The measure of all things: a fun guessing game
3.6.2019
Translation: machine translated
We play "The measure of all things". A game for ages 14 and up, but where the older generation can still learn something.
How many times would you have to place the earth side by side to get the diameter of the sun? How many hours did the shortest reign of a European monarch last? How many degrees below zero is the record for the coldest inhabited place on Earth? These and 297 other such questions await you in "The measure of all things". An estimation game with simple rules and lasting fun.
Game content:
300 question cards, 1 measure of all things, 18 estimation strips, 6 measuring tapes
Recommended age:
14 years and older
Number of players:
2 to 6 players
Playing time:
20 minutes
Estimate for all it's worth
Game preparation
Before the game begins, each player receives a scoring tape and three guessing strips in the same colour. You also place the "measure of all things" in the centre of the playing field. Next to it, place a few question cards face down.
Playing the game
In each round, one of the players is the reader. This player takes a card, places it in front of them and reads the question to the other players. Make sure that nobody sees the back of the card and therefore the answer. Not even the reader, as they can also make a guess. A scale is shown next to the question on each card. This defines the range of the quantity to be estimated. You will also find the same scale on the "measure of all things", where you can give your estimate.
To make an estimate, select one of the three estimation bars of different lengths and place them one after the other on the "measure of all things". The shorter the bar, the higher the risk. A higher risk also means more points. With the smallest bar, you can dust off five points. However, if you prefer to play it safe and choose the largest estimation bar, you can only win two points.
Once all players have made their guess and placed the respective guess bars on the "measure of all things", you turn over the question card. On the back, you will see the answer and a short description as well as various pictures. These are also shown on the "measure of all things". Now place these pictures on top of each other so that you can see who has made a correct guess.
Scoring and end of the game
If your guess bar is on the white arrow on the question card, you have guessed correctly. You receive the number of points shown on your bar. This can be two, three or five points. Transfer these points to your point measuring tape. Each point corresponds to one centimetre.
The winner is the first player to collect 15 points. In our test, we increased the number of points to 20. Unfortunately, more is not possible, as the points measuring tape stops at 20 centimetres. However, you are welcome to play several rounds. By the way: If two players have reached the maximum number of points together, there are several winners. If you want, the tied winners can also answer an all-important question. The player who comes closest with their guess wins.
Conclusion
The rules of the game are simple and easy to understand. The preparation time is also limited. Thanks to the number of questions, an estimated 10 games can be played before a question card appears a second time. The questions themselves are varied and from different categories.
Our test game lasted just under 20 minutes. We could easily have added another round, which speaks in favour of the fun of the game. "The measure of all things" also has an educational component. Having fun and learning something at the same time. For me, a good mix for every age group.
Riding my motorbike makes me feel free, fishing brings out my inner hunter, using my camera gets me creative. I make my money messing around with toys all day.
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