Words of a Feather

Write the word you think everyone else is about to write.

πŸ‘₯ 3–8 players⏱ approx. 30 minπŸͺ„ Rules in 5 min10+
β˜… 5.5 Β· BGG #17,678

Who it's for

Groups who enjoy word-association party games and like a bit of showmanship in how they deliver clues.

Not for you if…

You dislike games that hinge on predicting how your specific group thinks – with strangers or a quiet table, the matching mechanic loses a lot of its spark.

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Vibe's take

Quick and performative – turns move fast, the room reacts loudly to matches and misses, and the optional bets add a jolt of risk to an otherwise light word game.

About this game

Words of a Feather turns word association into a performance. Each turn, the active player reveals clue words, adds one of their own out loud, then everyone scribbles down a word they think will match someone else at the table. Matching pairs score points – and confident players can bet extra for a bigger payoff.

clue words spoken aloudsecretly write matching wordsoptional point bets
By the numbers

Players

Works with 5

Duration

15–30 min

Ages 10+

Complexity

1.0 / 5 β€” Very Light

BGG Rating

5.5/10

Rank #17,678

74 ratings

Published

2024