At a glance
Players: 3–8 · Play time: 30 min · Ages: 8+ · Party game · Publisher: Libellud · Designer: Jean-Louis Roubira
Dixit (ASM-DIX01)
Dixit is a party game from Libellud for 3–8 players, playing in 30 minutes, recommended for ages 8+.
How it plays
Dixit is a storytelling and guessing game played with big, dreamlike picture cards illustrated by Marie Cardouat.
Each round, one player is the storyteller. They pick a card from their hand and say something about it: a word, a phrase, a line from a song, anything. Everyone else secretly picks a card from their own hand that fits the clue. The cards are shuffled and revealed, and everyone votes on which one was the storyteller's.
Here's the twist: the storyteller scores only if some, but not all, players find their card. Too obvious or too mysterious and they score nothing, so the fun is in finding a clue that's just right. Points move your rabbit pawn along the scoring track.
What's in the box
- 84 Dixit cards
- 8 voting dials
- 8 wooden rabbit pawns
- Game board with scoring track, 8 card slots and players' aid
- Rulebook
Saga Table Talk
Great for: Mixed groups of 3 to 8, from families with kids 8 and up to friends who'd rather be creative than competitive.
What a game night feels like: Gentle and surprising. Every reveal turns into "how did you get THAT from my clue?" and you learn a lot about how your friends think.
If you like this, try: Mysterium (2025 Refresh), Codenames: Pictures
Teaching tip: Give the first clue yourself and make it a little vague on purpose. It shows everyone the "not too easy, not too hard" idea right away.
FAQ
How many players can play Dixit?
Dixit plays with 3–8 players.
How long does Dixit take?
About 30 minutes.
What age is Dixit for?
Libellud recommends it for ages 8+.
How does scoring work in Dixit?
The storyteller scores only when some, but not all, players find their card, so the best clues are neither too obvious nor too cryptic.
Who designed Dixit?
Jean-Louis Roubira, with illustrations by Marie Cardouat.
Is Dixit good for two players?
Not really. It needs at least 3 players.
