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DaDaDa

The Op Games, L'Espadon Insouciant, Happy Baobab · Board game · 2024
8.2 Ludopedia
6.7 BoardGameGeek
2–99 · best 4, 5, 6
15–30 min
Weight 1.1/5
Year 2024
Minimum age 8+
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8.2 rating Ludopedia
6.7 rating BoardGameGeek
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Our Verdict
RECOMMENDED

DaDaDa is the perfect choice for anyone looking for a fast, creative party game that does not take itself too seriously. The experience of inventing a language on the fly creates hilarious moments and requires great synergy between players. It is ideal for groups who enjoy deduction games with a touch of madness and memory.

Highlights
  • Constant linguistic creativity
  • Fast and dynamic matches
  • Very easy to teach
  • Unique experience every game
Keep in mind
  • Can be chaotic for some
  • Relies on group interaction
  • Memory can be challenging
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About the game

What you do in a play session

Have you ever wondered what it would be like to invent a language from scratch with your friends while trying to read their minds? In DaDaDa, that is exactly the premise. The game starts simply: you flip a sound card, like "PU", and then an image card. You decide that the image is called "PU", and just like that, the dictionary for your new language begins to take shape. The next player does the same, and if they agree with your logic, they add their image to your sound. If not, they create a new sound and a new association. It is a delightful mess of strange noises and visual associations that get increasingly complex as you play.

The real fun kicks in once you have a collection of sounds and images on the table. The active player secretly chooses one of those images and must describe it using only the sounds you have invented. If you need to describe a dog and your language has established that "PU" is the sound for "animal" and "PEH" is the sound for "furry", you might say something like "PU-PEH-PEH". The rest of the group needs to use memory and deduction to understand your logic and point to the correct card. It is a constant exercise in creativity and fine-tuning your group's wavelength.

DaDaDa is the type of game with zero barrier to entry. Since the language is created on the fly, every session is a unique and often hilarious experience. It does not matter if you are a seasoned gamer or someone who has never touched a board game; the focus here is on limited communication and the ability to get on the same page as your friends. It is perfect for breaking the ice, having a good laugh, and seeing how everyone interprets the world differently. Get ready to say "DaDaDa" and watch everyone try to figure out if you are talking about an apple or an elephant!

Rules videos

Learn by watching before you open the box

2 videos

In English

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2–99 players
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Game details

Mechanics, categories, families and credits

Mechanics

Communication Limits Cooperative Game Deduction Memory Negotiation Pattern Recognition Team-Based Game

Categories

Card Game Humor Party Game

Families

Theme: Fictional Languages
Publisher The Op Games, L'Espadon Insouciant, Happy Baobab, Pegasus Spiele
Designer Gustavo (mut/moochi) Ceci Guimarães, Julian Spinelli, Lee McGirr, TJ Spalty

Community

Data from BoardGameGeek

831owners
214wishlist
19want to play

Frequently Asked Questions

Quick answers before you buy

6 questions
How long does a game take?
Matches are very quick, usually lasting between 15 to 30 minutes.
How many people can play?
The game is extremely flexible, accommodating from 2 to 99 players.
Is it hard to learn the rules?
Not at all, the weight is very low (1.1/5). You can learn it in under 5 minutes.
Do I need to be good at languages?
Not at all! The game is about inventing silly sounds and trying to understand each other.
Is it a cooperative or competitive game?
It is a cooperative game; everyone wins or loses together while trying to communicate.
Do the cards get repetitive?
Since the language changes every time you play, the experience always feels fresh.

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