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Sep 9, 2026·How to play·10:55·980·Watch on YouTube

The classic word-nerd game "Probe" is over 60 years old and still awesome (IMHO).

NewVenture Games

NewVenture Games

Watch “The classic word-nerd game "Probe" is over 60 years old and still awesome (IMHO).,” a how-to-play guide for Probe on BoardGameVideo.

Description provided by NewVenture Games on YouTube:

I first played it in the early '70s, and it remains one of my favorites. It was a Parker Brothers mainstay for 20 years, then mysteriously faded from view. If you're a word-nerd, this should be on your shrt list - in my humble opinion. Get your Scoreboards here: https://newventuregames.com/products/score-boards They'll work for any game that requires a running score - or any other game, too! Look here: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=oaxRcT8gCNs Click here for "How To Play" game videos: https://youtube.com/playlist?list=PLcuNwI2XUBfCzIi7hLxvAI2cvkX1ayxlM&si=WdGUFVuYBZ-8M3vA Click here for Game History videos: https://youtube.com/playlist?list=PLcuNwI2XUBfBp6oQ1_pMfqqA4EKNWkb4S&si=zcXatv5D9Uz03qRP ...and be sure to visit us elsewhere: https://newventuregames.com/ and https://www.facebook.com/NewVentureGames Learn more about the game at BGG: https://boardgamegeek.com/boardgame/2060/probe ____________ #boardgames #familygames #gamehistory #ancientgames #vintagegames #tabletop #newventure #howtoplay

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Probe

Probe

1964·Ted Leavitt

2 - 4 players
60 min
Light weight: Learn it in minutes

About Probe, from BoardGameGeek:

Players try to guess each other's hidden words. An activity deck spices things up a bit by altering scores or revealing letters. No player is left out of the game because even if their word is revealed they continue to guess opponent's letters and score points.

Designer

Ted Leavitt

Publisher

Clipper

Categories

Card GameWord Game

Mechanics

Deduction
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Probe

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