How To Play Buzzword
Buzzword Game Rules (PDF Instructions)
4+
Players
10+
Ages
30 MIN
Play Time
$25
Price
What do "Your mouth hurts from this" and "Brings money when you lose one" and "Wiggle this to see if it will come out" all have in common? The answer to each question contain the word tooth which makes it your buzzword. Buzzword has the ability to capture and retain the attention of an entire room full of people as team members combine their knowledge to solve a set of 10 clues. The answer to all just happens to be your buzzword. The game Buzzword involves a lot of discussion and team work as team work together quickly to find their buzzword before the timer goes off.
Here are the steps to play the game. One player is chosen to be the first "buzzmaster." The buzzmaster chooses a word or phrase that the other players must try to convey to the group without saying it out loud. The other players take turns trying to convey the buzzword to the group by describing it, acting it out, or using synonyms. The other players must not use the actual word or phrase, or any part of it, in their clues. The other players take turns giving clues until someone correctly guesses the buzzword. The player who correctly guesses the buzzword becomes the new buzzmaster and chooses the next word or phrase.
The game continues with players taking turns as the buzzmaster and the other players trying to guess the buzzword. The game can be timed, and the player who correctly guesses the most buzzwords in the allotted time wins.
If you are looking for a clever, fun, and unique group game, try playing Buzzword. It is just enough to test your skills but easy enough to make a fun night of it. Join in the fun with Buzzword or even Buzzword Junior for kids. Play the game Buzzword today!
This game should come with the following components. These are based off of the original game and don't include components from any expansion packs or different editions. Depeding how when your game was released, it might contain slightly different items than those listed below.Here are the steps to play the game. One player is chosen to be the first "buzzmaster." The buzzmaster chooses a word or phrase that the other players must try to convey to the group without saying it out loud. The other players take turns trying to convey the buzzword to the group by describing it, acting it out, or using synonyms. The other players must not use the actual word or phrase, or any part of it, in their clues. The other players take turns giving clues until someone correctly guesses the buzzword. The player who correctly guesses the buzzword becomes the new buzzmaster and chooses the next word or phrase.
The game continues with players taking turns as the buzzmaster and the other players trying to guess the buzzword. The game can be timed, and the player who correctly guesses the most buzzwords in the allotted time wins.
If you are looking for a clever, fun, and unique group game, try playing Buzzword. It is just enough to test your skills but easy enough to make a fun night of it. Join in the fun with Buzzword or even Buzzword Junior for kids. Play the game Buzzword today!
- Awarded the Seal of Approval from The National Parenting Center
- Awarded a Silver Honor from Parents Choice Foundation
- In The Buzzword Game You Will See 400 Sets Of Buzzword Clues On 200 Cards
- 10 Scoring Cards
- 45-second Timer
- Scoreboard
- Marker And The Buzzword Game Rules And Instructions
Be the first team to score 50 points and you win Buzzword!
Please keep in mind that the official Buzzword PDF rules listed below could be different depending on the game version you have. These instructions are some of the exact directions that came in the original packaging and will teach you how to play. Download them to view now or print them for later use. No need to worry if you've lost your copy or if you need a quick refresher course.
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Dal says:
Our house long debated the interpretation of "turn" and what constitutes the end of the game. Does the "non playing" (non-reading) team get their final steal once the other team has read their card and reached 50? It is understandable and fair to allow the final steal immediately after the reading team reaches 50, to assure an even number of reads and steals between the two teams. However, the rules seem to describe a "turn" as reading the card during the timer. According to the rules then, the FIRST team to 50 after the teams have had the same number of turns ("reads") wins the game. Thus, the final opportunity to steal would not apply. The important thing is to settle the "house" rules before the game as to whether a "turn" will include the steal or not.
08-14-2016
Our house long debated the interpretation of "turn" and what constitutes the end of the game. Does the "non playing" (non-reading) team get their final steal once the other team has read their card and reached 50? It is understandable and fair to allow the final steal immediately after the reading team reaches 50, to assure an even number of reads and steals between the two teams. However, the rules seem to describe a "turn" as reading the card during the timer. According to the rules then, the FIRST team to 50 after the teams have had the same number of turns ("reads") wins the game. Thus, the final opportunity to steal would not apply. The important thing is to settle the "house" rules before the game as to whether a "turn" will include the steal or not.
Spider says:
Question: How long does the stealing team get to answer the questions the playing team missed ?
02-08-2014
Question: How long does the stealing team get to answer the questions the playing team missed ?
ann says:
We would like to know the same thing! Why add the phrase "when both teams have had an equal number of turns"? If Team A gets to 50, and Team B still has a turn, what good does it do for Team B to play its turn?
08-11-2012
We would like to know the same thing! Why add the phrase "when both teams have had an equal number of turns"? If Team A gets to 50, and Team B still has a turn, what good does it do for Team B to play its turn?
jerry wolford says:
we need a clarification - what does a 'turn' consist of? Is it both teams hsving a shot at one buzzword ('playing' team, then 'stealing' team), or is it just the 'playing' team. Because when the 'playing' team reaches 50 - do they win or does the 'stealing' team still have a chance to beat them by reaching 51 on their steal? wolford1951@yahoo.com
11-28-2010
we need a clarification - what does a 'turn' consist of? Is it both teams hsving a shot at one buzzword ('playing' team, then 'stealing' team), or is it just the 'playing' team. Because when the 'playing' team reaches 50 - do they win or does the 'stealing' team still have a chance to beat them by reaching 51 on their steal? wolford1951@yahoo.com
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