Empires is a simple word guessing game for groups that works best when you have between 5-12 people.

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First, one person chooses the question you want the group to answer.
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Every member of the group enters an answer. Make sure not to tell each other what you’re writing!
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Whoever chose the question then reveals the answers and reads them out to the group only once.
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Whoever read out the answers takes a guess at who wrote a response.
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If the guess was correct, the person becomes part of your empire and can help you guess the rest of the players.
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If the guess was incorrect, the person who was guessed takes control of the game and guesses someone else.
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The game ends when one players empire controls all other players! The winning player gets to choose the question for the next round.

What if I can’t remember any answer to guess?

Guess a random word for another player and they will control the game.
What if someone is taking forever to make a guess?

Make them hurry up! Empires is a short, rapid fire game where you can have lots of rounds. Each round should only last 10 minutes.
What if there are only 2 players unguessed and we can’t remember each other’s answer?

Take turns revealing one sequential letter from your answer until one of you remembers.
What if someone guesses me as the same thing incorrectly more than once?

They should have been paying attention! You now control the game.
Do I have to answer the questions honestly?

Nope! You can try and trick the group into thinking the response was from someone else.
What if someone guesses my answer almost correct?

Use your discretion! It’s up to you how seriously you want to play.