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Countdown

Countdown

Britannia Games · 1997
2–60 min10+ yrs3.6 BGG12
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How do you play Countdown?

5 Cards are placed in the middle. Cards with letters on them. Now everyone tries to make a word. But none of these letters is allowed in this word. Per Round one more card is turned over and it gets more challenging.

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official art · Britannia Games

5 Cards are placed in the middle. Cards with letters on them. Now everyone tries to make a word. But none of these letters is allowed in this word. Per Round one more card is turned over and it gets more challenging.

game anatomy
BGG rating3.6 / 10
Play time
0 min
Players
2–6
Recommended age
10+ yrs
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Q1How much does Countdown cost?
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Q2Where can I buy Countdown cheapest?
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Q3How do you play Countdown?
Countdown is a card game game, for 2–6 players, taking ~0 minutes, featuring open drafting. Check the Rules tab for setup, gameplay, and scoring, or ask Trișache anything about Countdown — our AI assistant built by howtoplay.ro and trained specifically on board game rulebooks.
Q4How many players does Countdown support?
Countdown is played by 2–6 players.
Q5How long does a game of Countdown take?
A game of Countdown takes about 0 minutes. (The first game doesn't count. It never counts.)
Q6What age is Countdown for?
Countdown is recommended from age 10.

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