How many players is Poetry for Neanderthals?

Poetry for Neanderthals plays with 2–12 players, ages 7 and up.

How long does Poetry for Neanderthals take to play?

A game of Poetry for Neanderthals takes 15 min, at light complexity (1.1/5 on BoardGameGeek).

Is Poetry for Neanderthals any good?

Poetry for Neanderthals rates 7.0/10 from 235 BoardGameGeek ratings. It is a humor / party game game built around communication limits, real-time, team-based game.

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Poetry for Neanderthals (2020)

2–12 players · 15 min · age 7+ · ★ 7.0 on BGG

Players: 2–12
Play time: 15 min
Age: 7+
Complexity: Light
BGG rating: 7.0/10

Best for 2–12 players aged 7+ who like humor games — light complexity, plays in 15 min.

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About Poetry for Neanderthals

A single-syllable word game in which you must speak good or get hit with stick!

Humor Party Game Prehistoric Real-time Word Game

Mechanics: Communication Limits, Real-Time, Team-Based Game · Designer: Elan Lee

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Poetry for Neanderthals FAQ

How many players is Poetry for Neanderthals?: Poetry for Neanderthals plays with 2–12 players, ages 7 and up.
How long does Poetry for Neanderthals take to play?: A game of Poetry for Neanderthals takes 15 min, at light complexity (1.1/5 on BoardGameGeek).
Is Poetry for Neanderthals any good?: Poetry for Neanderthals rates 7.0/10 from 235 BoardGameGeek ratings. It is a humor / party game game built around communication limits, real-time, team-based game.