Probe (1964)

Probe is a board game introduced in the 1960s by Parker Brothers, reminiscent of the simple two-person game Hangman. The game is popular and significant because it extends the number of players to a maximum of four and introduces additional game elements that increase the levels of both skill and chance. Each player has a secret chosen word, and the game ends when the last word, not the first word, is revealed. The game has been praised as a classic and has been included in Games magazine’s “Top 100 Games” multiple times.

Game Components of Probe:

– 4 sets of 96 letters/blank cards
– 48 Probe activity cards
– 4 brown plastic game boards
– 4 beige color plastic card holders
– 1 beige plastic tray holder
– Original score sheets
– An instructional pamphlet

Game Setup of Probe:

The game accommodates 2-12 players aged 8 and up. Each player chooses a secret word, and the game proceeds with players guessing letters to reveal their opponents’ words.

Gameplay Mechanics of Probe:

Players take turns guessing letters in their opponents’ words. The optional use of random “activity” cards can increase the challenge and unpredictability of the game.

Game Objective of Probe:

The goal is to be the first player to guess all the letters in their opponents’ words.

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