Guitars are among the most iconic instruments in music history, with their ancestors dating back over 3000 years to plucked lutes in Mesopotamia and Egypt, obviously going through some changes over the centuries. Their versatility spans classical compositions, blues riffs, and my favourite, rock anthems. Whether you’re a budding guitarist or an armchair fan, the guitar’s story is full of innovation and cultural impact. A quiz game that taps into guitar legacy promises both fun and discovery, so welcome to Pick, Play, and Quiz: The Guitars Quiz. A quiz game that will strike a chord with guitar lovers.
Pick, Play, and Quiz: The Guitars Quiz, from A Guitarist’s Presents, is a card-based quiz game suitable for adults, 2 or more players or 2 teams. It packs 156 carefully crafted questions into a pocket-sized deck that can be played anywhere. Topics range from vintage brands and landmark musicians to modern gear and guitar lore. It’s designed to entertain everyone from casual strummers to seasoned players. At just £9.99, it also makes a memorable gift for guitar and music aficionados. The cards are printed on 300 GSM card, ensuring a quality and durable feel and appearance.
In the box:
- 52 double-sided question cards (156 questions)
- Rules/Instructions Card
- Title Card
If you have a love for guitars and love trivia and quizzes, you are going to love Pick, Play, and Quiz: The Guitars Quiz. A question and answer quiz based entirely around guitars, where the player or team to gather the most points wins.
Each card poses a new challenge with questions on famous brands, design history, and more. Questions vary in difficulty, keeping both novices and experts on their strings toes. The straightforward rules mean you can start quizzing in seconds, whether you’re at a party, festival or by the campfire.
To play, split up into individual players or teams, decide on how many rounds are to be played and start answering questions. The player or team with the highest total of points wins.
- Players take turns acting as Quizmaster, reading the guitar-based question aloud.
- First to answer correctly claims the points; wrong answers pass it on.
- Score points until cards run out or a set time/round limit is reached.
- Winner is the strummer with the most points.
Overall, Pick, Play, and Quiz: The Guitars Quiz, from A Hobbyist’s Presents, will hit all the right notes for music and guitar aficionados. Combining rich, well-researched guitar trivia with fun, it makes a standout addition to any games shelf. With no complicated setup, it is easy to play anywhere (its compact deck of cards will fit into your pocket, bag or guitar case).
While it is quite a niche game, you do need to have a fair bit of knowledge about guitars and guitarists, it will appeal to music and guitar lovers so they can test their knowledge with like-minded friends as well as enhancing their knowledge on something that they are passionate about.
Guitar lovers will be faced with questions such as ”The archtop guitar was invented in the early 1900s. Who was responsible for its design?”, “What is a silent guitar?” and “Who invented the humbucker?” Would you be able to answer these and others to test your knowledge and score highest to win the game? If yes, this is the game for you! If no, but love guitars, this is still the game for you.
Well this may be a very niche game, but it really is perfect for guitarists and musicians who love their trivia and competitive quizzing. With its quick rounds and conversation starters it makes a unique gift.
The only downside, as with all trivia games, is that once you get to know the answers replay value is limited, although you can always be the quizmaster with another group of friends so they can test their knowledge.
At under £10, it delivers hours of melodic fun that not only brings out that competitive spirit but sparks conversations about iconic guitars and players. Whether you’re buying for yourself or gifting a fellow guitarist, this quiz deck strikes the perfect chord.
Rating: 4/5
RRP: £9.99
For more information, visit www.ahobbyistspresents.com. Available to buy from NOTHS here.
