- BGG rating
- 9.0
Win, Lose or Draw Refill Pack 1
- 3 players
- 1989
- BGG rank
- BGG #30,396
- BGG rating
- 5.3
Win, Lose or Draw
1987
Rules assistance for Win, Lose or Draw
Plain-language explanations of turns, card effects and disputed situations, with official source references and saved question history.
- 45 min
- 12+
- Complexity 1.1/5
Rules assistant for Win, Lose or Draw
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Answers come from the official rulebook, with the page to check.
Win, Lose or Draw is a board game released in 1987 for 3–8 players, 45 minutes per game, and ages 12 and up. It was designed by Burt Reynolds and Bert Convy and its main mechanics are Roll / Spin and Move, Paper-and-Pencil, and Team-Based Game.
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About the game
A game similar to Pictionary in that players must convey words and phrases to their teammates by drawing images on paper. The instructions include two ways to play: team play and gameboard play. The object of the team play game is to be the first team to make 8 correct guesses. The object of the gameboard way is to be the first player to collect 4 different colored pawns and the Ace-In-The-Hole card. Based on the hit TV game show with Vicki Lawrence as host of the NBC-aired version, and Bert Convy as syndicated host.
Editions
- Win, Lose or DrawenMilton Bradley1988
- Win, Lose or DrawenMilton Bradley1987
Categories
Designers
Publishers
- Milton Bradley
Questions and answers
Win, Lose or Draw supports 3–8 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 Win, Lose or Draw is 45 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 Win, Lose or Draw 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.
Win, Lose or Draw has a complexity rating of 1.1 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.
Win, Lose or Draw belongs to these categories: Movies / TV / Radio theme and Party Game. Its main mechanics are Roll / Spin and Move, Paper-and-Pencil, and Team-Based Game. 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 Win, Lose or Draw are: Burt Reynolds and Bert Convy. 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 Win, Lose or Draw 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.