- BGG rating
- 8.0
Word Whimsy: Bonus Cards
- 2–7 players
- 40 min
- 2013
- BGG rank
- BGG #14,605
- BGG rating
- 6.9
Word Whimsy
2013
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- 3–7 players
- 20–30 min
- 15+
- Complexity 1.0/5
For 3 players
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Word Whimsy is a board game released in 2013 for 3–7 players, 20–30 minutes per game, and ages 15 and up. It was designed by Ben Stoll.
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About the game
Word Whimsy is a party game that uses "prompt cards" to set the theme for each round, such as "Good Name for a Metal Band" or "Most Likely to Win in a Fight". Players then use word cards to build a title or phrase that fits the theme. One player is the judge and awards points to the best entry.
Questions and answers
Word Whimsy supports 3–7 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 Word Whimsy is 20–30 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 Word Whimsy for ages 15 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.
Word Whimsy 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.
Word Whimsy belongs to these categories: Word Game and Party Game. 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 Word Whimsy and want something comparable for your next game night.
The credited designers of Word Whimsy are: Ben Stoll. 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 Word Whimsy 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.