The Game of Things
The Game of Things is a social party game about discovering what the people around you might write. Anonymous answers turn each topic into a guessing challenge, making the game a lively option for older teens and adults gathering at Midnight Oil community events in Titusville.
Watch How to Play
Video source: Triple S Games · Runtime: shown in the player. Edition note: Covers the standard rules used for this library copy.
Quick facts
What is The Game of Things?
Each round begins with a topic such as “Things you should not do on your first day at work.” Everyone except the reader writes an anonymous response. The reader presents the answers, and players take turns trying to identify who wrote each one. Points reward correct guesses and responses that remain unidentified.
How does it play?
- Choose a reader and topic. The reader draws a card and reads the prompt aloud.
- Write anonymous answers. The other players secretly create one response each and submit them.
- Read every response. The reader mixes the answers and presents them to the group.
- Guess the authors. Players try to match answers to people, score the round, and pass the reader role.
Why you might like it
- The people at the table create the content, so every group feels different.
- Simple rules make it easy to include a large group.
- Funny guesses often reveal as much as the written responses.
Who is it best for?
The Game of Things works best for older teens and adults comfortable writing short answers and being guessed by the group. Topic tone varies, so a host should select or skip prompts as needed for the audience. It is less suitable for players who prefer not to write or be put on the spot.
Play it with Midnight Oil
Library games are available to play free at select Midnight Oil community events. They are not currently available for take-home borrowing. Game availability and teaching assistance may vary by event, and visitors may contact us in advance to request a particular game.
Check the Events page to see whether a party-game table is planned, or contact Midnight Oil to request this title for an age-appropriate group.
Frequently asked questions
Do answers need to be true?
No. Players may write whatever fits the topic, and creativity is part of the fun.
Who reads the anonymous answers?
The round's reader collects and reads them, then the role rotates for the next round.
Is every topic right for every audience?
Not necessarily. The tone can become provocative or outrageous, so the host may skip or pre-screen prompts for the group.