Uploaded May 2026 | Updated September 2026, 2 weeks ago
Facts in Five is a classic 1971 party game from 3M that helped shape the genre of word and category-based board games. In this video, we take a look inside an unopened vintage copy and explore how the game works, why it was such a major success, and how it compares to modern titles like Scattergories.
If you're a fan of retro board games, family party games, or collectible classics from Avalon Hill and 3M, this overview highlights the gameplay, components, and historical significance of Facts in Five. Whether you're a collector or just curious about the origins of category-based games, this is a fascinating look at a forgotten classic.
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Part of the 3M Bookshelf Series.
Five cards are drawn. Each card contains a "class" and a list of "categories". A category is selected for each class and the players and five letter tiles are drawn. The players have 5 minutes to come up with an example that begins with each letter for each class/category. There are also variations on the game to make it harder (like using the same letter for all five words) or to allow children to play against adults competitively with easier questions.
2007 update: Now part of University Game's Bookcase Series. The game has been updated to remove many of the esoteric categories (foreign words, spelling, authors of ______ descent). It's now much more a test of pop culture trivial knowledge and there is no longer the option to select a category only. One must now pick a Category and Topic (the term 'class' was removed). Also, the letter distribution was updated. The box indicates that this edition is copyright 2006.
Contents:
56 cards
56 letter chips
4ea - D,M,S
3ea - B,C,H,P,*
2ea - A,E,F,G,J,L,N,R,T,W
1ea - I,K,O,Q,U,V,X,Y,Z
Master Score Pad
Playing Card Sheets
Sand Timer(5 minutes)
Plastic Storage Tray
Rules(inside lid)
How to Score Sheet
1967 3M & 1976 Avalon Hill edition differences
Rules are separate (NOT on inside lid)
only 30 letter chips (1 of each letter plus 4 wild *'s)
Facts in Five is a classic 1971 party game from 3M that helped shape the genre of word and category-based board games. In this video, we take a look inside an unopened vintage copy and explore how the game works, why it was such a major success, and how it compares to modern titles like Scattergories.
If you're a fan of retro board games, family party games, or collectible classics from Avalon Hill and 3M, this overview highlights the gameplay, components, and historical significance of Facts in Five. Whether you're a collector or just curious about the origins of category-based games, this is a fascinating look at a forgotten classic.
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TWITTER: twitter.com/intent/user?screen_name=LegendaryTacti1
EMAIL: legendarytactics2020@gmail.com
WEBSITE: legendarytactics.ca
INSTAGRAM: instagram.com/legendarytactics
DISCORD: discord.com/invite/Kquf34pVQd
__________________________________________________________
#avalonhillgames #factsinfive
Part of the 3M Bookshelf Series.
Five cards are drawn. Each card contains a "class" and a list of "categories". A category is selected for each class and the players and five letter tiles are drawn. The players have 5 minutes to come up with an example that begins with each letter for each class/category. There are also variations on the game to make it harder (like using the same letter for all five words) or to allow children to play against adults competitively with easier questions.
2007 update: Now part of University Game's Bookcase Series. The game has been updated to remove many of the esoteric categories (foreign words, spelling, authors of ______ descent). It's now much more a test of pop culture trivial knowledge and there is no longer the option to select a category only. One must now pick a Category and Topic (the term 'class' was removed). Also, the letter distribution was updated. The box indicates that this edition is copyright 2006.
Contents:
56 cards
56 letter chips
4ea - D,M,S
3ea - B,C,H,P,*
2ea - A,E,F,G,J,L,N,R,T,W
1ea - I,K,O,Q,U,V,X,Y,Z
Master Score Pad
Playing Card Sheets
Sand Timer(5 minutes)
Plastic Storage Tray
Rules(inside lid)
How to Score Sheet
1967 3M & 1976 Avalon Hill edition differences
Rules are separate (NOT on inside lid)
only 30 letter chips (1 of each letter plus 4 wild *'s)
