Humor City Board Game Rules


Answering Jokes


Successful Answers Required

        • to roll again and extend turn if no complications
        • to roll for 2nd bank machine withdrawal
        • to pick up friends with no star
        • to go again after ‘Big Fat Lost Wallet’ payout
        • to go again if declining business entry or friend pick up

      • Player turns extend (where applicable) when acceptable answer is provided within 10 seconds of reading.
      • Joke questions/answers correspond with neighbourhood road marker (dot identifier covers 2 road spaces).
      • Joke deck is hidden by cover card at all times. Shotguns only view questions and answers when required and cards are returned to bottom of deck immediately after use.

Joke Answer Categories

1. No Idea

If completely stumped, player must declare ‘I don’t know’. Shotgun reads punch line and player turn ends.

2. Exact Match

Player goes again.

3. Obvious Same Meaning But Different Wording

Although words, numbers, or word order differ slightly, answer is fundamentally the same or obviously falls within intended spirit of punch line. Player goes again.

4. Different But Genuinely Funny

Answer provided within allotted time is wrong but makes EVERYONE laugh hysterically. Player goes again.


Category 3 & 4 Challenges

Any player may openly challenge category 3 or 4 answers within 10 seconds. Outcome is determined by group vote (driver excluded). Player wins with tie or majority.