- BGG rank
- BGG #30,240
- BGG rating
- 4.8
Artifact
- 2–6 players
- 45–90 min
- Complexity 1.9/5
- 2004
- BGG rank
- BGG #31,424
- BGG rating
- 3.2
The Ungame
1973
Rules assistance for The Ungame
Plain-language explanations of turns, card effects and disputed situations, with official source references and saved question history.
- 2–6 players
- 60 min
- 5+
- Complexity 1.2/5
Rules assistant for The Ungame
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The Ungame is a board game released in 1973 for 2–6 players, 60 minutes per game, and ages 5 and up. It was designed by Rhea Zakich and its main mechanics are Roll / Spin and Move, Dice Rolling, and Storytelling.
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About the game
The UNGAME was designed for YOU to experience the fun of learning how to communicate more effectively. As you share thoughts, ideas and feelings, you will develop a deeper understanding of others and of yourself. Each person's ability to respond and become involved will improve as he continues to TELL IT LIKE IT IS. You'll find the UNGAME both entertaining AND educational. The UNGAME is appropriate with friends, for family circles, classrooms, committees, counseling groups, and at any social gathering. From two to six people can participate and there is no competition! Everyone wins! So follow the rules and have a most enjoyable time TELLING IT LIKE IT IS! Games last for a predesignated amount of time agreed upon by the players prior to the start. 1 hour - 45 minutes is recommended. Players take turns rolling and moving. When your piece lands on a space, you do what that space says, usually draw a card or answer the question on the board. The goal of the game is to connect to the other players on a deeper level. Only the individual players can determine to what extent they have won. Themes for the game and depth of questions shift with varying decks of cards and expansions. Ostensibly, this is Outside the Scope of BGG, but is kept in the database by fiat due to history.
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Publishers
- John N. Hansen Co., Inc.
- Talicor/Aristoplay
- Oliver Games
- Ungame
- Au-Vid Incorporated
Questions and answers
The Ungame supports 2–6 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 Ungame is 60 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 Ungame 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.
The Ungame 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.
The Ungame belongs to these categories: Card Game, Educational, and Religious. Its main mechanics are Roll / Spin and Move, Dice Rolling, and Storytelling. 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 credited designers of The Ungame are: Rhea Zakich. 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 The Ungame 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.