# Compatibility

## General Info
- **Year Published**: 1995
- **BGG Rating**: 6.6
- **BGG Rank**: #4209
- **Players**: 3-6 (Best with: 6)
- **Duration**: 30 min
- **Weight**: 1.11 / 5
- **Designers**: Craig Browne (I)
- **Artists**: Alexandra Violet, Stéphane Gantiez, Stivo
- **Publishers**: asmodee, Broadway Toys LTD, Cocktail Games, Competo / Marektoy, Crown & Andrews Ltd., International Games, Mattel, Inc., Oliphante, Spear's Games, Ystari Games
- **Categories**: Card Game, Party Game, Word Game
- **Mechanics**: Simultaneous Action Selection, Team-Based Game

## Verdict
If you love party games and enjoy testing how well you sync with friends, Compatibility is a blast. Simple, hilarious, and instant inside-joke material!Tests player connectionsQuick and easy to learnGreat for large groupsGenerates lots of laughsModerate language dependencyCan be chaotic with unbalanced teamsRECOMMENDED

## Description
Compatibility is that game that tests if you and your partner think alike — or if you'll end up arguing why 'pimple' reminds you of a dog instead of a skin problem. In teams, each player gets an identical deck of cards with assorted images. A word is drawn (like 'marriage' or 'laziness'), and then the chaos begins: everyone secretly picks 2 to 5 cards that best represent that idea. The fun part? You score points for matching images with your teammate — and bonus points if the order of importance matches too. The board dictates how many cards to pick each round and keeps score. The first team to reach the end wins, proving they have a telepathic connection (or just great luck). Playable with 3 to 6 people in teams, it's perfect for lighthearted group fun — as long as no one takes their partner's weird choices too seriously.

## FAQ
### How many players can play?
3 to 6, in teams of two (or a team of 3 if playing with 5 people).

### Do I need a translator for non-English speakers?
Some words might be culture-specific, but you can improvise with synonyms.

### How long does a game last?
About 30 minutes — perfect for a quick round or several if the group's into it.

### Is it hard to learn?
Not at all! The rules are super simple, even board game newbies will get it fast.

### Is it kid-friendly?
Depends on age. Teens will love it, but abstract words might confuse younger kids.

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