Overview

Fun House is a board game based on the 1988 Fox television game show of the same name, hosted by J.D. Roth. Published by Milton Bradley, the game recreates the excitement of the TV show where kids competed in wacky stunts, answered trivia questions, and navigated an obstacle-filled fun house. Players race around the board completing challenges and collecting prizes, trying to be the first to finish the fun house course.

Components

• Game board (depicting a fun house obstacle course)
• Player pawns
• Die or spinner
• Challenge/stunt cards
• Prize tokens or cards
• Rules booklet

Setup

1. Place the game board in the center of the table.
2. Each player chooses a pawn and places it on the Start space.
3. Shuffle the challenge cards and place them face down.
4. Place prize tokens in the supply area.
5. Determine first player.

Turn Structure

On your turn:

1. Roll/Spin

Roll the die or spin the spinner to determine your movement.

2. Move

Advance your pawn the indicated number of spaces along the fun house course.

3. Perform Challenge

If you land on a challenge space, draw a card and complete the challenge:

• Trivia questions: Answer correctly to earn a reward or advance.
• Stunt challenges: Complete a physical or skill-based task.
• Obstacle spaces: Follow the instructions on the space (may advance or set you back).

4. Collect Prizes

Successfully completing challenges earns prize tokens.

5. Pass

Play passes to the next player.

Actions

Trivia

Answer trivia questions from the challenge cards. Correct answers may earn extra movement, prize tokens, or other benefits.

Stunts

Some challenges require performing actions (dexterity tasks, speed challenges, or memory tests) inspired by the TV show’s physical games.

Obstacle Spaces

The fun house board includes special spaces that simulate obstacles:

• Slides: Move forward quickly (advance extra spaces).
• Traps: Move backward or lose a turn.
• Shortcuts: Skip ahead on the course.
• Dead ends: Lose your next turn or go back to a previous space.

Prize Collection

Prizes earned from challenges contribute to your final score or serve as tiebreakers.

Scoring / Victory Conditions

Win: The first player to navigate through the entire fun house course and reach the finish line wins.

Tiebreaker: If multiple players finish on the same turn, the player with the most prize tokens wins.

Special Rules & Edge Cases

TV Show Theme

The game is themed around the Fox Kids show (1988-1991) and includes references to the show’s segments and characters.

Challenge Failures

If you fail a challenge, you do not earn a prize and may face a penalty (staying in place or moving back).

Shared Spaces

Multiple players may occupy the same space on the board.

Age Range

Designed for children ages 7 and up. Challenges are appropriately scaled for younger players.

Player Reference

Turn: Roll/Spin -> Move -> Perform challenge (if applicable) -> Collect prizes -> Pass

Win Condition: First to reach the finish

Key Numbers: | Item | Value | |——|——-| | Players | 2-4 | | Publisher | Milton Bradley | | Year | 1988 | | Based on | Fox TV show “Fun House” (1988-1991) |