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Tension: The Crazy Naming Game
1992
Rules assistance for Tension: The Crazy Naming Game
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- 4 players
- 40 min
- 10+
- Complexity 1.1/5
For 4 players
Rules assistant for Tension: The Crazy Naming Game
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Tension: The Crazy Naming Game is a board game released in 1992 for 4 players, 40 minutes per game, and ages 10 and up. Its main mechanics are Team-Based Game.
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About the game
Tension is a game for 2 teams of 2 or more people, in which you have 1 minute to name examples of a given subject, which could be anything from "Annoying personal habits" to "Foods that are naughty but nice". Each correct answer moves the team 1 point along the scoring track. The only problem is, only the 10 answers printed on the answer card count! The first team to the end of the scoring track wins.
Categories
Mechanics
Publishers
- Majora
- Tactic
- Reflexshop
- Drumond Park Ltd.
- Gameology (Gameology Romania)
- HCM Kinzel
- Real Fun Toys
- Cheatwell Games
- WIKIPARK
Questions and answers
Tension: The Crazy Naming Game supports 4 players 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 Tension: The Crazy Naming Game is 40 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 Tension: The Crazy Naming Game 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.
Tension: The Crazy Naming Game 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.
Tension: The Crazy Naming Game belongs to these categories: Humor, Word Game, and Party Game. 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 Tension: The Crazy Naming 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.