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product_id: 206416528
title: "Poetry for Neanderthals - Competitive Word Guessing Game - Party Game, Ideal for Family Night, Kid and Adult, 2+ Players, Ages 7+, 15 Minutes to Play"
brand: "exploding kittens"
price: "VT14758"
currency: VUV
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reviews_count: 13
category: "Exploding Kittens"
url: https://www.desertcart.vu/products/206416528-poetry-for-neanderthals-competitive-word-guessing-game-party-game-ideal
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# 15-minute fast-paced rounds 200 double-sided cards for endless variety 2-foot inflatable 'No!' Stick for hilarious penalties Poetry for Neanderthals - Competitive Word Guessing Game - Party Game, Ideal for Family Night, Kid and Adult, 2+ Players, Ages 7+, 15 Minutes to Play

**Brand:** exploding kittens
**Price:** VT14758
**Availability:** ✅ In Stock

## Summary

> 🎉 Speak simple, play hard, laugh harder!

## Quick Answers

- **What is this?** Poetry for Neanderthals - Competitive Word Guessing Game - Party Game, Ideal for Family Night, Kid and Adult, 2+ Players, Ages 7+, 15 Minutes to Play by exploding kittens
- **How much does it cost?** VT14758 with free shipping
- **Is it available?** Yes, in stock and ready to ship
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## Best For

- exploding kittens enthusiasts

## Why This Product

- Trusted exploding kittens brand quality
- Free international shipping included
- Worldwide delivery with tracking
- 15-day hassle-free returns

## Key Features

- • **Inclusive Fun:** Designed for ages 7+ and 2-6 players, bridging generations effortlessly.
- • **Instant Icebreaker:** Perfect for family nights, parties, or casual hangouts—fun kicks in immediately.
- • **Simple Yet Strategic:** Master the art of single-syllable wordplay to outwit your opponents.
- • **Compact & Travel-Ready:** Lightweight, no assembly needed, and packed with everything you need for spontaneous fun anywhere.
- • **Laugh-Out-Loud Penalties:** Get bopped with a giant inflatable 'No!' Stick for every slip-up—because who doesn’t love playful smackdowns?

## Overview

Poetry for Neanderthals is a fast, family-friendly word guessing game from Exploding Kittens featuring 200 double-sided cards, a 2-foot inflatable 'No!' Stick penalty, and 15-minute rounds. Designed for 2-6 players aged 7 and up, it combines simple single-syllable wordplay with slapstick humor to create an engaging, easy-to-learn party game that’s perfect for game nights, travel, and social gatherings.

## Description

Competitive word guessing game using single-syllable words to get team to guess phrases, with inflatable "No!" stick penalty. 2-6 players, 15 minutes of laughter.

Review: Great fun and good replay value - Great fun for a range of ages. Definitely helped having a couple of drinks before hand to loosen everyone up a little but it was a blast and everyone had a great time with this one. Great pacing and good quality yet quite novel with the inflatable club adding in some extra laughs - though once we got serious we forgot about it half the time and just stormed on! Great value for money and great set to start off.
Review: Very fun game - Great fun - good to play at game night with friends or family. Easy to learn. Keeps you on your toes!

## Features

- How to Play: Enter the world of Neanderthals where communication is simple and hilarious! Get your teammates to guess words and phrases, but there’s a catch—you can only use single-syllable words. Slip up and use a big word? Get ready to be bopped with a 2-foot inflatable "No!" Stick. The team with the most points at the end wins, but not without a lot of laughs along the way!
- What’s Included: Poetry for Neanderthals comes packed with 200 double-sided cards, 2 game boards, a 2-foot inflatable "No!" Stick (plus a repair patch for extra bopping), and a sand timer. Also included is an instruction manual (that you’ll probably skim) to get you started on your prehistoric adventure.
- Who's it For?: Perfect for 2-6 players, ages 7 and up, this family-friendly game is great for kids, teens, and adults. Whether you’re looking for a fun way to spend family game night or want to add some laughter to your next party, Poetry for Neanderthals is the perfect choice.
- Where to Play: Ideal for family game nights, parties, or gatherings with friends, Poetry for Neanderthals is also perfect for travel, camping, or any time you want to inject some prehistoric fun into your day. Easy to learn and endlessly entertaining, it’s a game that everyone will enjoy, no matter their age.
- Our Story: From the creators of Exploding Kittens and the mind behind The Oatmeal, Poetry for Neanderthals offers a unique blend of wordplay and slapstick humor. Backed by a wildly successful Kickstarter campaign and part of the Exploding Kittens universe (now even on Netflix!), this game continues to delight players worldwide with its simple rules and uproarious gameplay.

## Technical Specifications

| Specification | Value |
|---------------|-------|
| ASIN | B089DTQDLR |
| Age Range Description | Ages 7+ |
| Best Sellers Rank | 3,096 in Toys & Games ( See Top 100 in Toys & Games ) 92 in Dedicated Deck Card Games |
| Brand Name | Exploding Kittens |
| Colour | Multicoloured |
| Container Type | Box |
| Country Of Origin | China |
| Customer Reviews | 4.7 4.7 out of 5 stars (9,461) |
| Educational Objective | Improving language skills and vocabularies |
| Estimated Playing Time | 15 Minutes |
| Global Trade Identification Number | 00852131006303 |
| Grenre | Party |
| Included Components | Includes an instruction manual, 200 cards, 1 sand timer, 2 game boards, Grok's poetry journal cards, and 1 inflatable club. |
| Is Assembly Required | No |
| Item Dimensions | 9.2 x 20.3 x 13.3 centimetres |
| Item Dimensions L x W | 71.1L x 5.1W centimetres |
| Item Type Name | Poetry for Neanderthals |
| Item Weight | 0.01 Kilograms |
| Language | English |
| Manufacturer | Exploding Kittens |
| Manufacturer Part Number | POET-CORE-3 |
| Material Type | Cardboard |
| Maximum Age Recommendation | 1000 |
| Minimum Age Recommendation | 84 |
| Model Name | Poésie pour les Néandertaliens |
| Model Number | POET-CORE-3 |
| Model Year | 2019 |
| Number of Items | 1 |
| Number of Players | 2-8 |
| Operation Mode | Manual |
| Other Special Features of the Product | Board Game |
| Package Quantity | 1 |
| Power Source | Manual |
| Product Style | Poetry for Neanderthals |
| Set Name | Poetry for Neanderthals |
| Size | 20.32 cm x 9.21 cm x 13.31 cm |
| Sub Brand | Neanderthals |
| Subject Character | Kittens |
| Theme | Educational, Humor |
| UPC | 852131006303 |
| Unit Count | 1.0 count |

## Product Details

- **Age range (description):** Ages 7+
- **Brand:** Exploding Kittens
- **Material:** Cardboard
- **Number of players:** 2-8
- **Theme:** Educational, Humor

## Images

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## Available Options

This product comes in different **Style** options.

## Questions & Answers

**Q: If I lose the inflatable club, would it be safe to replace it with a real club, truncheon, or large stick for game use?**
A: I would only recommend a real club if you first equip it with spikes.  Games with consequences keep everyone on their feet!

**Q: Is the club a suitable improvised self-defense implement in emergencies?**
A: Absolutely not! The club is inflatable, and would not be useful as a weapon at all.

**Q: We can’t blow up the “No” stick. Any suggestions?**
A: We're so sorry to hear that! Please email support@explodingkittens.com so we can get you a replacement inflatable No Stick right away.

**Q: Can three people play this game?**
A: Three people could play but one person would have to play on both teams. It works best with 4 or more.

## Customer Reviews

### ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ Great fun and good replay value
*by P***L on 4 January 2026*

Great fun for a range of ages. Definitely helped having a couple of drinks before hand to loosen everyone up a little but it was a blast and everyone had a great time with this one. Great pacing and good quality yet quite novel with the inflatable club adding in some extra laughs - though once we got serious we forgot about it half the time and just stormed on! Great value for money and great set to start off.

### ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ Very fun game
*by L***A on 28 February 2026*

Great fun - good to play at game night with friends or family. Easy to learn. Keeps you on your toes!

### ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ Me talk dumb. Game make brain hurt. We have best time.
*by E***. on 1 August 2025*

This game is pure chaotic joy. You’re only allowed to speak in one-syllable words while trying to get your team to guess phrases like “polar bear” or “baby shower.” Sounds easy? Nope. It’s like trying to give directions while your vocabulary goes on strike. The fun is non-stop — kids, adults, grandparents, even the moody teenager laughed. It’s rare to find a game that levels the playing field, where even the most articulate person ends up sounding like a confused Neanderthal yelling, “wet food for face!” Now, about the quality — it’s genuinely well made. Cards are sturdy, easy to read, and the game is compact and simple to set up. And then… there’s the No Stick. It’s inflatable, hilarious, and YES, it comes with a hole in it on purpose so it doesn’t pop during gameplay. At first I thought it was defective. Then I realised it's just... brilliantly dumb by design. In terms of value for money, it’s great. You get loads of cards, endless replayability, and big laughs for a reasonable price. Plus, you don’t need any batteries, screens, or extra patience, just the ability to sound like you’ve never learned to speak. If you're looking for something light, fast-paced, and guaranteed to cause hilarious speech malfunctions, this is it. A total hit for game nights, rainy afternoons, or surviving family gatherings with a smile.

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*Last updated: 2026-05-06*