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Poetry For Neanderthals (By Exploding Kittens)

A Hilarious Party Game of Simple Words
Series: Poetry For Neanderthals
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Brief Description
Poetry for Neanderthals is a family-friendly party game similar to Taboo where players earn points by getting their teammates to guess words and phrases. The catch is that the "Neanderthal Poets" are only allowed to use single syllable words. If they use any words with more than... Read More

Players

2+ players

Time to play

10–20 minutes

Age

7 years or older / Adults

Game type

Base Game

$4499
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Description

Poetry for Neanderthals is a family-friendly party game similar to Taboo where players earn points by getting their teammates to guess words and phrases. The catch is that the "Neanderthal Poets" are only allowed to use single syllable words. If they use any words with more than one syllable, the other team gets to bop them with a 2-foot inflatable club. The team with the most points wins!

  • Family-friendly
  • 5 minutes to learn, 15 minutes to play
  • Players 2+
  • Includes instruction manual, 200 cards, 1 sand timer, 2 game boards, Grok's poetry journal cards, and 1 inflatable club
  • Hilarious illustrations by Matthew Inman of The Oatmeal
  • Cards are double-sided totaling 400 clues for maximum re-playability

Product Details

INFORMATION

Barcode: 852131006303

Publisher: Exploding Kittens

Color pattern: Multicolor, Black

Recommended age group: 7 years or older, Adults

Toy game material: Cardboard, Plastic, Vinyl

DIMENSIONS

Weight: 510g

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Series: Poetry For Neanderthals

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  • Poetry For Neanderthals (By Exploding Kittens) Poetry For Neanderthals (By Exploding Kittens)
    Shirl's Pick
    $4499
    Poetry For Neanderthals (By Exploding Kittens)
    Poetry for Neanderthals is a family-friendly party game similar to Taboo where players earn points by getting their teammates to guess words and phrases. The catch is that the "Neanderthal Poets" are only allowed to use single syllable words. If they...
    2+ players
    In Stock
    Ships Monday
  • Poetry for Neanderthals NSFW (By Exploding Kittens) Poetry for Neanderthals NSFW (By Exploding Kittens)
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    Poetry for Neanderthals NSFW (By Exploding Kittens)
    Exploding Kittens fastest growing game now with an “after-hours” twist 400 new clues designed to make adults blush Includes a brand new inflatable SLAP Stick to match the theme. Ages 17+ 2+ Players 15 Min To Play
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  • Poetry for Neanderthals Pop Culture Edition (by Exploding Kittens) Poetry for Neanderthals Pop Culture Edition (by Exploding Kittens)
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    Poetry for Neanderthals Pop Culture Edition (by Exploding Kittens)
    2+ Players  |  15+ Mins  |  Ages 7+ A word game where you must speak good or get poked with a stick. Earn points by getting teammates to guess secret words or phrases. ● Poets can only use single syllable...
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  • Poetry for Neanderthals Expansion (By Exploding Kittens) Poetry for Neanderthals Expansion (By Exploding Kittens)
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    Poetry for Neanderthals Expansion (By Exploding Kittens)
    Use these cards to play more game! Need more cards for the best word guessing game? Buy this  expansion pack to continue the fun and play more Poetry For Neanderthals.  Introducing the 1st Expansion Pack for Poetry for Neanderthals -...
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