Move 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 Idiom Addict are: Dave Yearick. 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 Idiom Addict 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.