Tell Me
Pick a category then give an answer according to the random letter of the alphabet selected.
How To Play
Step 1.
There a numerous ways to play this game but for sure you will need a way to randomly select a letter of the alphabet (e.g. a spinner, some scrabble tiles or small pieces of card in a hat) and a set of cards listing answer categories (e.g River, Country, Something Hairy, Colour, etc.). Here is a home made spinner.
Step 2.
In turn the teams pick a category card and await the spinner to define the first letter. They then have 15 seconds to name an answer.
Step 3.
Alternatively, if there are teams, then it can be a race to give the first correct answer. Whoever wins keeps the category card to tall their final score.
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The highest point scorer or team wins the game.
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Tips / Variations
There is a multitude of ways to run this game. Experienced gamers will no doubt invent their own.
Easily adapted for baby showers by making the category cards child/parent related. E.g. Baby equipment, children's game, etc.)
The Details
- Location: Indoor (home), Outdoor (or hall)
- Ages: 7-11 years, 12-16 years, 18 years or older
- Team: Yes
- Physical: No
- Average Duration: 16-30 minutes
- Cost: £2-£5
- Occasion: Family Party, Children's Party, Drinks Party, Baby Shower
- Essential Equipment: Timer
- Essential Equipment - Other: Alphabet selector, Category cards
- Ease to Learn: Very Easy