Inklings
BGG rank
BGG #13,789
BGG rating
6.4

Inklings

1993

Rules assistance for Inklings

Plain-language explanations of turns, card effects and disputed situations, with official source references and saved question history.

  • 4–6 players
  • 45 min
  • 12+
  • Complexity 1.5/5

Rules assistant for Inklings

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Inklings is a board game released in 1993 for 4–6 players, 45 minutes per game, and ages 12 and up.

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About the game

This game received Games Magazine's Game of the Year award in 1993. Players form two teams of at least two players (equipment is provided for six total, although more players can be added if you improvise). Each player is given a card with seven words in a category, and a wipe-off board with space for clues for each of them. Players then attempt to write the shortest possible clues for their seven words. In turn, each player puts his or her board in the display rack. After announcing the category, their teammates have a limited amount of time to guess the words. If any are left unanswered, the other team is given a single shot to guess each word Won Games Magazine Game of the Year award in 1993. 1993 Mensa Select

Publishers

  • Mattel, Inc.

Questions and answers

Inklings supports 4–6 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.