- BGG rank
- BGG #16,648
- BGG rating
- 6.0
Wig Out!
2004
Rules assistance for Wig Out!
Plain-language explanations of turns, card effects and disputed situations, with official source references and saved question history.
- 2–6 players
- 12 min
- 6+
- Complexity 1.0/5
For 2 players
Rules assistant for Wig Out!
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Wig Out! is a board game released in 2004 for 2–6 players, 12 minutes per game, and ages 6 and up. It was designed by Forrest-Pruzan Creative and its main mechanics are Pattern Recognition.
About the game
From the publisher... Flip your wig for this fast and frenzied card game that will put your frizzy in a tizzy! Race against your opponents to get rid of cards by matching all kinds of colorful hairstyles. Put together a pair of pigtails. Combine a couple of cornrows. Match a mullet or some Mohawks. The first player out of cards is a cut above the rest! The second edition of Wig Out! contains 70 cards instead of 60, giving players fourteen bewigged participants to match during the game.
Mechanics
Designers
Publishers
- AURUM, Inc.
- Lúdilo
- Gamewright
Questions and answers
Wig Out! 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 Wig Out! is 12 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 Wig Out! for ages 6 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.
Wig Out! has a complexity rating of 1.0 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.
Wig Out! belongs to these categories: Card Game and Real-time. Its main mechanics are Pattern Recognition. 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 Wig Out! are: Forrest-Pruzan Creative. 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 Wig Out! 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.