What's That on My Head?
- Designer Robert Abbott , Richard A. Gardner
- Publisher ASS Altenburger Spielkarten , Creative Therapeutics
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Players see everyone else's cards except their own and ask questions each turn to deduce their own card. Cards show different numbers, with variants using letters or colors that change the question set. The game involves communication and logic among 3 to 6 players aiming to correctly guess their own card and earn points.
Who Is This Game For?
This is a family-friendly deduction game suitable for players aged 8 and up. It is easy to learn, lasts about 45 minutes, and requires no prior experience, making it ideal for casual groups and families.
How It Works
Each player sees all other players' cards but not their own. On their turn, players read a question and respond based on what they observe on others' cards. Through logical deduction, players narrow down what their own card could be. The game revolves around deduction mechanics with cards showing numbers, letters, or colors depending on the variant.
What Makes It Special
Designed by Robert Abbott and Richard A. Gardner in 1974, What's That on My Head? is a classic deduction and Blind Man's Bluff game. It belongs to a family of deduction games including variants like Egghead and Code 777 that use different question sets and card types.
Pro
- Easy to learn for families and casual players
- Engaging communication and deduction gameplay
- Variants with numbers, letters, and colors add variety
- Supports 3 to 6 players
Contra
- No solo mode available
- Limited strategic depth, more communication and chance based
- Not suited for players seeking complex mechanics
Setting & Atmosphäre
The game has an abstract theme focused on guessing the numbers or letters on one's own card, without a specific world or story setting.
Tipp für Einsteiger
Focus on listening carefully to others' answers and use logical elimination to identify your card.
Häufige Fragen
Can I play this solo?
No, What's That on My Head? is designed for 3 to 6 players and does not have a solo mode.
How long does a game really take?
A typical game lasts about 45 minutes, suitable for a game night session.
What prior experience do I need?
The game is straightforward and does not require prior experience.
How does this compare to similar games?
It builds on the classic 'Who am I?' guessing game with unique question sets and card variations.
Is this suitable for families?
Yes, it is family-friendly for ages 8 and up with simple mechanics.
What mechanic makes it special?
The deduction through targeted questions and answers is the key mechanic.
Fazit
What's That on My Head? is a simple, communicative deduction game perfect for families and casual groups up to 6 players. It works well as a light social guessing game.
