# Dixit ## General Info - **Year Published**: 2008 - **BGG Rating**: 7.2 - **BGG Rank**: #425 - **Players**: 3-6 (Best with: 6) - **Duration**: 30 min - **Weight**: 1.19 / 5 - **Designers**: Jean-Louis Roubira - **Artists**: Marie Cardouat - **Publishers**: Libellud, ADC Blackfire Entertainment, Anne, asmodee, Asterion Press, Boardgame Space - **Categories**: Card Game, Humor, Party Game - **Mechanics**: Race, Singing, Storytelling, Targeted Clues, Voting ## Verdict If you love games that spark imagination and creative thinking, Dixit is a must-play! It's a delightful experience where art and storytelling blend seamlessly for endless fun. Beautiful, evocative artwork fuels creativity Simple rules, easy to learn and teach Encourages imaginative and abstract thinking Great for diverse groups and family play Relies heavily on player creativity Less strategic depth for hardcore gamers HIGHLY RECOMMENDED ## Description Get ready to dive into a universe of imagination with Dixit, the game that transforms art into an adventure of guessing and creativity! In each round, one player becomes the "Storyteller." They choose one of the six beautifully illustrated cards in their hand and, inspired by the image, create a clue. This clue can be a word, a phrase, a sound, a mime, or even a snippet of a song – the sky's the limit for your creativity! The chosen card is then placed face down on the table. The other players, with their own hands of cards, must select the image that, in their opinion, best matches the clue given by the Storyteller. They also place their cards face down, which are then shuffled together with the Storyteller's original card. When all cards are revealed, the fun begins! Each player (except the Storyteller) secretly votes for the card they believe belongs to the Storyteller. Scoring is the heart of the game and has a brilliant twist: the Storyteller needs to be subtle. If everyone guesses their card or if no one guesses it, they score 0 points, and the other players each score 2 points. The ideal scenario is for some to guess correctly and some to guess incorrectly! In this perfect scenario, the Storyteller and whoever found the correct answer score 3 points. Additionally, non-storyteller players score 1 point for every vote their own card received. The game continues until the deck is empty or a player reaches 30 points. The player with the most points at the end wins! Dixit is perfect for mixing with its expansions, each bringing 84 new cards to further expand your repertoire of visual stories. ## How to Play Game Objective Get ready to embark on a journey of pure imagination and intuition with **Dixit**! The objective is simple, yet challenging: as the **Storyteller**, you want *some*, but not *all*, of the other players to guess your card. As a **player**, you need to be perceptive to identify the Storyteller's card, and at the same time, cunning enough to make others vote for your own card. The player who accumulates the most points throughout the game will be the grand winner! Setup Let's set up the table for the fun to begin! First, each player chooses a **wooden rabbit** of their preferred color and places it on space **0 (zero)** of the **score track** (which is inside the game box). Shuffle the **84 image cards** and deal **6 cards** to each player. Remember: your cards are secret! Always keep them hidden from other players. The remaining cards form the **draw pile**, which should be placed face down in the center of the table. Next, distribute the **voting tokens** according to the number of participants: For **4 players**, each takes **4 voting tokens** (numbered 1 to 4). For **5 players**, each takes **5 voting tokens** (numbered 1 to 5). For **6 players**, each takes **6 voting tokens** (numbered 1 to 6). All set? Let the magic begin! Game Turn A turn in Dixit is a cycle of creativity, deduction, and voting. Let's see how it works: Choosing the Storyteller In the first turn, to decide who will be the **Storyteller**, all players look at their cards. The first to find an inspiring phrase for one of their images announces that they will be the initial Storyteller. In subsequent turns, the Storyteller will be the player to the left of the current Storyteller, proceeding clockwise. The Storyteller's Phrase The **Storyteller** chooses one of the **6 image cards** they have in hand and, without showing it to anyone, says aloud a phrase associated with that image. Creativity is the limit! The phrase can be: Just one word. Many words. A sound. An invented phrase. A quote from an existing work (poem, song, saying, etc.). The secret is to find a phrase that is neither too obvious nor too abstract. Submitting Cards to the Storyteller After hearing the Storyteller's phrase, the other players (not the Storyteller) choose, from their **6 cards**, the one that, in their opinion, best represents the phrase spoken. Each player hands this card to the Storyteller, without others seeing it. The Storyteller then combines their own card with the cards received from the other players. They shuffle all these cards and place them face up on the table, forming a row from left to right. The leftmost card is number 1, the next is number 2, and so on. Finding the Storyteller's Card: The Vote Now it's the moment of truth! The goal of the players (except the Storyteller) is to discover which of the cards revealed on the table is the Storyteller's. Each player takes their **voting tokens** and, secretly, chooses the token with the number of the card they believe to be the Storyteller's. Place this token face down in front of you. Remember: **you cannot vote for your own card!** When everyone has voted, the tokens are revealed simultaneously and placed face up on the corresponding images. Finally, the Storyteller reveals which was their image. Scoring Scoring is calculated as follows: If **all** players discover the Storyteller's image, **OR** if **no** player discovers it: The Storyteller **does not gain points**. The other players gain **2 points each**. In other cases (i.e., if *some* players guess correctly, but not all): The Storyteller gains **3 points**. Players who guessed the Storyteller's card gain **3 points**. Additionally, each player (with the exception of the Storyteller) scores **1 point for each vote** their card received. Players move their rabbits on the **score track** the number of spaces corresponding to the points they gained. End of Turn To end the turn and prepare for the next, each player draws a card from the **draw pile** to have **6 cards** in hand again. The new Storyteller is the player seated to the left of the current Storyteller. End of Game and Scoring The game of Dixit ends when the **last card from the draw pile is drawn**. The player who has accumulated the most points on the **score track** throughout the game is declared the grand winner! Tips for Winning Want to become a Dixit master? Pay attention to these tips: The Storyteller's Secret: Balance is Everything! As the Storyteller, your phrase needs to be a happy medium. If it's too obvious, everyone will guess it and you won't score. If it's too abstract, no one will guess it and you'll also be without points. The challenge is to create a phrase that is enigmatic enough for *some* players to decipher, but not all. Think about emotions, sensations, or subtle details of the image. The Art of Deceiving (and Guessing): As a player, when choosing your card to give to the Storyteller, try to select one that fits the phrase, but that can also "trick" other players into voting for it, thinking it's the Storyteller's. At the same time, pay attention to the others' cards and try to put yourself in the Storyteller's shoes to guess which is their *true* card. Inspiration Will Come with Practice: At first, it might seem difficult to find phrases or choose the right cards. Don't worry! Dixit is a game that improves with practice. After a few turns, inspiration will flow more easily, and you'll start to get the hang of how people think and associate images. ## FAQ ### How many players can participate in Dixit? Dixit is ideal for groups, allowing 3 to 6 players to embark on this journey of imagination and guessing. ### What is the average duration of a Dixit game? A game of Dixit is quite dynamic and usually lasts between 30 to 30 minutes, perfect for a quick and fun session. ### What is the complexity of Dixit? Is it easy to learn? Dixit is super easy to learn! With a BGG weight of 1.19/5, it's considered a very light game, accessible to players of all ages and experiences. ### What are the main components of the game? The heart of Dixit are its 84 stunning and unique illustrated cards, along with a scoring board and wooden rabbit-shaped pawns for each player. ### Who is Dixit for? What type of player will enjoy it? Dixit is for those who love creative, party games that stimulate imagination. It's excellent for families, friends, and anyone looking for a fun and relaxed experience where interpretation and subjectivity shine. ### Can I mix Dixit cards with those from its expansions? Absolutely! 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