Ransom Notes - The Ridiculous Word Magnet Party Game, 3+ Players

I bought Ransom Notes for family game nights, and it's been a great addition to our collection. My kids absolutely loved creating silly sentences with the word magnets. How It Works: Players use word magnets to answer prompts by creating ransom note-style responses. The limitation of available words forces creative (and often hilarious) solutions. It's simple enough that everyone grasps it immediately. Family Appeal: This worked brilliantly across different ages in our household. The kids enjoyed the silliness and freedom to be creative, while the adults appreciated the clever wordplay and unexpected combinations that emerged. Everyone was laughing, which is really all you want from a family game. Replayability: With different word magnets each round and various prompts, games feel fresh each time we play. We've brought it out multiple times since purchasing, and it hasn't gotten stale yet. Player Count: Works well with 3+ players as advertised. We've played with anywhere from 4 to 7 people, and it's been engaging at all group sizes. The more players, the more variety in responses. Easy to Understand: No complicated rules to learn or teach. Set up is quick, explanations take minutes, and you're playing almost immediately. Perfect for when you just want to jump into something fun without lengthy instructions. Quality: The magnets are decent quality and the board works well. Everything feels sturdy enough to withstand regular family use, including enthusiastic kids handling the pieces. The Laughter Factor: Watching my kids craft absurd sentences within the constraints of the available words was genuinely entertaining. There's something about the limitation that brings out creativity and humor in unexpected ways. Overall: A genuinely fun party game that delivered family entertainment and lots of laughs. If you want something lighthearted that gets everyone involved and giggling, this is an excellent choice. My kids keep asking to play it again, which is the best recommendation I can give.

absolutely the funniest game i’ve ever played, played best if you have a dark sense of humour - amazing quality cards, easy to play and plenty of card variety. i find it’s more fun to play while having a few drinks, the more nonsense the better! - using this as an excuse to put my funniest answers on here

Well this is great! So much fun. If you're thinking of buying it for a family game to play with kids, you can! I did. Though based on other reviews I was aware it might not be suitable. However I just made sure to remove any unsuitable cards and magnetic words before use. Please note, this will mean removing about a third, if not a bit more, of the cards! And quite a few magnetic words. A lot of them are VERY unsuitable for young kids (mine were 11 at the time of purchase and first play). To be honest, a lot of them I wouldn't want to use with my kids at any age - even if they were adults! Just a bit too rude and embarrassing for all! So, lots of the cards and magnetic words need removing, but you're still left with loads of suitable cards and words to play with. More than enough. You could also make up you own cards. We have been in stitches, crying with laughter playing this. It really is a great family game (once unsuitable cards and words removed), though I'd say maybe for age 10+. And you do need to have a certain level of silly humour. I removed a star because I feel there's no need for such inappropriate cards to be in a game. And I do think the company should make a family friendly version from the off. That would be great! Otherwise, defo recommended for easy fun on a family game night, if you're willing to spend the time sitting pulling all the inappropriate stuff out before showing it to your kids.

I bought this for my husband for Christmas and I can’t tell you how much we love it! We’ve played it every day with various family and visitors (including two teenagers who absolutely love it too!). Some of the answers have been hilarious. A couple of the cards are a bit risqué for the teenagers but we just pick another card and carry on. I’d highly recommend this game, it’s glorious. It’s so easy to get the hang of and is endlessly entertaining.

Really fun game to play with friends and family, had hours of fun on Christmas Day. It is easy to use as you can use just a few words to describe situation (which can be equally funny!), although fuller sentences tend to more entertaining.

The premise is fantastic. The execution is slightly wonky but we made 2 dead simple modifications and had an absolute whale of a time: 1. Use the "Party Gamer" alternate rules - it is so easy to play compared to the default rules. It avoids weird things like the judge being able to vote for their own entry. It is dead simple to follow the Party Gamer rules, as it is structured almost exactly like Cards Against Humanity. 2. Give players more time. The game suggests 60-90 seconds. We found 2 minutes to be just right to create tension while allowing people to craft some fantastically funny prompts.

This is great if you are with a group of ppl that are quite wordy and creative. It’s not for everyone and some people find it a bit pressured I think. But we loved it!

This is a good game and can be fun although not what I was expecting. Bought for a family Xmas game. The set up and ongoing management of the game is fiddly and requires a lot of space for each player trying to manage up to 80+ little magnetic words at a time. I wouldn't recommend this game for a big crowd due to the difficulty managing the pieces. Each player needs their own set of words that takes up a lot of room. Better suited for three or four people.

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Unterhaltsames Spiel, wenn Sie Cards Against Humanity oder Ähnliches mögen. Der einzige Nachteil ist, dass dieses Spiel meiner Meinung nach viel langsamer und weniger lustig ist.

Amazingly fun game. Very easy to pick up and play. Results depend on your group's mood- but very, very funny and great for parties. Pieces are well constructed and durable.

Bought this on a whim for a family Christmas Eve game. I was the only one super excited to play but by the second card, everyone was having a blast. Across varied ages (30-65) and desire for word play. Everyone at the table laughed hard, unlocked creativity, and didn’t want to stop playing when the game was over. This game makes me want to have small parties at home again.

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