
- BGG rank
- BGG #24,137
- BGG rating
- 5.7
Songburst: 70's & 80's Edition
- 3 players
- 30 min
- Complexity 1.2/5
- 1992

1990
Rules assistance for SongBurst 50's & 60's Edition
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SongBurst 50's & 60's Edition is a board game released in 1990 30 minutes per game and ages 18 and up. It was designed by Brian Hersch.
"The Complete-the-Lyric Game" Two or three teams attempt to complete lyrics from popular songs. Players are given the year, the artist, the song title and the first two or three words; if nobody can get it, then more words are revealed.
The listed playing time for SongBurst 50's & 60's Edition 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 SongBurst 50's & 60's Edition for ages 18 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.
SongBurst 50's & 60's Edition has a complexity rating of 1.1 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.
SongBurst 50's & 60's Edition belongs to these categories: Music and 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 SongBurst 50's & 60's Edition and want something comparable for your next game night.
The credited designers of SongBurst 50's & 60's Edition are: Brian Hersch. These credits come from the published game data and name the people responsible for the game’s design, not its illustrators or publishers. Designer pages on MeepleRules collect other titles by the same designers, which helps when you enjoy a game and want to find similar ones.
The catalogue lists SongBurst 50's & 60's 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.