From the back of the box:Destined to become a classic.'The bottom line of Brainsweat is to earn the most points.' Points are based on correct answers but more so on fooling other players.Brainsweat variations: Scramble. Find as many words as possible in the mixed up letters.Example: Seafscier--Fricassee (unscrambled word)-sea-ice-far-rice, etc.Reverse: Co-players attempt to guess the word which has been defined or to create a convincing phony.Hilarious 'Oh no what now' cards that add another dimension that can be friend or foe.Example: I've never been to France, but I love French Fries. Add 5 points to my score.Warning: The 'Sturgeon' General has determined this game could be habit forming.Includes gameboard, 500 Brainsweat cards, 2 dice, 40 'Oh no what now' cards, 1 minute timer, 6 playing pieces, 6 pencils, score pad, answer pad, history of the game, scoring rule summary, and instructions - BoardGameGeek