Haste Worte?

999 Games, Egmont Polska, F.X. Schmid · Board game · 1997
— Ludopedia 6.8 BGG 3–8 · best 4 30 min Weight 1.4/5
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6.8 rating BGG
Our Verdict
RECOMMENDED

If you enjoy party games that test your mental agility and include a touch of bluffing, 'Haste Worte?' is a sure bet. It's perfect for livening up gatherings with friends and family, guaranteeing good laughs and tense moments as the sand timer runs. The experience is light, fun, and has a strategic twist when it comes to placing your bids.

Highlights
  • Fun mental agility
  • Intense interaction
  • Simple to learn
  • Strategic bidding
  • Great for groups
Keep in mind
  • Relies on creativity
  • Can have repetitions
  • Time pressure
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About the game

What you do in a play session

In 'Haste Worte?', fun and mental agility meet in a word and party game crafted by the heavyweight duo Wolfgang Kramer and Michael Kiesling. Each round, players are challenged to write down as many unique answers as possible for a specific category or question, all within a tight 30-second time limit. It's a race against the clock to squeeze your brain and list everything that comes to mind!

Best player count

BGG community vote

3–8 players
3 REC
4 BEST
5 BEST
6 BEST
7 REC
8 OK

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Game details

Mechanics, categories, families and credits

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Families

Components: Sand Timers
Publisher 999 Games, Egmont Polska, F.X. Schmid, HUCH!, Ravensburger AG, Spielzeit!
Designer Michael Kiesling, Wolfgang Kramer
Artist Atelier Wilinski, Georg von Westphalen, Kinetic

Community

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877owners
69wishlist
10want to play

Frequently Asked Questions

Quick answers before you buy

7 questions
How many players can participate in 'Haste Worte?'
'Haste Worte?' is ideal for larger groups, supporting 3 to 8 players. The more people, the more chaotic and fun it gets!
What is the average game duration?
A game of 'Haste Worte?' is quite quick, lasting about 30 to 30 minutes. Perfect for filling a short gap or playing multiple rounds.
Is it a complex game to learn?
Not at all! The complexity of 'Haste Worte?' is very low (BGG weight of 1.381/5). The rules are super simple and easy to pick up, ideal for those not used to board games.
What are the main components of the game?
The game includes category/question cards, a sand timer to control the time, and in the original version, a board assembled from the backs of some cards. It's quite compact and functional!
Is the game more about luck or strategy?
It's an interesting mix! Luck is in your ability to recall words quickly under pressure, but there's a good dose of strategy when placing your bids, trying to anticipate what other players might have listed.
Is it good for playing with kids?
Absolutely! If children can read and write well, and have a good vocabulary, 'Haste Worte?' can be super fun for them, stimulating creativity and mental agility.
Are there any expansions for 'Haste Worte?'
There are no known official expansions for 'Haste Worte?', but the 2003 Spielzeit version removed the board, making it even more portable and card-focused.

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