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The Perfect 10
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VisualEyes
2003
Rules assistance for VisualEyes
Plain-language explanations of turns, card effects and disputed situations, with official source references and saved question history.
- 2–8 players
- 30 min
- 8+
- Complexity 1.4/5
For 2 players
Rules assistant for VisualEyes
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Answers come from the official rulebook, with the page to check.
VisualEyes is a board game released in 2003 for 2–8 players, 30 minutes per game, and ages 8 and up. It was designed by Keith Dugald (I) and Steve Pickering and its main mechanics are Dice Rolling, Paper-and-Pencil, and Voting.
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About the game
A dice game requiring recalling acceptable words and phrases. In each round 19 large picture dice are shaken in the box, with one other die marked "slow play" or "fast play" indicating how the round is played. With "slow play", a sand timer is turned over and each writes words/phrases on their own pad. Making words/phrases requires using a pair of picture dice for each word/phrase. For example a picture of a snowflake and a picture of an eye can make "cold stare". Once time is up, each player compares their list, only scoring a point for the word/phrase no-one else has written. In "fast play", all players shout out the word/phrase, the quicker player removing the pair of dice from the box. Once all the dice are removed or no-one can make an acceptable word, each player scores a point for each pair of dice. After several rounds, first player to 20 points wins the game.
Mechanics
Designers
Publishers
- University Games
- Buffalo Games
Questions and answers
VisualEyes 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 VisualEyes 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 VisualEyes for ages 8 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.
VisualEyes 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.
VisualEyes belongs to these categories: Word Game, Party Game, and Dice. Its main mechanics are Dice Rolling, Paper-and-Pencil, and Voting. 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 VisualEyes are: Keith Dugald (I) and Steve Pickering. 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 VisualEyes 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.