Omniscient

Finding words, guessing famous names and above all being quick: that is what Omniscient is all about. You play against the hourglass as it keeps running, while you fire off a clever clue or pull a word out of nowhere. Whoever gets rid of their cards first wins, and that only works if you let your imagination and feel for language do the work. There are two ways to play: out loud or on paper. One round you shout things across the table, the next you quietly jot down your answers. Both lead to laughter, surprising ideas and just enough tension around the table. Because each game lasts only about fifteen minutes, you will happily play one more round. And another. With 160 cards, an hourglass and a notepad you have everything ready for an evening of word puzzles. You play with 2 to 8 people from age 10, so the whole family or your group of friends can join in. You will pick up the rules in no time, but getting really good takes a bit of nerve and plenty of imagination.