
- BGG rank
- BGG #7,709
- BGG rating
- 6.7
RoadZters
- 1–4 players
- 20 min
- Complexity 1.3/5
- 2010

1979
Rules assistance for Screwball Scramble
Plain-language explanations of turns, card effects and disputed situations, with official source references and saved question history.
For 1 player

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Answers come from the official rulebook, with the page to check.
Screwball Scramble is a board game released in 1979 for 1 player, 20 minutes per game, and ages 5 and up.
Push a button, slide the lever, or turn a knob. Make quick decisions to meet each new challenge of Run Yourself Ragged. Struggle across the tilting walkway, strain across the parallel bars, slide over the unstable table, bounce through the great tire obstacle, weave your way through the blind maze and spring through the catapult and land on the bell to complete Run Yourself Ragged in record time!
Screwball Scramble supports 1 player according to the catalogue. This is the publisher’s listed player count, so the game is designed for exactly that number of participants. Variants for other group sizes, if any, are described in the rulebook of your edition, so check it before setting up a different configuration.
The listed playing time for Screwball Scramble is 20 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 Screwball Scramble for ages 5 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.
Screwball Scramble has a complexity rating of 1.3 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.
Screwball Scramble belongs to these categories: Children's Game, Movies / TV / Radio theme, and Action / Dexterity. 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 Screwball Scramble and want something comparable for your next game night.
The catalogue lists Screwball Scramble 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.