Get Ready to Play Articulate! Phrases

Are you excited to play Articulate! Phrases? Well, get ready! I’m here to explain the rules, so you’ll have all the information you need to start playing this fun and engaging game.

The Objective

The goal of Articulate! Phrases is simple – to guess as many phrases as you can within a given time limit. It’s all about using your words to describe the phrases on the cards and getting your teammates to guess them, all before time runs out!

Game Setup

Before you start playing, divide yourselves into teams. Each team should have an equal number of players. One team member will act as the describer while the rest of the team tries to guess the phrase.

Now, shuffle the deck of phrase cards and place them face down. You’ll also need a timer or stopwatch to keep track of the time.

How to Play

When it’s your team’s turn, the describer picks the top card from the deck and starts the timer. They will then use words, gestures, and even sound effects to describe the phrase on the card, without using any of the words written on it. You can use all your creativity and imagination to get your team to guess the phrase correctly.

As the describer, you can pass on a card if you find it too difficult, but keep in mind that you’ll lose valuable time. The faster you guess correctly, the more cards you can guess, and the more points you can earn!

If your team guesses the phrase correctly within the time limit, you earn a point, and it’s time to move on to the next card. Keep going until the time runs out or you go through all the cards in the deck.

Once your turn is over, it’s the next team’s chance to play. The game continues like this, with teams taking turns describing and guessing phrases, until all the cards have been played.

Scoring

At the end of the game, each team counts the number of phrases they guessed correctly. The team with the most points wins the game and earns the title of Articulate! Phrases champions!

Conclusion

Now that you know the rules, it’s time to gather your friends or family, set up the game, and let the fun begin! Get ready to challenge your communication skills, unleash your creativity, and have a blast playing Articulate! Phrases!

In order to win the game, I must be the first team to go from the START to the FINISH part of the board. To move forward, I need to correctly guess the phrases that my teammates are describing.

Getting Ready

First, I should set up the board and get the card box ready. Then, me and my teammates need to split into teams. The more players we have in each team, the better. For example, if we have eight players, it’s better to have two teams of four instead of four teams of two.

Now, each team needs to choose a playing piece and place it on the START segment. The team with the youngest player will start the game.

Describing and Guessing

During each turn, we will have describers and guessers on our team. It’s important for every player to take a turn as a describer. But no matter how many people are on our team, we will never have more than two describers at a time.

• If we have a team of two players, we will have one describer and one guesser.

When playing this game, it’s important to choose the right team size. You can have teams of 3 players or more, with 2 describers and the rest as guessers. For advanced players, you may want to have only one describer per turn, regardless of the team size. Make this decision at the beginning of the game.

To start playing, turn the timer on. The describers will take the card from the front of the pack and start describing the phrase that matches the color of the segment where their team’s playing piece is located. When a team member correctly guesses the answer, the describers will quickly take another card from the same category and repeat the process. They will continue this until the timer runs out and the turn ends.

The describers will count the number of cards that were correctly guessed and move their playing piece forward by that many segments. Then, the play will pass on to the next team.

As a describer, I have to make sure I follow all the description rules. If I break any of these rules, I lose my turn. So, it’s really important to pay attention and be careful.

Controling the Game

Let’s talk about how to take control of the game and make it your own. You might be wondering how to do this, but don’t worry, it’s easier than you think!

First, I want to explain a concept called control segments. Control segments are certain parts of the game where you get to take charge and make decisions. Think of them as opportunities for you to steer the game in the direction you want.

During these control segments, there are a few things you need to keep in mind. The first thing is to pay attention to the category you’re playing. Each category has its own unique set of words and challenges. So, when it’s your turn to be in control, choose a category that you feel comfortable with.

Next, you need to think about the difficulty level. Do you want to challenge yourself with hard words or keep it easy with simple ones? It’s up to you! Remember, the fun is in finding the right balance of challenge and success.

Another thing to consider during control segments is the timer. Yes, there’s a timer in the game, and it’s ticking away! You have a limited amount of time to give your clues and for your teammates to make their guesses. So, be mindful of the time and try to be as clear and concise as possible.

Lastly, communication is key. You’re the one giving the clues, so it’s important to communicate in a way that your teammates can understand. Use gestures, sounds, and descriptions to get your point across. You might be surprised at how creative you can get!

So, remember, when it comes to control segments, the power is in your hands. Choose your category, set the difficulty level, keep an eye on the timer, and communicate effectively. And most importantly, have fun and enjoy the game!

Hey there! It’s me again, ready to explain how this game works. So, when my team lands on a white CONTROL segment, we don’t just pass the turn. Nope! The DESCRIBERS get to have another shot at describing a new phrase to everyone playing. Cool, right?

Oh, and guess what? There’s no time limit! Woohoo! The team that shouts out the correct answer first gets to take the next turn. If that same team wins another turn, the DESCRIBERS have to switch. On their second turn, they have to use the CONTROL phrases on the cards. And when the CONTROL turn is over, it’s time to pass the play to the next team, like it was a regular turn.

Rules for Describing

Why Small Changes Matter

Have you noticed that sometimes a saying can be almost what it says on the card, but not quite? For instance, instead of saying “as bright as a button,” someone might use the phrase “bright as a button.” Or instead of saying “you can’t make a silk purse from a sow’s ear,” they might say “a silk purse from a sow’s ear.” These small variations can make a big difference!

When this happens, it’s important to be reasonable. If someone guesses the saying, even if they don’t say it exactly as it is on the card, it should still be accepted as correct.

The Power of Key Words

When describing a saying, there are certain “key words” that play a central role in explaining the phrase. Take, for example, the saying “a bird in the hand is worth two in the bush.” In this case, the key words would be “bird,” “hand,” “two,” “worth,” and “bush.” These words help unlock the meaning behind the saying.

When I’m describing something, I need to follow a few rules. First, I can’t say what letter any of the words start with, or how many letters they have. That would be too easy! I also can’t use any “key words” or any words that are similar to the key words. I can’t say “postage” if the key word is “post,” for example. And I definitely can’t use any clues that rhyme or sound like the word I’m describing. That would give it away!

I have to be fair when using key words. If I’m too tough on the other team, they’ll be tough on me when it’s my turn.

But there are some things I can do to help my team guess the word. I can use gestures, act things out, or mime the word. But I can’t say the word itself. That would be cheating!

When playing this game, there’s an important rule to keep in mind: choose to pass instead of playing a card. You can only do this once each turn. It’s a strategy that can be especially helpful for less experienced players, as it levels the playing field.

When the game is coming to an end, it’s important to pay attention. Once a team reaches or goes past the finish segment, the describers have to take another card. They then have to describe the control phrase on that card to all the players on all the teams.

To win the game, a team has to be the first to guess the control phrase correctly. If another team guesses it first, the playing team has to wait until their next turn to try again. This continues to happen until they finally win, or another team reaches the finish line and wins by getting their final control question right before anyone else does.