
- BGG rank
- BGG #7,786
- BGG rating
- 6.1
Cranium WOW
- 4–99 players
- 60 min
- Complexity 1.4/5
- 2007

Rules assistance for Pictionary Second Edition Card Set
Plain-language explanations of turns, card effects and disputed situations, with official source references and saved question history.

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Pictionary Second Edition Card Set is an expansion for Pictionary released in 1987 for 4–10 players, 90 minutes per game, and ages 12 and up. Its main mechanics are Roll / Spin and Move, Team-Based Game, and Line Drawing.
Here they are! 2,400 new and more challenging words to use with your original PICTIONARY game. Also included in the card box are 20 blank cards for you to write in your own personal and unique words. If you choose to use any of the blanks, write the words in the spaces provided before a game starts. Disperse these cards randomly throughout the card box before play begins. So sharpen your pencils, sketch quickly, and keep playing the original charades on paper game, PICTIONARY. —description from the publisher
Pictionary Second Edition Card Set supports 4–10 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 Pictionary Second Edition Card Set is 90 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 Pictionary Second Edition Card Set 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.
Pictionary Second Edition Card Set 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.
Pictionary Second Edition Card Set belongs to these categories: Party Game and Expansion for Base-game. Its main mechanics are Roll / Spin and Move, Team-Based Game, and Line Drawing. 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 Pictionary Second Edition Card Set as an expansion for Pictionary. Expansions add new content, rules or scenarios to the base game and usually cannot be played on their own, so you need Pictionary to use it. Check that your edition of Pictionary is compatible, as some expansions were revised between editions.