Poetry For Neanderthals

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Get your team to guess secret words and phrases, but watch your vocabulary—using any multi-syllable word means getting bopped with the iconic inflatable club.

Poetry for Neanderthals (published by Exploding Kittens) is a fast-paced, family-friendly party game designed to test your communication skills under pressure. The primary gameplay objective follows classic word-guessing formats like Taboo: players act as the "Neanderthal Poet" trying to guide their team to guess specific terms before the sand timer runs out.

The primary mechanical highlight is its hilarious penalty system: if the poet slips up and uses a word with more than one syllable, opponents get to immediately bop them on the head with the 2-foot-long inflatable "No!" stick. Designed for 2 or more players aged 7 and up, lighthearted rounds play out in about 15 minutes. To lead your tribe to victory, you must think fast, simplify your vocabulary, and avoid the dreaded club.

Game Specs at a Glance:
Age Range: 7+ Years
Publisher: Exploding Kittens
Play Time: 15 Minutes
Player Count: 2+ Players
Complexity: Very Light (Word Guessing, Party Game, Social Humor)

What's in the Box?

  • 200 Double-Sided Cards
  • 1 2-Foot Inflatable "No1" Stick
  • 1 Sand Timer
  • 2 Team Point Slates and Rules

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Poetry For Neanderthals

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