How to Win "The Family Feud"

Whether hosted by Richard Dawson or Ray Combs or John O'Hurley, “The Family Feud” has been a staple on daytime television for several decades. You may have what it takes to win at the “Feud” if you remember that there's more to the game than just guessing the answers.

Instructions

Difficulty: Moderately Easy

1. Pick your team wisely. You might love your Aunt Sue, but if she isn't knowledgable on a wide range of subjects and doesn't read much, don't ask her to play
2. Positioning is important. The captain of the team always stands at the front of the row and should be one of the better players. The second-best player should be positioned third, because the middle position gets the most questions. Of course, the weakest player should be last.
3. Always give an answer. If you're captain, instruct your family to answer no matter what. Have them think of several answers, just in case the one they had in mind is picked before the host gets to them. Any guess is better than silence.
4. Never pass. It's much better to chip away at the answers on the board and put the pressure on the opposing family than it is to be the family that has one last answer to choose. And if you sweep the answers, there's no chance for the opponents to steal. There's rarely a tactical advantage in passing.
5. After you've won the initial game and go to the “fast money round,” make sure you pick your two players wisely. The most clever players don't always perform the best, because you also have to think quickly under pressure. Also, consider mixing up the genders and ages of the two teammates, because the different perspectives will help them avoid similar answers.