Item: Fictionary Game
Rating: 80
Author: Dinsun

Our Expert Score

80/100

Fictionary is the digital evolution of the classic 'Dictionary Game,' and it successfully captures the hilarity of trying to outsmart your friends with creative lies. As a 'Pass and Play' experience, it’s the perfect companion for social gatherings, provided you have at least three people ready to flex their vocabulary muscles. The premise is simple: one person picks an obscure word, and everyone else writes a believable but fake definition. The real magic happens when the definitions are read aloud; trying to identify the true meaning among a sea of convincing fabrications leads to constant laughter.

While the interface is straightforward and the word library is vast (over 600 words), the game’s local-only nature is both its strength and its limitation. You need to be in the same room to play, which keeps the social interaction high but limits playability for solo users. There have been some reports of minor bugs in earlier versions, but the current build feels stable. It’s a nostalgic, paper-free way to enjoy a classic parlor game, rewarding those who can mimic the dry, academic tone of a dictionary while spotting their friends' linguistic traps.

Dinsun reviewed on: Sat Mar 28 2020

The Game

Available on: iPhone, iPad, iPod

1443871309

$2.99 4+★3.5 4 reviews

Author : Enrique Sureda

Pubish Date : Fri Nov 23 2018

Last Update Date : Sun Mar 29 2020

Support Languages : English and Spanish

Genres :

Version 1.16Sun Mar 29 2020

Fix menu buttons fonts.
Fix button crash.
Fictionary is an incredibly fun turn based multi-player word game to be enjoyed with friends and family.
Fictionary is a "Pass and Play" game, that is, it is played with a single iOS device which is passed among all of the players. It is not an online game or a single player game, it requires a minimum of three people to play but the more players, the more fun and challenging.
Fictionary is a word game in which players try to guess the definition of an obscure word. Each turn consists of a player (the "picker") selecting a word, announcing it out loud to the rest of the players, who, in turn, have to invent their own definition for it. The picker reads the definitions aloud, and the other players vote for which one they think is correct. Points are awarded for guessing the correct definition, and for having a fake definition exposed by another player.
Fictionary includes over 600 carefully selected words along with their definitions, it’s up to you, the player, to craft credible alternative and fun definitions to fool your word smart friends.
For any inquiries or questions, please contact fictionary3@gmail.com
Requires iOS 12.1 or later. Compatible with iPhone, iPad, and iPod touch.
Fictionary is an incredibly fun turn based multi-player word game to be enjoyed with friends and family.
Fictionary is a "Pass and Play" game, that is, it is played with a single iOS device which is passed among all of the players. It is not an online game or a single player game, it requires a minimum of three people to play but the more players, the more fun and challenging.
Fictionary is a word game in which players try to guess the definition of an obscure word. Each turn consists of a player (the "picker") selecting a word, announcing it out loud to the rest of the players, who, in turn, have to invent their own definition for it. The picker reads the definitions aloud, and the other players vote for which one they think is correct. Points are awarded for guessing the correct definition, and for having a fake definition exposed by another player.
Fictionary includes over 600 carefully selected words along with their definitions, it’s up to you, the player, to craft credible alternative and fun definitions to fool your word smart friends.
For any inquiries or questions, please contact fictionary3@gmail.com

Ratings & Reviews

3.5 out of 5 with 4 Counts

★★★★★

Age Rating 4+

Fictionary is a turn-based multiplayer word game designed for local play. One player picks an obscure word, and others must craft credible alternative definitions to fool their friends. Points are earned by guessing correctly or successfully tricking others. With over 600 words, it's a high-energy social game for 3+ players.

Features

Over 600 carefully selected obscure words

Pass and Play local multiplayer mode

3 to unlimited player support

No internet connection required

Simple, intuitive UI for group settings

Tips

Setting Up

Gather at least three players and one iOS device. Enter player names to begin the round.

The Pitch

The 'picker' selects a word. Everyone else writes a fake definition on the device before passing it back.

Promotion Videos

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Gameplays

Voting and Scoring

The picker reads all definitions aloud. Players vote for the one they think is real. You get points for correct guesses and for every player you fool.