Ransom Notes

Today's review is of the 2021 release, Ransom Notes. For 3-6 players, it takes 30-90 minutes.

Overview

In this party game, each person has a metal plate and handful of random word magnets. One player draws an displays a card explaining a situation on it. The other players use their word magnets to assemble a 'suitable' response on their plate. The player who drew the card collects the answers, reads them aloud, and decides which response is best. All used words go back in the box, then the next player (clockwise) draws a card and the next round begins. The person with the most 'correct' responses wins! I think!

box back, showing components and example; image from here

Review

As with most party games, the intent here isn't to win but laugh a lot and have fun. And it accomplishes that. The bizarre responses can be absolutely hilarious. And it is fun to use a limited pool of words, which forces creativity (and enhances the hilarity). That said, I ding this for two reasons: 

- it is rated 17+, so be careful. Some mature themes possible.

- they should have a 'basic' word pool of common articles, prepositions, pronouns, etc. Though the odd sentences are hilarious, some are incoherent when you lack the basic words.

Rating: B