Catchphrase: A Game That's Catching On

If you've never heard of a game called Catchphrase, well . . . you're about to. A game for four or more players, this electronic guessing competition combines "Taboo" with "Hot Potato". Each team member will take turns giving clues through the use of physical gestures or verbal descriptions. The catch is, however, that you can't give a rhyming word, the first letter of the word, or say part of the word in the clue when giving clues. Back and forth, you will battle NOT to be the last team holding the Catchphrase device when the time is up and the buzzer sounds.

Sound complicated? It's not! Play a couple "practice rounds" to make sure you have it down. But before you know it you'll be shouting the answer in excitement at the fun fast-paced environment of the game! It's a great game for a group of old friends or an ice-breaker to turn a night of tension into a night of giggles.

If you're not a fan of electronic games, Catchphrase can also be found in its original version and it's just as fun. I simply prefer the electronic version because the words are categorized. You can choose from lists such as "Food/Drink", "Sports/Games", "Around the House", "Family", etc.

If you've never played, you're missing out.

Jillian

-photo courtesy of www.boardgames.com-