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Ransom Notes: Base GameUpdated a month ago

Unleash Your Full Creativity With 100% Customizable Responses

Laugh Until You Cry Over New, Absurd Phrases

Never Run Out Of New Material With Endless Word Combos

Your New Ultimate Party Game For Up To 6 Players


How to Maximize Laughs With Ransom Notes

Craft your own answers to creative & complex prompts… with a pool of completely random words! Each round, a prompt is drawn and everyone has to respond by piecing together an answer on their magnetic tray.

The catch? You can only use a handful of randomly drawn word magnets. Let the weirdness begin.

4 Simple Ingredients For Endlessly Repeatable Fun

What’s inside your Ransom Notes box:

  • 850 Word Magnets

  • 250 Prompt Cards

  • 6 Metal Player Trays

  • Instructions


Ransom Notes FAQs:

Why is the game rated 15+?

  • Some of the prompt cards mention themes that are a bit adult, i.e. "Where do babies come from?" or "Write a commercial for cocaine." BUT, if you do want to make it entirely family friendly, pulling about 20% of the Prompt Cards should make the game totally PG and playable for all!

How long is each round?

  • Individual rounds usually take about 1-2 minutes to make a response (feel free to set a 90 second timer if you like). The whole game takes anywhere from 30-90 minutes, or until you run out of beer. 

How do the magnets work?

  • The word magnets in Ransom Notes work just like refrigerator magnets. They’ll stick right to the metal cards included in the game, but are easy to wipe off at the end of each round.

Does Ransom Notes: House Party Edition at Target stores have separate content?

  • Yes! The Ransom Notes: House Party Edition found at Target Stores has completely fresh prompt cards. and works seamlessly as an add-on game to both the Original Ransom Notes game and the Ransom Notes Expansion Pack. Enjoy!

 

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