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Password

1962 · BGG
Avg rating
6.13
Bayes rating
5.69
Weight
1.51 (Light)
Players
3-4
Playtime
30 min
Ratings count
1,029

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Description

Based on the classic game show that began in 1961, with many editions printed starting in 1962. Each edition featured a different set of words, although later anniversary editions used words from previous sets.

The object is for one person to get their teammate to say the password given a one-word clue for 10 points. Each time a clue is given, the other player can guess the password; if they get it right, the team scores. If they get it wrong, the other team gets to try for 9 points. This goes back and forth, with the word value continuing to decrease, until A) the word is guessed; B) ten clues are given without a correct guess; or C) the password is said by a clue-giver, in which case the word is thrown out.

Hyphenated words (i.e., "lovey-dovey") are considered two words, and hence are inadmissible.



Mechanics

Team-Based Game

Themes

Movies / TV / Radio theme

Publishers

Alga Cardinal Chad Valley Co Ltd. Endless Games (I) Falomir Juegos Goliath Games Jumbo MB Spellen MB Spiele Milton Bradley Nathan Otto Maier Verlag Spin Master Ltd.

Designers

(Uncredited)