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Name Chase: Historical Figures Edition
2008
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Name Chase: Historical Figures Edition is a board game released in 2008 for 4–99 players and ages 12 and up.
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About the game
Historical Figures Edition is a trivia game that combines clues, facts and fun with some of history's most pivotal people. Four clues are given to describe a famous historical figure. The fewer clues needed to guess the answer, the higher the score. Presidents, authors, actors, and outlaws are just some of the notable figures and colorful characters included in Name Chase. For 4 or more players. Ages 15 and up
Editions
- Name Chase: Historical Figures EditionENGeotoys2015
- Name Chase: Historical Figures EditionENDiscovery Bay Games2008
Categories
Publishers
- Discovery Bay Games
- Geotoys
Questions and answers
Name Chase: Historical Figures Edition 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 catalogue lists Name Chase: Historical Figures Edition for ages 12 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.
Name Chase: Historical Figures Edition has a complexity rating of 1.0 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.
Name Chase: Historical Figures Edition belongs to these categories: Trivia. Categories describe the theme, setting and style of a game rather than its rules. Filter the catalogue by the same category to find similar games when you enjoyed Name Chase: Historical Figures Edition and want something comparable for your next game night.
The catalogue lists Name Chase: Historical Figures Edition 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.