Overview

Girl Talk is a truth-or-dare party board game for 2-10 players, originally published in 1988 and popularized by Milton Bradley in the 1990s. Players spin a crystal ball spinner to receive stunts, dares, or questions. Successfully completing challenges earns points; refusing means wearing a “Zit Sticker” for the rest of the game. Every 15 points, players earn a Fortune Card from one of four categories. The first player to collect one Fortune Card from each category wins and reads their fortunes aloud.

Components

• 1 game tray with spinner base
• 1 spinner disc (double-sided with different stunts)
• 1 crystal ball spinner knob
• 96 Fortune Cards in 4 categories (Marriage, Career, Special Moments, Children)
• Zit Sticker sheet
• Score tracker/scorekeeper
• Instructions

Setup

1. Assemble the spinner by attaching the crystal ball knob to the spinner disc on the game tray.
2. Press out all 96 Fortune Cards and sort them face-down into 4 piles by category: Marriage, Career, Special Moments, and Children. Place them in the game tray pockets.
3. Place the Zit Sticker sheet nearby.
4. Designate a scorekeeper to track points.
5. Determine who goes first (youngest player or by agreement).

Turn Structure

On your turn:

1. Spin

Spin the crystal ball knob. Read the stunt, dare, or question revealed.

2. Perform or Refuse

• Perform: Complete the stunt or answer the question within the time limit (maximum 2 minutes). If successful, earn the designated point value.
• Refuse: If you refuse to attempt the challenge, you must wear a Zit Sticker on your face for the rest of the game. You earn no points.

3. Score Points

The scorekeeper records points earned. When a player reaches 15 points, they immediately choose one Fortune Card from any of the four categories and place it face-down in front of them without reading it.

4. Reset Points

Points do not carry over past 15. Any excess points beyond 15 are forfeited. The player starts accumulating toward the next 15-point threshold.

5. Pass

Play passes to the next player clockwise.

Actions

Stunts and Dares

The spinner reveals various challenges such as:

• Physical stunts (act something out, do a silly dance)
• Dares (call someone, sing a song)
• Questions (share secrets, answer personal questions)
• Partner stunts (choose another player to do the challenge with you)

Zit Stickers

Players who refuse challenges must place a Zit Sticker visibly on their face. These remain for the rest of the game as a penalty for refusing.

Fortune Cards

Four categories provide future “fortunes”:

• Marriage: Your future spouse
• Career: Your future job
• Special Moments: Life events
• Children: Number/type of children

Scoring / Victory Conditions

Points: Earned by successfully completing spinner challenges. Point values vary by difficulty.

Fortune Cards: Earned at every 15-point threshold. Player chooses which category to draw from.

Win: The first player to collect 4 Fortune Cards (one from each category: Marriage, Career, Special Moments, Children) wins.

Victory Celebration: The winner reads all four Fortune Cards aloud as their “fortune.” Other players return their Fortune Cards to the piles without reading them.

Special Rules & Edge Cases

Time Limit

All stunts must be completed within 2 minutes. Failure to complete within the time limit counts as a refusal.

Refusing Challenges

Refusing is always an option, but the Zit Sticker penalty is permanent for the rest of the game.

Double-Sided Spinner

The spinner disc is double-sided. After playing through all stunts on one side, flip the disc for new challenges.

Partner Challenges

Some spinner results ask you to choose another player to participate with you. Both players may earn points if the challenge is cooperative.

Multiple Games

Fortune Cards can be reshuffled for subsequent games. The double-sided spinner provides variety.

Player Reference

Turn: Spin -> Perform or refuse -> Score points -> Pass

Point Thresholds: | Points | Reward | |——–|——–| | 15 | Choose 1 Fortune Card | | 30 | Choose 1 Fortune Card | | 45 | Choose 1 Fortune Card | | 60 | Choose 1 Fortune Card |

Key Rules: | Rule | Detail | |——|——–| | Win condition | 4 Fortune Cards (1 per category) | | Fortune categories | Marriage, Career, Special Moments, Children | | Refusal penalty | Wear a Zit Sticker | | Time limit | 2 minutes per challenge | | Players | 2-10 | | Ages | 10+ |