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Poetry for Neanderthals Word Guessing Party Game
Poetry for Neanderthals Word Guessing Party Game
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Product overview
Speak small words. Think fast. Try not to get bopped.
A silly, laugh-out-loud word game from Exploding Kittens, perfect for family game nights, parties, and casual gatherings.
Poetry for Neanderthals is a hilarious word-guessing party game where you must give clues using only one-syllable words, or face the inflatable NO! Stick.
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About this product
Speak small words. Think fast. Try not to get bopped.
A silly, laugh-out-loud word game from Exploding Kittens, perfect for family game nights, parties, and casual gatherings.
Poetry for Neanderthals is a hilarious word-guessing party game where you must give clues using only one-syllable words, or face the inflatable NO! Stick.
Product Description
Big laughs come from small words in Poetry for Neanderthals.
In this funny team-based word game, one player tries to get their teammates to guess a word or phrase before the timer runs out. Sounds easy enough, right? Tiny problem: the clue-giver may only use words with one syllable.
Say a word with more than one syllable and the other team gets to call you out with the inflatable NO! Stick. It is silly, fast, loud, and exactly the kind of chaos that makes game night feel alive.
With 200 double-sided cards, team play, quick rounds, and simple rules, Poetry for Neanderthals is easy to bring out when you want everyone laughing quickly.
Why you’ll love it
- Silly word-guessing fun: A hilarious party game with a silly single-syllable twist.
- Inflatable NO! Stick: Includes the famous inflatable NO! Stick for gentle rule-breaking bops.
- Quick to start: Easy to learn and simple to play, even with new players.
- Great for gatherings: Perfect for family game nights, parties, holidays, and casual get-togethers.
- Creative and funny: Encourages fast clues, teamwork, clever thinking, and plenty of laughter.
- Lots of replay value: Includes 200 double-sided cards for many rounds of fun.
- Flexible play: Can be played in teams, with special rules included for 2 or 3 players.
Quick Details
- Players: 2+
- Recommended age: 7+
- Game type: Word guessing, party game, team game
- Play style: Competitive teams
- Main mechanic: Give clues using only one-syllable words
- Includes: 200 double-sided cards, 2 game boards/slates, 90-second sand timer, inflatable NO! Stick, repair patch, and instructions
- Publisher: Exploding Kittens
- Language: English
Good to Know
- Team-based play: Players form two teams for the main game.
- Timed rounds: One player gives clues while their teammates guess as many words or phrases as possible before the timer runs out.
- One-syllable clues only: The clue-giver may only use words with one syllable.
- No shortcuts: Gestures, charades, rhyming clues, initials, abbreviations, and other languages may not be used.
- Penalty fun: If a rule is broken, the card goes to the penalty space and the NO! Stick makes its dramatic appearance.
- Small-group rules: The game also includes adjusted rules for 2 or 3 players.
- Safety note: Not suitable for children under 3 years due to small parts.
Care & Maintenance
Keep the cards and boards dry and store all components back in the box after play. Wipe the inflatable NO! Stick gently with a soft, dry cloth when needed. Keep away from sharp objects, moisture, and rough surfaces.