Cranium
Draw, sculpt, hum, act and answer trivia, with all four brain skills tested across teams.
Who it's for
A party of eight or more with different strengths, from quiz fans to show-offs. A good way to get a mixed crowd laughing together.
Not for you if…
You hate performing in front of others or want a quiet game. It needs a group that is willing to look silly.
Vibe's take
Loud, silly and team-driven, with moments when someone has to hum, draw with their eyes shut or play dumb charades in front of everyone. The laughs come from the performance, not the score.
About this game
Cranium is a team party game that asks you to use all of your brain: you draw, you sculpt, you hum, you act, and you answer trivia. Teams move around a board and complete activities in four categories. Creative Cat has you clue a word by drawing, shaping clay or sketching with your eyes closed. Data Head is trivia. Word Worm covers unscrambling and spelling. Star Performer has you whistle a song, impersonate a celebrity or act out a clue. It borrows from Pictionary, Charades and Trivial Pursuit, and it works best when the group has a loud streak and no shame.
Get it
Categories
By the numbers
Players
Duration
60 min
Ages 10+
Complexity
1.4 / 5 — Very LightBGG Rating
5.6/10
Rank #11,223
10k ratings
Published
1998
Language
Language essential
Designed by
Richard Tait, Whit Alexander
Published by
Hasbro, Jumbo, danspil, Giochi Preziosi, Cranium, Inc.
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