How To Play Hedbanz
Hedbanz Game Rules (PDF Instructions)
3 - 6
12+
45 MIN
$30
What am I is a common question in the game of Hedbanz. Your job is to learn whether the card attached to your hedbanz is an animal, a food, or a man-made object. The faster you find out what you are, the faster you'll move around the board.
Each player puts on a headband and a card with a word or phrase is placed on their forehead, visible to all players except the player wearing it. On a turn, a player can ask up to 20 yes or no questions to other players to try to guess what is on their headband. When a player correctly guesses the word or phrase on their headband, they score one point.
The game ends when all players have guessed the word or phrase on their headband. The player with the most points wins. A timer can be used to limit the time for each player’s turn.
Be prepared when you play the game of Hedbanz, everyone will be talking at the same time trying to ask questions to find out who they are. Cooperate with some of your opponents and you just might find yourself moving along the board faster. Hedbanz is the exciting game where everyone knows what you are...except you. Check out Hedbanz for a fun, fast-paced party game that will have you and your friends laughing.
The game Hedbanz 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.Each player puts on a headband and a card with a word or phrase is placed on their forehead, visible to all players except the player wearing it. On a turn, a player can ask up to 20 yes or no questions to other players to try to guess what is on their headband. When a player correctly guesses the word or phrase on their headband, they score one point.
The game ends when all players have guessed the word or phrase on their headband. The player with the most points wins. A timer can be used to limit the time for each player’s turn.
Be prepared when you play the game of Hedbanz, everyone will be talking at the same time trying to ask questions to find out who they are. Cooperate with some of your opponents and you just might find yourself moving along the board faster. Hedbanz is the exciting game where everyone knows what you are...except you. Check out Hedbanz for a fun, fast-paced party game that will have you and your friends laughing.
- Game Board
- 6 Hedbanz
- 6 Playing Pieces
- One-minute Timer
- 200 Assorted Identity Cards
- Official Hedbanz Game Rules And Instructions
In order to win the game of Hedbanz you must be the first player to travel completely around the board by correctly guessing the Identity Card in your "Hedbanz."
Please keep in mind that the official Hedbanz rules and instructions could be different depending on the game version you have. The rules below are some of the exact directions that came in the original packaging and will teach you how to play Hedbanz. Download these original PDF game rules or print them for later use.
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Cady says:
@SheJo Yes, they are
05-02-2018
@SheJo Yes, they are
SheJo says:
Are the cards subjects kids ages 7-10 will understand?
12-11-2017
Are the cards subjects kids ages 7-10 will understand?
john says:
great game i just wanted to clarify one thing and i got my answer so thanks
10-22-2017
great game i just wanted to clarify one thing and i got my answer so thanks
Hallie says:
Sweet, I needed the rules for Hedbanz because mine was eaten by my dog (I know, likely story) and now I can teach others how to play. Thanks!
03-21-2017
Sweet, I needed the rules for Hedbanz because mine was eaten by my dog (I know, likely story) and now I can teach others how to play. Thanks!
joe says:
Can you ask the first letter of the card and can you ask what your purpose is?
03-28-2016
Can you ask the first letter of the card and can you ask what your purpose is?
manuel says:
thanks for your help man
04-07-2014
thanks for your help man
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