| 4 different boxes for the same game | |
|---|---|
&sq=Qlik&lang=&file=File:Probe_game_boxes.jpg) #201, #112, #200, #202 | |
| Manufacturers | Parker Brothers |
| Publication | 1964 (#112 and #200), 1974 (#201), 1976 (#202) |
| Years active | 1964 to 1982 |
| Players | Best for 3 or 4. Rule variations for 2. |
| Setup time | 5 minutes |
| Playing time | 30-60 minutes, depending on number of players |
| Chance | Low/medium (guessing) High, with optional use of random "activity" cards |
| Age range | 8 and up |
| Skills | Spelling, vocabulary |
| Website | Probe at BoardGameGeek |
Probe is a parlor game or board game introduced in the 1960s by Parker Brothers. It is reminiscent of the simple two-person game Hangman, whose object is to guess a word chosen by another player by revealing specific letters. Probe extends the number of players to a maximum of four and introduces additional game elements that increase the levels of both skill and chance. Like Hangman, each player has a secret chosen word. But unlike Hangman, the game ends when the last word, not the first word, is revealed. All players remain in the game until the end.[1] It was created by Ted Leavitt and licensed by him to Parker Brothers.[2]