
- BGG rank
- BGG #2,489
- BGG rating
- 6.3
Taboo
- 4–10 players
- 20 min
- Complexity 1.2/5
- 1989

1999
Rules assistance for Ultimate Outburst
Plain-language explanations of turns, card effects and disputed situations, with official source references and saved question history.

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Ultimate Outburst is a board game released in 1999 for 2–99 players, 60 minutes per game, and ages 18 and up. It was designed by Brian Hersch.
Ultimate Ouburst is a superset of the original Outburst! featuring 2 extra rounds of play. ReverseBurst where you hear answers and guess the topic and Challenge Outburst where you bid against the opponents. It also features updated topics.
Ultimate Outburst supports 2–99 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 Ultimate Outburst 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 Ultimate Outburst 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.
Ultimate Outburst has a complexity rating of 1.4 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.
Ultimate Outburst belongs to these categories: Party Game. 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 Ultimate Outburst and want something comparable for your next game night.
The credited designers of Ultimate Outburst 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 Ultimate Outburst 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.