The Lingo Instructions

Objective:

Get your team to guess the phrase before time runs out - without any language directly on the card

Number of Players:

2-8 players (ideal for small groups or parties)

Divide into teams

Materials Needed:

- A timer (optional, recommended time limit: one minute per turn)

- A scorecard and pen for keeping track of points

Setup:

1. Shuffle the deck of phrase cards and place them face down in the center

2. Divide players into teams

3. Decide on the number of rounds or set a point target to determine the game's length

Game Play:

1. Rounds:

   - The clue-giver draws the top card from the deck without showing it to the other players

   - A 60 second timer starts once the clue-giver has selected the card

   - Player is to continue the round as long as their team keeps guessing correctly

2. Hints:

   - The player must get their team to guess the phrase by giving clues

            The player CAN'T:

            Say any part of the phrase

            Use rhyming hints with the actual word

            Directly spell out the word

            Use gestures to act out the word (optional)

            The player CAN:

            Describe the meaning of the phrase

            Use synonyms, examples, or categories

            Say what it's not (Not your mom, but your other parent)

3.  Point System:

   - The team earns a point for every correct guess within their time limit

   - If no one guesses the phrase, no points are awarded and the card is placed at the bottom of the deck to be pulled by another player

   - There’s no penalty for wrong guesses, and the team may guess the same phrase as many times as they like within the time limit.

   - Once per round, the clue-giver may pass a tough phrase to a teammate, keeping the same card and using only the remaining time. The original clue-giver cannot while that card is in play, and correct guesses by the new player earns only half a point.

5. Winning the Game:

   - The game continues until a player reaches the predetermined point score or until all the cards have been used.

   - The player/team with the highest score at the end of the game wins.

Variations for More Fun:

Each deck comes with blank cards for you to include your own Lingo! Be sure to post and hashtag it #MyLingo to share your culture and display the intersectionality that we as a people have!

Custom Challenges: Introduce special challenge cards that add twists, like limiting clues to a single word or making players act out the phrase instead.

These rules provide a core structure for your guessing game, ensuring it's easy to learn but also offers room for creativity and hilarity. Enjoy crafting your game and bringing it to life!

If you have any suggestions for the game, contact us at Info@blackjoy.co