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Weakest Link
2001
Rules assistance for Weakest Link
Plain-language explanations of turns, card effects and disputed situations, with official source references and saved question history.
- 4–8 players
- 60 min
- 8+
- Complexity 1.5/5
Rules assistant for Weakest Link
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Weakest Link is a board game released in 2001 for 4–8 players, 60 minutes per game, and ages 8 and up. Its main mechanics are Memory and Voting.
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About the game
The quizmaster will ask a trivia question to each player in turn. Every correct answer adds money to the bank. Eight consecutive correct answers raises the bank to the maximum $125,000. An incorrect answer reduces the bank to zero. Before the question is asked a player may say, "Bank!" to insure the bank's current level will be carried over to the next round. The round is complete when the timer has run out. The players then vote to eliminate one of them from the game. The next round continues with the remaining players and less time on the clock. When only two players remain which ever player gets the most correct responses after each is asked five questions is the winner. A faithful reproduction of the television series, the game includes a mask of the host, Ann Robinson.
Categories
Publishers
- Hasbro
- Parker Spiele
- Blue Opal
- Tiger Electronics
Questions and answers
Weakest Link supports 4–8 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 Weakest Link 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 Weakest Link 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.
Weakest Link has a complexity rating of 1.5 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.
Weakest Link belongs to these categories: Movies / TV / Radio theme, Memory, and Trivia. Its main mechanics are Memory 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 catalogue lists Weakest Link 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.