Baffles: Intriguing Game of Words

Baffles: Intriguing Game of Words 1985

Design (Uncredited) Publisher Chieftain Products
4.4 /10
BGG rating
1.0
Weight
2–6
Players
90
Minutes
13
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About the Game

A unique Word game of skill and strategy. You unscramble words or fill-in missing letters to solve "Word Puzzlers" - and 1 of every 5 cards is a RACE card, where all players RACE to answer. The goal is to advance around the gameboard and be the first to reach the center. There are 6 categories comprising 2,100 Word Puzzlers. Three methods of play: "Official" regular game (roughly 1-2 hours playing time), "Express" (fast-paced game about 1 hour) or "Expert" (hours upon hours of play). 2 to 6 players. Ages 12 and up.

Game includes: Gameboard, 420 Puzzle cards, 6 pawns, 6 markers, die, and instructions.

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16
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refreshed Sep 6, 2026