Ransom Notes

Charty Party LLC · Board game · 2021
3–6 · best 6 30–90 min Weight 1.0/5
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Our Verdict
HIGHLY RECOMMENDED

Ideal for fans of party games where humor and creativity border on absurdity.

Highlights
  • Guaranteed laughs every round
  • Creative chaos with wild combos
  • Easy to learn and play
  • Massive replayability with word variety
Keep in mind
  • Requires a lighthearted group
  • Judge bias is part of the fun
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About the game

What you do in a play session

Ransom Notes is that party game that'll have everyone in stitches with absurd sentences. The idea is simple: you get a bunch of word magnets and must craft responses to outrageous prompts like 'How to confess you clogged the party toilet?' or 'What to say on a first date?'. The result? Hilarious combos even Shakespeare couldn't predict. Each round, a different judge picks the funniest (or least terrible) answer, and the winner scores a point. First to 5 points wins, but the real prize is watching your friend justify why 'flying dog with sauce' is a valid response. With hundreds of word magnets, every game is fresh and creative chaos is guaranteed. Pro tip: don't play this with people who take life too seriously.

Best player count

BGG community vote

3–6 players
3 REC
4 REC
5 BEST
6 BEST

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Game details

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Components: Magnets Crowdfunding: Kickstarter Game: Ransom Notes Mechanism: Judging Games Misc: LongPack Games
Publisher Charty Party LLC
Designer Evan Katz, Josh Roberts
Artist Michael Guthrie

Community

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427wishlist
32want to play

Frequently Asked Questions

Quick answers before you buy

5 questions
How many players can join?
3 to 6 players. More people = more chaos (and more fun).
Is there adult content?
Nothing explicit, but some prompts may lead to risqué jokes depending on the group.
Do you need paper/pens?
Nope! Everything's handled with magnets and prompt cards.
How long does it take?
30-90 minutes, depending on your group's pace and how many laugh-induced pauses you take.
Can kids play?
12+ works, but the humor shines best with teens/adults.

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