Whoowasit?
- Designer Reiner Knizia
- Publisher Ravensburger AG , Yaofish Games
- Illustration Graham Howells , Walter Pepperle , 徐昀享 (Xu Yunxiang) , 李小娜 (LI Xiaona) , 杨静雯 (Yang Jingwen) , 郭紫颖 (Guo Ziying)
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In Whoowasit?, players work together to find a magical ring stolen by an evil wizard. Moving pieces through different rooms, players gather clues with the help of talking animals that require feeding to provide hints. An electronic treasure chest delivers random clues, ensuring no two games are alike. The game runs against a timer and requires teamwork to solve the mystery before time runs out.
Who Is This Game For?
Whoowasit? is aimed at families and children aged 6 and up. It offers a light level of complexity suitable as a family or casual game with a playtime of about 45 minutes. No prior experience is needed, making it accessible for young players.
How It Works
Players cooperatively move their pieces across the board, using dice rolling and pick-up-and-deliver mechanics to collect clues. Feeding the animals unlocks hints from the electronic treasure chest, which provides randomized clues each game. The goal is to solve the mystery collectively within the time limit.
What Makes It Special
Designed by Reiner Knizia, Whoowasit? won the 2008 Deutscher Spiele Preis Best Children's Game and the Spiel des Jahres Kinderspiel award the same year. The blend of electronic elements with cooperative deduction gameplay sets it apart within the animal-themed game family.
Awards
2008
- 2010 Lys Enfant — Finalist
- 2008 Deutscher Spiele Preis Best Children's Game — Winner
- 2008 Deutscher Kinderspielepreis — Winner
Pro
- Encourages cooperative play and teamwork
- Electronic treasure chest enhances replayability
- Suitable for children aged 6+
- Spiel des Jahres Kinderspiel winner 2008
Contra
- Limited to 2-4 players
- 45-minute playtime may require patience from young kids
- Relatively simple for experienced gamers
Setting & Atmosphäre
Set in a fantasy world inhabited by talking animals, players search for a stolen magical ring. The setting is child-friendly and imaginative.
Tipp für Einsteiger
Play together and use the animals’ clues step-by-step to solve the mystery.
Häufige Fragen
Can I play this solo?
Whoowasit? is designed for 2 to 4 players and does not include a solo mode.
How long does a game really take?
A typical game lasts about 45 minutes, suitable for a short gaming session.
What prior experience do I need?
The game is designed as a children’s game and requires no prior experience.
How does this compare to similar games?
The mix of electronic random clues and cooperative deduction makes Whoowasit? unique.
Is this suitable for families?
Yes, it is especially suitable for families with children aged 6 and older.
What mechanic makes it special?
The combination of cooperative play, dice rolling, and electronic clue delivery is key.
Fazit
Whoowasit? is recommended for families seeking a cooperative, electronic clue game with deduction – especially suitable for younger children.
