The Official Host Playbook
Pre-Game Setup: Break into teams matching the World Cup Groups (A through L) or assign multiple groups per squad. Give players exactly 1 minute to study the Flag Reference Sheet before starting. Remove all reference materials before starting Round 1!
Round 1: Rapid-Fire Flags
30 Seconds Per Turn Core Game Deck
Teams face the screen to identify the country flag. Group-specific turns stop when their flags are cleared (+1 point per second remaining). Strategic Skip: Cost of -2 points.
Round 2: Matchday Taboo
30 Seconds Per Turn Randomized Slide Pack
One player describes the country flag appearing on the screen to their team. Teammates must sit with their backs to the TV. Describing features or cultural details is completely legal ("Tacos" for Mexico), but mentioning the country's name or its home continent is strictly forbidden.
Round 3: The Jersey Match
Final Round Strategic Guess Caps
Match geographic shapes and kit colors to country names. Teams only get as many guesses as there are members on their team. Solo players get 2 attempts. Tally all points across all three rounds to declare the official winner.
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