Asmodee Just One Party Game (2025 Refresh) - Cooperative Mystery Word Guessing Fun for Family & Friends, Kids & Adults, Ages 8+, 3-7 Players, 15 Minute Playtime

We went to play this on a game day and ended up playing it all day. It is fun and can span a large age group. It makes you think outside the box and brings multiple perspectives into play. The words presented can often be used as verbs or nouns allowing for multiple interpretations. We also like that it is the group trying to achieve a goal together rather than pitting individuals against one another. It is creative yet simple.

Just One has quickly become one of our favorite party games because it’s so easy to teach, fast to play, and always hilarious. We picked it up looking for something light to enjoy with family and friends, and it ended up being one of those games that absolutely everyone gets into — even people who don’t normally like board games. The concept is brilliantly simple: everyone writes a one-word clue, but matching clues cancel out. That twist leads to the perfect blend of cooperation, creativity, and panic when you realize half the group picked the exact same clue. The result is a lot of laughter, some surprising guesses, and tons of “we have to play again” moments. It also works wonderfully across different ages. Our 4-year-old loves being the guesser, and adults enjoy the challenge of thinking up clever, unique clues. Rounds move quickly, nobody sits idle, and the whole experience feels fun, light, and endlessly replayable. If you’re looking for an engaging, family-friendly party game that brings people together and creates memorable moments every time it hits the table, Just One is an easy 5-star recommendation.

Such a simple concept, but it’s a blast every time we play. “Just One” is easy to learn, quick to set up, and works well with all kinds of groups—family, friends, or even coworkers. It’s cooperative, so you’re all working together to guess the right word, which makes it lighthearted and perfect for mixed ages. Rounds move quickly, and we’ve found it’s one of those games you can play for 15 minutes or an hour without getting bored. Definitely a new go-to for game nights.

We purchased this game before the holidays and it has quickly become one of our favorite party games! It has a similar vibe to Blank Slate, which we also own, but I much prefer this one. Rather than trying to match one other person, and only one other person, you want your answer to be unique. However, you also don't want it so unique as to throw off the person guessing the answer. This leads to a lot of "ah ha!" moments when everyone has creative clues, as well as "oh man!" when two or more clues match up and are eliminated and the guesser is left trying to get "Sunrise" when their only clue is "Rooster". The Good: The component quality of this game is fine. The cards are pretty standard for this type of game - not super heavy duty, but not really necessary for a game where you pull from a box. Each player (up to the included number) get their own dry erase easel and marker. Each marker is a different color & has an attached eraser which is pretty cool. Everything fits easily back in the box with very little wasted space. The game takes no time to setup, is super easy to teach, and is always a good time. The Bad: Some people have had issues with a marker or two being dead on arrival. We did not have that problem, but you can easily replace them with any dry erase markers of equal size if you want them to fit in the box. The Indifferent: The goal of the game is to get enough correct answers, as a team, to beat scores listed in the instructions. You can play by the rules with scoring, or simply go around and around for the fun & laughs of it. There isn't any strategy beyond the clue selection since you have no control over what everyone else around the table will do. For me, this game is all about the laughs, and we often throw scoring out the window.

Just One has become one of my favorite games. It’s fun, makes you think, and is easy to learn. My family (whose ages range from 10 to 75) enjoys playing it. It’s also fun to play with friends.

Love the game, I had played the old version with friends several times and always enjoyed it! I decided to buy it to play with my family and the new version had colored easels and black waxy dry erase pencils that do not show up well or erase well. I have tried wiping with several cloths, paper towels and solvents such as alcohol, WD40, dish soap and even Goo Gone. The residue does not come off and it’s hard to read what I wrote over the erased clues. I am ordering dry erase markers like the older version had and will continue to play but wish I had the old version! This “upgrade” is not good but the game concept is so much fun!

Many games suffer from a challenge of either being too complicated for guests / family of varying ages and "game interest" or being too lame to hold the attention of serious gamers. Or they need a specified number of players but not too many. If you want to keep a game on hand that you can pull out for just about any occasion or age range, Just One is, well, just that one game! I first played Just One at an outdoor gathering around a bonfire with a large crowd of mostly "mature" adults - it was a hoot. I've played it since in groups ranging from 4 to 10 people, with ages ranging from preteen to retirees, it has really held the interest of all. 4 is about the smallest group that can reasonably play. There is one "guesser" each round and the rest of the group writes down a single word (just one word, get it?) to hopefully convey the Guess Word. And of course the Guesser has "just one" guess. The catch is that if you write the same word as someone else, you both erase your word. So you want to be obvious, but not too obvious that others would write down the same thing. One of the most enjoyable elements of the game is seeing the word associations others come up with. And seeing the guesser connect the dots. For example, say the Guess Word is "fire" and you're playing with 5 people. Two players write "smoke" and cancel each other out. The remaining players have "hot" and "employee". MAYBE the guesser will guess "fire" but they might guess "boss" or something on a completely different train of thought. All said, this is a fun game to have on hand, especially for groups larger than 4.

Bought for a Christmas present for someone who loves games. Really fun for the whole family