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Dinosaur Tea Party vs Guess Who: both games are about asking yes-or-no questions to work out a hidden identity. Guess Who is the classic two-player face-off. Dinosaur Tea Party, from Restoration Games, takes the same idea to a party of 3 to 5 players, where everyone is secretly a dinosaur and a few guests tell fibs. Here is how they compare and which one suits your family.
Our pick for families of three or more: Dinosaur Tea Party
Everyone plays at once, a yes answer earns another turn, and the quirky liars add bluffing that Guess Who does not have. It is for 3 to 5 players, ages 7 and up, and costs about $20.
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Dinosaur Tea Party vs Guess Who at a glance
| Dinosaur Tea Party | Guess Who | |
|---|---|---|
| Players | 3 to 5 | 2 |
| Ages | 7 and up | 6 and up |
| Game length | About 20 to 30 minutes | About 10 to 20 minutes |
| Hidden identity | You are one of 20 dinosaurs | Your opponent picks one face |
| Questions | Ask any guest about a trait | Ask your one opponent |
| Twist | Three dinosaurs have quirks and may answer falsely | Answers are always honest |
| How you win | Be first to guess three names and collect three sugar cubes | Be first to guess your opponent’s person |
| Price | about $20 | about $15 |
How Dinosaur Tea Party plays
Twenty dinosaur tiles sit face up on the table, and each player secretly draws a dinosaur card. That is who you are. On your turn you either ask another guest whether they have a trait, such as a hat, spots, a pet or a green room, or you guess their name.
- When someone answers a trait question, they place a yes or no token in front of them, so everyone can track the clues.
- A yes answer gives you another turn, so a good line of questions can chain together.
- A correct name guess wins a sugar cube. That player then draws a new dinosaur, and the game continues.
- The first player with three sugar cubes wins.
The quirks that make Dinosaur Tea Party different
Before the game, three random dinosaurs get a quirk. One always answers no, one always lies, and one switches between yes and no. Quirks only affect trait questions, so name guesses are always answered honestly. Spotting the liar from the tokens on the table is half the fun.
How Guess Who plays
Each player has a board of faces and secretly picks one card. Players take turns asking one yes-or-no question about the other person’s character, such as “Does your person wear glasses?”, and flip down every face that no longer fits. When you think you know who it is, use your turn to make a guess. The first to name the right person wins.
For the full rules, see how to play Guess Who.
Dinosaur Tea Party or Guess Who for kids
- For two players: Guess Who. Dinosaur Tea Party is best with three or more.
- For younger children: Guess Who is simpler, with honest answers and a smaller board.
- For families of three to five: Dinosaur Tea Party, since nobody has to sit out.
- For kids who like bluffing: Dinosaur Tea Party, thanks to the quirks and silly tea-party voices.
Dinosaur Tea Party vs Guess Who for deduction skills
Guess Who teaches clean elimination: every question should cut the board roughly in half. Dinosaur Tea Party adds a second layer, because players have to track answers from several guests and notice when the clues do not add up. It is a natural next step once Guess Who feels too easy.
Our verdict: Dinosaur Tea Party or Guess Who
Pick Guess Who for two players, younger kids and quick head-to-head rounds. Pick Dinosaur Tea Party for family game night with three to five players, or for kids who have outgrown Guess Who and want a little bluffing.
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Dinosaur Tea Party vs Guess Who FAQ
Is Dinosaur Tea Party like Guess Who?
Yes. Both use yes-or-no questions about traits to identify a hidden character, but Dinosaur Tea Party is for 3 to 5 players and adds dinosaurs that may answer falsely.
Can you play Dinosaur Tea Party with two players?
The current box is listed for 3 to 5 players. For two players, Guess Who is the better fit.
How do you win Dinosaur Tea Party?
Be the first to collect three sugar cubes by correctly guessing three guests’ names.
What age is Dinosaur Tea Party for?
The box says ages 7 and up.
Do quirks apply when you guess a name in Dinosaur Tea Party?
No. Name guesses are always answered honestly. Quirks only change answers to trait questions.
