Rules
Etiquette
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Gameplay
There are two different modes of play: the original game and MyXI.
The Original Game
Classic Rules
• Split timer and category cards, shuffle and place face down
• One player turns over a category card and then a timer card
• They state a number of answers they can give from the category within the timeframe
• This continues around the group, with each player stating a higher number or challenging the previous player
• Once challenged, the player must answer the stated amount within the timeframe
• If successful, they win the card. If unsuccessful, the player who challenged wins the card. Return the timer card to the bottom of the pile
Etiquette
• Some cards have a blank on them, these should be filled in by the player that turns over the card before turning over the timer card
• One player in the group should be in charge of the timer
• Another player should be in charge of counting the number of answers given
• Questionable answers should be counted, but checked at the end and chalked off if incorrect
• Unless specified, all answers can be for past and present
• Decorum should be observed and distractions kept to a minimum (unless you want to count down the last ten seconds to add pressure)
• Arguments will occur, that’s part of the fun. Group consensus rules for any debates
Speedplay Rules
• Shuffle the category cards and place face down, the timer cards are not needed
• One player turns over a category card and names one answer for the category
• This quickly continues around the group, if you delay for more than a few seconds, you are out
• Players are eliminated one by one until one player remains, they are the winner and win the card
Etiquette
• For questionable answers we would suggest temporarily pausing the game to check
• Unless specified, all answers can be for past and present
• Decorum should be observed and distractions kept to a minimum (unless you want to count down the time to add pressure)
• Arguments will occur, that’s part of the fun. Group consensus rules for any debates
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MyXI
• Sort the cards to only include cards appropriate to MyXI. This normally includes cards that involve players.
• If playing in a group take it in turns to pick a card. With this card each player picks a player and assigns them a position in their team.
• As the game progresses, often the formation will change to fit in the players.
This continues until a team has been created.
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Etiquette
• The MyXI mode is more relaxed than the other game modes and as such the rules are more forgiving.
• Formations can be contentious, but a balanced team is important, overloading a team with superstars up front will create a tactically unbalanced team.
• In general, if a player has chosen someone that person cannot be picked again. E.g. If Messi is picked for Argentinian Footballers the next player would have to choose a different Argentinian footballer.
• If you wanted, this could then be carried on into subsequent games, so Messi couldn't be picked in those, making each XI harder.
• Some ideas for this mode could be the Best XI, the Worst XI, the most obscure XI or you could bring in the timer cards and pick each position under pressure.
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