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Malarky

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1996 · 3-6 players · 45min · weight 1.48 · 464 ratings

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ID
5135
Name
Malarky
Year
1996
Rank
21237
Min players
3
Max players
6
Playing time
45
Min playtime
45
Max playtime
45
Avg weight
1.4815
Num weights
27
Bayes avg
5.51401
Average
5.66351
Users rated
464
Num owned
1432
Wanting
3
Wishing
29
Num comments
189
Fetched at
Wed Apr 29 2026 05:38:01 GMT+0000 (Coordinated Universal Time)
Mechanisms (1)
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Categories (3)
BluffingParty GameTrivia
Description (868 chars)

Malarky is a bluffing and trivia party game where players try to outwit each other by inventing believable answers to quirky questions. Each round, a reader selects a trivia question—often odd or humorous in nature—such as, “Why does Mickey Mouse have only four fingers?” One player receives the real answer hidden inside a wallet, while the others receive blank "bluff" cards. Players take turns reading their supposed answers aloud, making up explanations if needed. After all answers are read, players vote on which one they believe is the true explanation. Points are awarded for guessing correctly and for fooling others into believing your fake answer. With its blend of trivia and creativity, Malarky delivers hilarious results and fast-paced rounds, perfect for fans of Balderdash, Out of Context, or Fictionary/The Dictionary Game.

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