Guess Who?
Also known as: Guess Who, GuessWho
Ask yes/no questions, flip down faces, and figure out who the other player picked. Pure 2-player deduction.
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About This Game
A deduction game where each player picks a mystery character and asks yes/no questions to narrow down who the opponent chose. Flip down faces that don't match the answers. First to guess the mystery person wins.
How to Play
**Setup:** Each player gets a board with 24 character faces flipped up. Each player secretly draws a mystery person card.
**Gameplay:** Take turns asking one yes/no question about the opponent's mystery person. Questions must be about physical features: "Does your person have glasses?" "Is your person wearing a hat?" "Does your person have brown hair?"
After each answer, flip down all characters on your board that don't match. For example, if the answer to "Does your person have glasses?" is no, flip down everyone wearing glasses.
**Guessing:** On your turn, instead of asking a question, you can guess: "Is your person Alex?" If right, you win. If wrong, you lose.
**Strategy:** Ask questions that split the remaining characters roughly in half. "Does your person have facial hair?" eliminates more candidates than "Does your person have a moustache?"
History & Background
Guess Who? was created by Ora and Theo Coster, a prolific Israeli game-designing couple (they also created Mastermind). Milton Bradley published it in 1979. The game has been continuously in print for over 45 years and has spawned dozens of themed versions, from Disney characters to Star Wars. The original 24-character lineup has been revised multiple times to increase diversity.
Frequently Asked Questions
Can you play Guess Who? with 2 players?
Yes! Guess Who? is an excellent choice for 2 players — in fact, it's designed specifically for a duo. You'll get the full experience without any compromises.
How long does Guess Who? take to play?
A typical game of Guess Who? takes about 5-10 min. This can vary based on players' experience level and how quickly decisions are made.
What do you need to play Guess Who??
To play Guess Who?, you need: Guess Who? game set. That's it — no special equipment required.
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