Jumbo - #Hashtag The Game

Jumbo - #Hashtag The Game is a party game that can be enjoyable with the right crowd. However, it may not be as fun when played with family members of different ages. The packaging is colorful and the game comes wrapped in plastic. The game includes a game board with a spinning wheel for letters, 200 hashtag cards, 2 erasable felt-tip pens with sponges, 2 boards, a 60-second hourglass, 30 scoring cards that need to be separated before the first game, and a rulebook. The game is played in two teams. While the game is relatively self-explanatory, the rulebook is poorly written. It doesn't specify whether only German or international hashtags can be used, and the image cards are not easily found on Instagram with the most common hashtags. This leads to debates about flexible terms and hashtags during the game. At the start of each round, players draw a theme card, spin the wheel, and come up with a hashtag that fits the theme and starts with the selected letter within 60 seconds. Players then verify the number of posts for that hashtag and award points. After 10 rounds, the game ends and points are totaled. This game is best enjoyed by those who actually use Instagram and have some knowledge of hashtags. It heavily relies on smartphone usage, which goes against the traditional idea of board games being played without electronic devices. The rulebook also lacks clarity. Currently, #Hashtag The Game is on sale for only €10. In my opinion, that is the maximum value this game offers.