# A game about stuffing balloons as a team, without talking. But it's a card game - there are no actual balloons.

## General Info
- **Year Published**: 2022
- **BGG Rating**: 7.4
- **BGG Rank**: —
- **Players**: 2-5
- **Duration**: 5-15 min
- **Weight**: 1.00 / 5
- **Designers**: Bez Shahriari
- **Artists**: Bez Shahriari
- **Publishers**: Stuff By Bez
- **Categories**: Card Game, Math, Number
- **Mechanics**: Cooperative Game, Hand Management, Memory

## Verdict
If you love silent teamwork and quick rounds, you’ll enjoy the thrill of not popping a balloon.Fun silent cooperationSimple hand managementShort playtimeNon‑verbal communication challengeReliance on intuitionRECOMMENDED

## Description
Debuted at UKGE 2022 as a nod to artist Bez, who famously stuffs games into balloons, this card game challenges you and your crew to silently fill ten balloons with objects without letting any pop. Each card depicts an object with two stats – weight and spikiness – and every balloon must receive exactly one card from each player. The twist (and the fun) is that most cards are played face‑down, forcing the team to read facial cues, gestures, and gut feelings to guess what their teammate will place. If a balloon’s total weight or spikiness exceeds its limit, it bursts and the game ends in disappointment. The goal is to cooperate, remember which cards have been used, manage your hand wisely, and, of course, stay completely silent. A quick 5‑15 minute experience for 2‑5 players, the game’s light weight (1/5) makes it perfect as a warm‑up or a filler between longer sessions. The blend of silent cooperation, hand management, and memory creates a playful tension that keeps everyone watching each other's eyes. Sync your intuitions and you’ll fill all ten balloons and claim victory; otherwise the only sound you’ll hear is a balloon pop. Ideal for fans of fast, cooperative, non‑verbal communication games.

## FAQ
### How many players can join?
2 to 5 players.

### How long does a game take?
Typically 5–15 minutes, depending on player count.

### What is the game’s complexity?
Very low (weight 1/5), perfect for beginners or as a filler.

### What components are included?
Object cards with weight and spikiness values, and balloon markers.

### Do I have to talk during the game?
No. Talking is prohibited; communication is limited to gestures and facial expressions.

### Who is the game best suited for?
Groups who enjoy cooperative play, quick rounds, and non‑verbal communication challenges.

### Are there any expansions or variants?
No official expansions have been released yet.