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- 6.6
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The Match Game
1963
Rules assistance for The Match Game
Plain-language explanations of turns, card effects and disputed situations, with official source references and saved question history.
- 3–7 players
- 30 min
- 10+
- Complexity 1.0/5
Rules assistant for The Match Game
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The Match Game is a board game released in 1963 for 3–7 players, 30 minutes per game, and ages 10 and up. Its main mechanics are Team-Based Game.
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About the game
Based on the popular long-running television series, the players write down their response to a statement that has many possible answers. (Name a type of cheese, for example) The players score based on matching the responses of others. The players can form teams and try to match teammates as the television series or each can play for oneself and try to match the plurality. Those who don't match the plurality pay a scoring chip to each player who did. Six editions plus Fine, Collector's and a Briefcase Edition were published. When the series was revamped and revived in 1973, the home game would include the updates. “The” was dropped from the title and the format of the game would be two players trying to match as many of the six answers as possible. A third player acts as moderator. Each player would get two tries and the questions were now statements with a word missing. The players have to guess which word would be given most often. The player who had the higher score after two rounds would play the Super Match round. The first step would be to guess the most popular answer of a survey. The second step is to match the response of the moderator. The player who has won the most money after three games is the winner. Only the rare third edition features the jokes statements for which the show is famous.
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Mechanics
Publishers
- Milton Bradley
- Endless Games (I)
- Éditions Gladius International, Inc.
Questions and answers
The Match Game supports 3–7 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 The Match Game 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 The Match 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.
The Match Game has a complexity rating of 1.0 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.
The Match Game belongs to these categories: Movies / TV / Radio theme 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 The Match 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.