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🎉 Speak simple, play hard, bop harder!
Poetry for Neanderthals is a fast-paced, family-friendly word guessing game where players can only use single-syllable words to get teammates to guess phrases. Featuring 200 double-sided cards, 2 game boards, and a 2-foot inflatable 'No!' Stick for hilarious penalty bops, this game is perfect for 2-6 players aged 7 and up. Created by Exploding Kittens, it combines clever wordplay with slapstick humor, making it an ideal choice for parties, family game nights, and social gatherings.







| ASIN | B089DTQDLR |
| Age Range Description | Adult |
| Best Sellers Rank | #2,561 in Toys & Games ( See Top 100 in Toys & Games ) #71 in Dedicated Deck Card Games |
| Brand Name | Exploding Kittens |
| Color | White |
| Container Type | Box |
| Customer Reviews | 4.8 4.8 out of 5 stars (9,721) |
| Educational Objective | Enhance language skills, creativity, and teamwork |
| Estimated Playing Time | 15 Minutes |
| Global Trade Identification Number | 00852131006303 |
| Grenre | Board Game |
| Included Components | Includes an instruction manual, 200 cards, 2 game boards, Grok's poetry journal cards, and 1 inflatable club (Contents may vary) |
| Is Assembly Required | No |
| Item Dimensions | 3.64 x 7.99 x 5.24 inches |
| Item Dimensions L x W | 28"L x 2"W |
| Item Type Name | Poetry for Neanderthals |
| Item Weight | 0.01 Kilograms |
| Language | English |
| Manufacturer | Exploding Kittens |
| Manufacturer Maximum Age (MONTHS) | 1000.0 |
| Manufacturer Minimum Age (MONTHS) | 84.0 |
| Manufacturer Part Number | POET-CORE-3 |
| Manufacturer Warranty Description | No Warranty |
| Material Type | Paper |
| Model Name | Original Edition |
| Model Number | POET-CORE-3 |
| Model Year | 2019 |
| Number of Items | 1 |
| Number of Players | 2+ |
| Operation Mode | Manual |
| Other Special Features of the Product | Board Game |
| Package Quantity | 1 |
| Product Style | Poetry for Neanderthals |
| Set Name | Neanderthals |
| Size | Small |
| Sub Brand | Neanderthals |
| Subject Character | Burrito |
| Theme | Games |
| UPC | 852131006303 |
| Unit Count | 1.0 Count |
M**E
So much laughing!
One of the silliest, hilarious, easy, and all age appropriate games ever. An absolute must for family reunions. We even had the teenagers in stitches. Very simple, really funny. And it comes with a blow-up “club” you get to bonk your opponents with. Highly Recommend!
R**L
A Hilarious Family Card Game!
The premise of Poetry for Neanderthals is simple: players must compose and guess words or phrases using only single-syllable words. However, there's a hilarious twist - if you use any word with more than one syllable, you'll get whacked with an inflatable club! It's a clever and challenging way to test your linguistic skills while keeping everyone entertained. The game comes with a set of cards featuring single-syllable words, making it easy for players to construct their Neanderthal poetry. The goal is to have your teammates guess your phrases correctly without resorting to complex vocabulary. This game fosters creativity and quick thinking as players must find innovative ways to express ideas with restricted language. It's an excellent opportunity to have a blast while expanding your vocabulary and having some light-hearted fun. The game's white color design adds a clean and minimalist touch, and the high-quality materials ensure that it will withstand countless play sessions. Poetry for Neanderthals is a fantastic icebreaker at parties or family gatherings, encouraging everyone to let loose and showcase their Neanderthal poetic talents. The game's inclusive nature allows players of all ages and skill levels to participate, ensuring that everyone feels engaged and part of the fun. Moreover, the fast-paced gameplay keeps everyone on their toes, making each round full of excitement and anticipation. It's an ideal game for breaking the ice and bringing smiles to everyone's faces. In conclusion, Poetry for Neanderthals is a brilliant addition to any game collection. Its creative concept, easy-to-learn rules, and uproarious laughter make it a perfect choice for family game nights and gatherings. So, why not embrace your inner Neanderthal and grab a copy of Poetry for Neanderthals to kickstart your next fun-filled game night!
G**G
Fun for all ages
Great fun! Played it before with kids, young adults and older folks, and all ages had so much laughs! Takes less than 2 minutes to brief everyone the instructions.
R**J
Fun
It’s fun! Funny to find out who understands what a syllable is and who doesn’t 😂
A**R
Easy, social game
A quick, easy, and fun game. More of a social game, so you can play with your friends who don’t care for boards games.
A**L
Game fun i talk like cave man you guess
This game is so fun! I now instinctively speak like a cave person, and its a problem im getting ready to eat small tree cheese soup (broccoli cheddar soup) this game is addicting if you like speaking like a cave person than this is the game for you I highly recommend poetry for Neanderthals
A**R
Fun for the Entire family-but a little help needed for an eight year old.
This was so much fun! Ages 8-73 were all laughing and struggling to find single syllable words to get us to guess the word on the cards. Everyone loved the blowup Neanderthal club/bat thing too. Imagine all your friends and/or family acting like Bam-Bam, the little boy from The Flinstones cartoon. It was an additional element that initially seemed unnecessary but quickly proved to be a brilliant addition that kept everyone involved, no matter what team was taking its turn guessing. We had the player of the opposite team standing over the person giving the clues…it was so funny watching everyone on both sides play different parts of the Neanderthal theme. The rules are also wonderful from a growth mindset perspective. It is almost inevitable each person, at some point, will say part of the word on their card or use a multi-syllable word without thinking but the rules are that you just lose a point and move onto the next card, as long as time is still left on the timer. So a mistake doesn’t become upsetting to those who may be overly competitive or “intense.” Note for younger players: I was worried it would be hard for my 8 year old nephew to fully grasp the single syllable rule for giving clues and to still feel like he was having fun playing a game vs feeling like he was in school or something. He struggled a little at the beginning. He did eventually get the hang of it but we also purposely chose either his Mom or myself as the one from the other team, standing next to him with the blow-up club, so we could whisper ideas or words to prompt him if he was struggling with a clue. We weren’t telling him what to say though…it’s hard to explain but if you have younger kids there’s likely so,done there who will know what I mean. He was so proud when he’d get us to guess the right thing and he had a blast playing the Bam-Bam part as well. We all did. HIGHLY RECOMMEND
A**R
Super fun
Played it during the holidays with family and really fun and easy to play. Suitable for small or large groups.
A**I
Funnnnm
Q**I
Great party game and easy to explain the rules and get started. Fairly quick set-up.
C**E
A lot of fun to play with friends, we laughed so much. Four of us played together which worked really well for us. Think it would be a great game to play with kids as well.
P**L
Great fun for a range of ages. Definitely helped having a couple of drinks before hand to loosen everyone up a little but it was a blast and everyone had a great time with this one. Great pacing and good quality yet quite novel with the inflatable club adding in some extra laughs - though once we got serious we forgot about it half the time and just stormed on! Great value for money and great set to start off.
S**S
Lo utilizo en clase para finalizar algunos días y los alumnos lo pasan genial. No puedo evitar reírme yo también cuando los veo explicarse, y también mejoran su agilidad mental.
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