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Whad'Ya Know?
2003
Rules assistance for Whad'Ya Know?
Plain-language explanations of turns, card effects and disputed situations, with official source references and saved question history.
- 4–10 players
- 30 min
- 12+
- Complexity 1.2/5
Rules assistant for Whad'Ya Know?
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Answers come from the official rulebook, with the page to check.
Whad'Ya Know? is a board game released in 2003 for 4–10 players, 30 minutes per game, and ages 12 and up. It was designed by John Kovalic.
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About the game
Based on the beloved NPR quiz show hosted by Michael Feldman, Whad’Ya Know? is a fast, funny party game that blends quirky trivia, persuasive banter, and audience participation. Each round, a rotating player becomes the host (placing the Michael Feldman bobblehead in front of them), reads a multiple-choice trivia question, and steps back while the rest of the table plays. The two players adjacent to the host become "contestants," while the others act as the "audience." Audience members choose their answer—A, B, or C—then must use logic, humor, or sheer nonsense to convince the contestants to pick their choice. Even if it's wrong, persuasive audience members can still earn points. Contestants then vote, and scoring chips are handed out based on correctness and influence. With a perfect blend of trivia and table talk, Whad’Ya Know? invites everyone to play smart—or bluff brilliantly. Knowledge optional; charm required.
Questions and answers
Whad'Ya Know? supports 4–10 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 Whad'Ya Know? 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 Whad'Ya Know? for ages 12 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.
Whad'Ya Know? 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.
Whad'Ya Know? belongs to these categories: Party Game and Trivia. 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 Whad'Ya Know? and want something comparable for your next game night.
The credited designers of Whad'Ya Know? are: John Kovalic. 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 Whad'Ya Know? 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.