
- BGG rank
- BGG #9,603
- BGG rating
- 7.3
A game about WEE WHIMSICAL CREATURES and trying to identify them after someone makes noises.
- 4–10 players
- 20–50 min
- Complexity 1.0/5
- 2021

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Noteability is a board game released in 1990 for 3–6 players, 30 minutes per game, and ages 12 and up. Its main mechanics are Singing.
Noteability is a party game for the older generation. The game has a genuine Grand Piano on which you play tunes for the others to guess. OK, it's a small, plastic, battery powered Grand Piano with a numbered keypad. Draw a card, select the category (TV, Golden Oldies, Trad, Film & Musicals) and follow the numbers, trying to get the rhythm right and see if your granny knows The Magic Roundabout. The thing is, it actually works and is fun to play! The piano is excellent and getting the pacing of the tunes makes all the difference. Sadly no nu metal, gangsta rap or hardcore house, so not a game for anyone under 30.
Noteability supports 3–6 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 Noteability 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 Noteability 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.
Noteability 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.
Noteability belongs to these categories: Party Game and Music. Its main mechanics are Singing. 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 Noteability 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.