Cranium

Cranium

Publisher: Hasbro
Current Retail Price: $30.00
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The outrageous multi-activity game Cranium Classic now features 600 exciting new playing cards, flexible play length, and a 60-card bonus Family Pack. Add to that 14 wacky activities including hilarious sculpting, acting, and sketching, and you're in for a fun night of play. So whether you're an artist, a singer, an actor, or a professional speller—there's something for everyone in this endearingly oddball board game.



The favorite family game filled with wacky activities.


The newest version boasts 600 new playing cards and a Family Pack! View larger.

Colorful, Silly, and Creative

Cranium Classic has long been known for its unpredictable, goofy activities, challenging even the most well-rounded players to step up their game. This latest version includes 600 updated playing cards—making the adventures all-new again—and the bonus Family Pack is a shoe-in for family-only game nights.

Though the game features new playing cards, gameplay is still the same—roll the 10-sided, colorful die, pick the matching colored card, and complete the activity listed to advance to the next Planet Cranium. Once you get to Cranium Central, successfully complete the final task and lead your team to victory! The bright, fun colors and cartoonish characters only add to the overall silliness and goofiness of the game, encouraging those playing to let their guard down and have a good time.

Build It, Sing It, Perform It, Draw It

Cranium is great for large groups or events—whether it's a party, a reunion, or just even a family game night. The game constantly challenges players in trivia and creativity, creating a fun and spontaneous atmosphere.

However, keep in mind this particular version of Cranium is designed for ages 16 and up, so if you have younger children, you may want to play one of the other versions. There is also a warning listed about the clay containing wheat—just a thoughtful heads-up for anyone with wheat allergies.

What's in the Box

Game board, 600 cards, 10-sided die, two tubs of clay, timer, pencils and paper pads, four play pieces, and a 60-card bonus Family Pack.

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  Should Come With A Blank Rules Notebook
Sincerelyornot of Oregon, 11/29/2011
I've got to admit, whenever we try to play this game the normal way, I get about halfway through and I want to quit. The variety of activities is too diverse, and some categories are just impossible to conquer for some people. Its easy to get tired of it if you let the normal game play commence.

However, with a few home rule adjustments, its tons of fun. For example, instead of the board colors determining the activity, the person reading your card gets to decide. I also like it when you get a choice between one of two color activities instead of being stuck with one. The always popular person-with-funniest-flub-of-the-round-gets-to-go-first-next-time rule takes some sting out of, say, not knowing the tune to a pop song.

After playing cranium about twice the normal way, I strongly suggest you get out a notebook and start your own home rules list. It'll be more fun, and, you still get to enjoy a variety of tasks in the game. Because after all, its nice to play a party game that anyone, not just those with good memories or large vocabularies, can win.
  Knowledge of Pop Culture Required
Matt Winckler of WA, 3/2/2011
I'm blissfully ignorant of much of pop culture, and therefore I am terrible at 1/4 or more of this game (the part about knowing celebrity names, humming songs, etc.). This takes a considerable amount of the fun out of it.