Gutterhead (2017) Board Game

Gutterhead is a party game that was released in 2017 by designers Kate Jenkins and Zak Walton. The game is published by Gameology, a Romanian company. It falls under the category of Humor Mature/Adult party games and is recommended for players aged 18 and above. With a runtime of 30-90 minutes, Gutterhead is designed for 4-16 players, making it ideal for larger groups.

Game Components of Gutterhead

240 cards divided into five categories: person/place, object, action, feeling/sensation, and ‘Naughty or Nice’

4 whiteboards

4 dry-wipe pens

Coloured poo-shaped game pieces

Dice

Game board with ‘Quickie’ and ‘Marathon’ routes

How To Setup Gutterhead

To set up Gutterhead, players need to place the game board in the middle of the playing area. Each player or team selects a coloured poo-shaped game piece and places it at the starting line. The deck of cards is shuffled, and each team is given a whiteboard and a dry-wipe pen. The game can be set up for either a shorter ‘Quickie’ game or a longer ‘Marathon’ game.

Gameplay Mechanics and Game Objective

Drawing and Guessing: One member of each team draws a word or phrase from the card deck and must illustrate it on the whiteboard while their teammates try to guess.

Miming: Players can also use miming to help their teammates guess the word or phrase.

Moving Forward: The first team to guess correctly rolls the dice and moves their game piece forward.

Drinking Rules: Optional drinking rules can be applied to enhance the party atmosphere.

Objective: The first team to reach the finish line on the board wins.

Player Experience

Gutterhead promises a hilarious and engaging experience, ideal for adults with a wicked sense of humour. The game encourages teamwork, creativity, and a bit of mischief, making it perfect for pre-drinking sessions, hen or stag parties, or casual gatherings with friends. Players can expect lots of laughter and some surprising revelations about their friends’ knowledge of ‘fiendishly filthy’ terms.

Pros

Encourages teamwork and creativity

Great for breaking the ice and mingling

Suitable for a wide range of player numbers (4-16)

Optional drinking rules add to the party atmosphere

Expansion packs available for added variety

Cons

Not suitable for children or prudish individuals

Some content may be too explicit for certain audiences

Requires a certain level of comfort with Adult-themed humor

Personal Thoughts on Gutterhead

Gutterhead is ideal for adults who enjoy a good laugh and are not easily offended. It’s a perfect game for those looking to add some humor and competitiveness to their social gatherings. However, it’s important to ensure that all players are comfortable with the game’s explicit content before starting. It’s definitely not a game to play with the grandparents or younger family members unless they have a similar sense of humor.

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