Lingo game
at your venue
Guessing words in teams, with balls that make sure the smartest team does not always win. The shortest format we offer.
Why short is an advantage here
An evening does not always need a two-hour programme. Sometimes there is a gap between the meal and the drinks, or something needs to happen before the first people go home. A word game of forty-five minutes fills that exactly: everyone can join in straight away, the explanation takes half a minute, and nobody has to leave their seat.
This is our own game format, inspired by a well-known Dutch television format with words and balls. We hold no licence for that format and are independent of the broadcaster and the producer. We put together the word lists and the rounds ourselves.
- Host, words, scoreboard and technology included
- Lasts twenty minutes to three quarters of an hour
- Suitable for 10 to about 60 participants in teams
- Everyone stays seated at the table
How exactly does the game work?
Teams take turns guessing a word of which only the first letter is known, and by doing so earn the right to draw balls. The balls determine who ultimately wins.
Guessing the word
A team gets the first letter and five turns to find the word. Letters that are in the right place stay put, so every attempt provides information for the next.
The balls
After a correctly guessed word the team may draw balls. There is luck involved, and that is deliberate: it keeps a team that's behind in the game.
Passing the turn
If a team does not guess the word, the turn passes on with the letters that are already there. That makes listening just as important as having your own turn.
The final round
A final word with double stakes. It's short, but enough to turn the final score around without the game lasting longer than planned.
When do you book this standalone?
Booking it standalone makes sense if there is already an evening planned and only something needs to be slotted in, for example at drinks, an anniversary or a club evening. If it has to be the main programme, three quarters of an hour is too short, and then we combine it with a second activity.
If you want a whole evening of questions, then the pub quiz is the logical choice. If you are looking for something with instant scores on tablets, take a look at the team quiz.
A compact set-up starts at €195. After the first conversation you'll get a firm price.
Frequently asked questions
Is this the real television game?
No. This is our own word game, inspired by a well-known Dutch TV format with words and balls. We hold no licence for it and are not affiliated with the broadcaster or the makers. We put together the words, the rounds and the presentation ourselves.
How short can this game be?
A playable round lasts twenty minutes and a full set-up three quarters of an hour. That makes it the shortest format we offer, and that is exactly what it is meant for: as an opener for an evening or as a block between two other activities.
Can people who aren't good with language take part too?
Word games can seem unfair to anyone who isn't great with language, but in teams that goes away. A team of four almost always gets to the word together, and the balls make sure the best team does not automatically win. We also make sure the words stay everyday ones.
Does this work in a room where people are seated at tables?
A table is the best set-up for this game. Teams confer quietly with each other and call out the word when they think they know it. All we need is a screen that can be seen from all the tables, and a power socket.
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