
- BGG rank
- BGG #24,886
- BGG rating
- 5.7
Play It By Ear
- 2–12 players
- 60 min
- Complexity 1.6/5
- 1991

1986
Rules assistance for Sale of the Century: Quizzard
Plain-language explanations of turns, card effects and disputed situations, with official source references and saved question history.

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Answers come from the official rulebook, with the page to check.
Sale of the Century: Quizzard is a board game released in 1986 for 2–6 players, 45 minutes per game, and ages 10 and up. Its main mechanics are Memory.
Bring home the thrilling action and suspense of the popular TV game show, Sale of the Century. This exciting new home version features Quizzard, the electronic brain of the game. Quizzard uses the latest electronic technology to pinpoint who was first to push their button and has the chance to answer the question. Buzzers and lights add to the suspense just like the TV game show. There are over 2600 quiz show questions divided into 120 rounds. The questions have been specially selected for players of all ages to enjoy. Re-implements: Sale of the Century
Sale of the Century: Quizzard supports 2–6 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 Sale of the Century: Quizzard is 45 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 Sale of the Century: Quizzard 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.
Sale of the Century: Quizzard has a complexity rating of 2.0 out of 5 from BoardGameGeek players, which makes it a medium-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.
Sale of the Century: Quizzard belongs to these categories: Movies / TV / Radio theme, Memory, and Electronic. Its main mechanics are Memory. 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 Sale of the Century: Quizzard 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.