Official HedBanz Rules
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Components
72 Cards
24 Chips
6 Adjustable Headbands
Timer
Rulebook
Objective
Be the first player to use up all your chips to win the game!
Setup
Prepare the Cards: Place the deck of cards face-down in the center of the playing area.
Distribute Headbands: Each player takes a headband and adjusts it so the Hedbanz logo is centered on their forehead above the eyebrows.
Deal Cards: Give one card to each player, face-down. Without looking at the picture side, insert the card into the clip on your headband so that all other players can see the picture.
Hand Out Chips: Deal 3 chips to each player. Place the remaining chips in the center to form the “bank.”
Gameplay
Starting the Game: The youngest player begins, and play proceeds clockwise.
Take Your Turn:
Flip the timer to start your turn.
Ask the other players one question each to gather clues about the picture on your headband.
Once everyone has answered, continue with additional rounds of questions until the timer runs out.
Types of Questions:
The question cards included in the game provide sample questions, but you can ask any question except “What am I?”
You may ask, “Am I a...?” to narrow down possibilities.
Guessing the Picture:
If you guess your card correctly before the timer runs out, place one of your chips in the bank.
Draw a new card, add it to your headband, and continue asking questions until the timer expires.
If you give up, take one chip from the bank and draw a new card for your next turn.
End of Turn: When the timer runs out, your turn is over, and play passes to the next person.
Winning the Game
The first player to get rid of all their chips is the winner! If there’s a tie, play additional rounds to determine the ultimate champion.
Hedbanz is all about fun and quick thinking, making it a great game for parties and family gatherings. Enjoy guessing and laughing together!