Our Verdict
RECOMMENDED
Chaotic and frantic fun for large groups who love laughing at absurd situations.
Highlights
- Fast and exciting pace
- Easy to learn
- Guaranteed laughs
- Perfect for parties
Keep in mind
- Requires language proficiency
- Can be stressful for some
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About the game
What you do in a play session
You know that moment when the crew is gathered, the energy is high, and you just want something that makes everyone laugh and panic at the same time? Stay Cool is exactly that controlled chaos! The premise seems simple enough, but when the action starts, your brain is going to fry. The goal is to answer general knowledge questions, but with a twist: you have to do two things at once while the clock is ticking. While you are verbally answering questions from the neighbor on your left, you must use letter dice to 'write' the answers to questions from the neighbor on your right. And it doesn't stop there! Time is tracked by a 30-second sand timer that must be flipped repeatedly. In the first round, you have two minutes of pure frenzy. In the second, the challenge ramps up: you must instruct the player flipping the timer to flip it before the sand runs out. If you forget to tell them, your turn ends immediately! To top it all off, the third round is the peak of desperation: you have to do it all again, but with a cruel twist... you can't see the sand timer! It's a game of reflexes, multitasking, and above all, lots of laughs when someone tries to form a word with dice and ends up saying something completely absurd under pressure. It's the perfect game to break the ice and test who the multitasking master is in your group of friends.
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Rules videos
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In English
Best player count
BGG community vote
3
REC
4
BEST
5
REC
6
REC
7
OK
Soundtrack
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Mechanics, categories, families and credits
Mechanics
Categories
Families
Publisher
Scorpion Masqué, 999 Games, Albi, Hobby World
Designer
Julien Sentis
Artist
NILS
Community
Data from BoardGameGeek
3,085owners
554wishlist
72want to play
Frequently Asked Questions
Quick answers before you buy
How long does a game take?
It's super quick! Each round lasts just a few minutes, so the whole game is very dynamic.
What is the recommended age?
Since it requires speed and general knowledge, it works best for teens and adults.
Is it hard to learn?
Not at all! The rules are very straightforward; the hard part is doing everything at once.
How many players can play?
The game shines with groups of 3 to 7 players, making it ideal for parties.
Do I need to know English to play?
Yes, the game relies entirely on verbal questions and answers, so language proficiency is essential.
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