
- BGG rank
- BGG #4,139
- BGG rating
- 6.5
Articulate!
- 4–8 players
- 60 min
- Complexity 1.2/5
- 1992

Rules assistance for Tell Me: The Grand Quiz Game
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Tell Me: The Grand Quiz Game is a board game released in 1933 for 2–8 players, 20 minutes per game, and ages 6 and up. Its main mechanics are Team-Based Game.
Players draw one card at a time, and read what it says. Players are asked to give a word that matches the parameters set out on the game cards (examples: a country, a word ending in "ment," something that frightens you, a music group starting with __ ). A spinner is used to determine the first letter of the word the player must name. The first player to reach whatever amount of correct answers has been agreed upon is declared winner.
Tell Me: The Grand Quiz Game supports 2–8 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 Tell Me: The Grand Quiz Game 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 Tell Me: The Grand Quiz Game for ages 6 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.
Tell Me: The Grand Quiz Game 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.
Tell Me: The Grand Quiz Game belongs to these categories: Word Game, Party Game, and Trivia. Its main mechanics are Team-Based Game. 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 Tell Me: The Grand Quiz Game 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.