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20 questions game: rules and 20 objects to guess

One player chooses a secret object. The others ask yes-or-no questions to narrow it down.

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The prompt cards use 3 sheets, with up to 8 cards on each. Sets with answers include extra pages for the key.

  1. Umbrella

  2. Pencil

  3. Backpack

  4. Teapot

  5. Bicycle

  6. Bookcase

  7. Scarf

  8. Clock

  9. Spoon

  10. Ladder

  11. Football

  12. Paintbrush

  13. Envelope

  14. Kite

  15. Mirror

  16. Watering can

  17. Key

  18. Tent

  19. Glove

  20. Camera

How to play

House rules: agree the category first, such as household objects. Allow up to 20 questions, counting a direct guess as a question. Answer yes, no or “not always”. If nobody solves it, reveal the object and choose a new host.

Plan the round and team scores

8 turns × 60 seconds = 8 minutes of play, plus instructions and breaks.

60

These are adjustable house rules. Pause whenever the group needs more time.

Team 1: 0

Team 2: 0