Poetry for Neanderthals.

Publisher: Los Angeles, California : Exploding Kittens, LLC, [2021]Copyright date: ©2021Description: 1 game (220 cards, 2 game boards, 1 inflatable numbers stick, 1 sand timer, 1 rulebook) : color, paper, cardboard ; in box 3.64 x 7.99 x 5.24 inContent type:
  • three-dimensional form
Media type:
  • unmediated
Carrier type:
  • object
  • card
Subject(s): Genre/Form: DDC classification:
  • GAME POE
LOC classification:
  • GV1469
Summary: "Poetry for Neanderthals is a family-friendly party game similar to Taboo where players earn points by getting their teammates to guess words and phrases. The catch is that you are only allowed to use single syllable words. If you use any words with more than one syllable, the other team gets to bop you with a 2-foot inflatable club." --Container.
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Item type Current library Collection Call number Status Date due Barcode
Board Game Board Game Learning Library Board Games BDGAME Poe (Browse shelf(Opens below)) Available 28721826727231

Container: Really Useful Box 1.75L.

Replacement Cost: Poetry For Neanderthal=$13.49 + Plastic Storage Container=$6.99: Total Cost = $20.48.

Title from container.

2+ players.

Duration of play: 15 minutes.

"Poetry for Neanderthals is a family-friendly party game similar to Taboo where players earn points by getting their teammates to guess words and phrases. The catch is that you are only allowed to use single syllable words. If you use any words with more than one syllable, the other team gets to bop you with a 2-foot inflatable club." --Container.

Ages 7 and up.

Patron comment on 04/07/2026

I have played this game at several family holiday celebrations and it always ends in laughter. Mastering the rule of only speaking in one-syllable words takes practice; this game is a great brain workout!

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