Winning the Voting Phase in Name City Animal: Valid or Not?

In Name City Animal the game is not over once answers are written; the voting phase begins, where players decide together whether each answer is valid. Many matches are won or lost here.

Almost Always Invalid

• Wrong starting letter.
• Blank categories.
• Off-topic words.
• Made-up, non-dictionary words.

Usually Accepted (but debatable)

• Insects as animals.
• Fruits and vegetables as plants.
• Districts and world cities if room rules allow.
• Foreign proper nouns on hard letters.

The Golden Rule

Use voting as a tool for fairness, not a weapon. Rejecting a correct answer just to hold a rival back backfires — trust at the table works against you. The best players vote consistently and honestly.