Perfection is a traditional game created for multiple players of almost all ages, but not everyone truly knows how to play Perfection. The game comprises a timer which players must beat while trying to fit game pieces into their correct slots.
It sounds much easier than it is and if you do not beat the timer, everything the player worked to accomplish goes awry. Perfection is an intensely fun game, and players take turns trying to show up their opponents. The game has varying versions, but they are all fun. For people who love a challenge, this is the perfect game because no one ever really achieves perfection consecutive times. This article will outline how to play the game, its history, components, and objectives.
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Object of Perfection
There is a straightforward objective to the Perfection board game, and that is to be the fastest player to match every shape into their slot. There is a maximum of 25 figures, and they all have a hole on the game tray that fits the game pieces. Players must place the shapes in the correct slots before the timer ends to win the game.
The number of shapes is dependent on the version of the game they are playing. The rules vary based on the game version. The official Perfection instructions may differ based on the version as well. The setup is usually easy, as outlined below.
What’s in the Box
Perfection requires adult assembly due to small parts. The package contains the following:
- 25 geometric shapes (may vary depending on the version)
- Pop-up tray
- Timer
- Rules Book
Game pieces may include:
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Setting up the Game
- Place the pop-up tray inside the game unit.
- Place the shapes to the side of the game in a disorderly way.
- Make sure the handles of the shapes are upwards.
- Set the switch to the “STOP” marker.
- Spin the timer dial until it gets to zero.
- Push down the pop up tray and choose the first player.
How to Play Perfection
The Perfection board game can be played solo but achieves the most incredible enjoyment with multiple players unless they are an extreme introvert.
1. Number of Players & Play Time
While there is no limit to the number of people who can play Perfection at a time, the ideal number for most board games is usually 4 to 6 players. The game time is 60 seconds maximum for each player’s turn.
If a player finishes before the timer stops, they promptly shift the timer switch to “STOP.” This marks the end of their turn.
2. Gameplay
Whichever number the dial points to at the end of each turn is when the upcoming player needs to beat. A single player can challenge him or herself to beat their previous time. Every player thinks they know how to play Perfection until the pop-up tray says otherwise by scattering the game pieces all over when they fail to finish on time.
3. Scoring And Winning
The time to take score and determine winners is often when all the screams and shouts come into play. If a player fails to complete their turn before the timer stops, the pop-up tray will send the shapes flying everywhere! The player’s turn ends, and the next player aims to beat the original 60 seconds. Perfection rules come into play at this point when frustrated players challenge the time or actions of their fellow players
History Of Perfection
Perfection has been around for a very long. It was first created by the Pennsylvania-based Harmonic Reed Company in the 1970s. They are also know as Reed Toys. The patent for Perfection would later be purchased by Milton Bradley.
The pop-up tray was not an original feature of the Perfection board game. The original game included a yellow and red board that comprised 25 game pieces. Instead of the pop-up tray, it had a mechanical concoction that consisted of an ejector sheet beneath the slots. The ejector was operated by a button that the player had to push to mock their opponent. It also had a board to keep score.
The original game also had blocks to fill a number of the holes to make it simpler for children. The players would then take the corresponding shapes out of the game.
How the Game Perfection Changed Over Time
The Perfection game is so popular that multiple countries have created their own versions. According to BoardGameGeek, a reputable company that focuses on the best board games annually, there are 30 versions of Perfection overall in multiple countries worldwide.
There have been three primary variations of Perfection over the years:
Superfection
Superfection was designed in 1975 as a refined edition of Perfection. The purpose of this design is to compile sixteen dual-puzzle pieces and position them in the tray within 120 seconds.
Challenge Perfection
The Challenge version of Perfection was created three years later. A maximum of four people could challenge each other to fill eighteen slots with geometric shapes.
Players play against each other to be the first to fill their base of 18 figures first. There is no pop up in this version, but an enticing element was the different, the ability of players to snag a piece needed by their challenger.
Head-To-Head Perfection
It was created in the late 1980s and required two competitors to place 25 shapes as quickly as possible into the pop-up tray. Both players have the power to pop up their competitors board if the timer goes off. That function is facilitated by two bars to each side of the board.
Other Popular Versions of Perfection
Perfection Neon Pop
Perfection is made by Hasbro Gaming and this eye-catching Neon pop-up board is for multiple players and great for families. It’s recommended for ages 5 and older and has 25 game pieces.
Perfection for Preschoolers
This other Hasbro Gaming version is specifically for kids ages four and above. It comes with only nine shapes but with all the excitement of the pop-up board.
Scramble!
Scramble is made by Mukikim and this version requires two players. It is good for formulating shape awareness and problem-solving skills. It comes in an easy to carry case, and assembling it is simple. Players compete simultaneously and not consecutively, which adds another layer of fun to the game.
Frequently Asked Questions
Does the game Perfection need batteries?
Answer: The perfection game requires no batteries.
Who makes the game perfection?
Hasbro games make the current version of the game.
What is the world record for game perfection?
Checks of several official sites do not reveal any official world record for Perfection. However, a video shows a young girl who completed the game in 28 seconds, which many are touting as the world record.
