Team “What? Where? When?” (12+ y.o.)

Bring older children, teens, and parents together for a fast-thinking, high-energy game inspired by the classic "What? Where? When?" intellectual competitions. This family-friendly version rewards teamwork, creativity, and clever reasoning rather than prior knowledge alone.

What the Game Is

What–Where–When is a team quiz game where each question presents:

• WHAT? — What is being described or referenced?
• WHERE? — Where would you find it, use it, or encounter it?
• WHEN? — When does it occur, appear, or matter?

Each round blends logic, deduction, and observation, making it ideal for mixed-age family teams.

Who Plays

• Teams of 4–6 players, ideally with both adults and older children (ages 10+).
• Every team works together at a table, discussing and submitting one shared answer.
• Younger players often notice details adults overlook—a distinct advantage.

How It Works

The Tutor Reads a Puzzle Question
Each question is a short story, scenario, image, or riddle that hints at a mysterious "what," "where," and "when."
Example: "You hear a long whistle, everyone freezes, and bright stripes suddenly matter more than ever…"

One Minute to Discuss
Teams have 60 seconds to discuss. This is the heart of the game—high-energy debate, exchanging ideas, and deductive thinking.

Submit Your Answer
Teams write down their three-part guess. Partial credit may be given if one or two elements are correct.

Reveal & Explanation
The Tutor reveals the correct answers and explains the logic behind the clues. This is often the most engaging part, especially when a lateral guess turns out to be correct.

Scoring

• Correct WHAT — 1 point
• Correct WHERE — 1 point
• Correct WHEN — 1 point
• Bonus points for creative reasoning or especially fast correct answers.
• The team with the most points after 10–20 questions wins.

Why Families Love It

• Encourages cooperation, communication, and lively discussion.
• Levels the playing field—it relies on logic, not memorised facts.
• Great for mixed ages, as children often spot unusual insights.
• Highly engaging—every round feels like solving a miniature mystery.