Balderdash Tips

Balderdash is a great game if you are feeling creative or just have a very large vocabulary. There are a few things you can do to help yourself win the game.

1. Wright’s short definitions

Let’s face it, you are playing the game that you will probably guess in the most words. That’s not necessarily bad, because if other people think your answer is the correct definition, you can still get points.

So how do you write the best answer? Well, to start with, keep it brief. Do not make it a paragraph, but a short answer.

2. make it crazy

The real answer is often something very crazy that not many people would think of. If your answer is a crazy guess with a lot of detail, it is likely that it will stand out from the rest and that other people will choose it as the correct answer.

3. Usage details

When you are creating your best guess, it is usually a good idea to use as much detail as possible. Instead of saying something like “a type of bird”, think of saying something like “A type of bird found in the northern part of the highland desert.” In this way, it actually looks like a definition and people could choose it as the actual answer.

4. If you know, say so

Of course, if they say a word and you really know what the word is or have heard it before, you really want to say the correct answer. It is good to get 3 points for having the correct answer and it also makes you look much smarter.

5. When all else fails, be fun

Okay, it might not be the best answer, but if you can say something funny, you can drop it too. Remember that you are playing it to have a good time, laugh a little.