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

Easy and quick to learn, great because everyone can play every round. Can be as family friendly or as adult as the players make it. A lot of fun.

I picked up Ransom Notes for game nights with friends. We were looking for something quick, easy to play, and guaranteed to get laughs when people are tired of the same old card games. We played with 5 of us on a Friday night: players pull random magnets, draw a prompt (like “Tell someone you've clogged their toilet at a party”), and scramble to build the funniest sentence. It took under a minute for everyone to get the hang of it. Pros Instantly funny, even with people who don’t consider themselves “game-night kind of people.” Incredibly easy to learn; there are no complicated rules or long instructions. Endless replayability thanks to 840 magnets + 250 prompts. Great for group settings or parties; works well even with larger groups if you team up. Compact packaging: very easy to store or throw in a bag for travel. Cons / what to know Humor leans toward absurd and sometimes crass. If you’re playing with kids or more conservative folks, you might want to pre-screen / skip certain prompts. Some magnets feel a little small if you prefer larger print / words. This could be tricky under dim lighting or for folks with large hands. For a tight group of 2–3 people, the game is less fun; best with 4–6+ players. Especially good for game nights, holiday get-togethers, or just killing time with friends. Definitely recommend!

This game is hysterical! The whole family enjoyed this with friends. The original game pack has some words/cards that aren't necessarily for young kids, but there's a family expansion pack we got, too. Definitely a creative, fun game!

we had a great time playing this game. it's great to see what players come up with. some questions/tiles may not be family friendly. initial set up took awhile. putting everything back in the box was....challenging (see note below). I would recommend this game. alternate game mode: set a timer to see how long it takes to successfully put all the pieces back into the box. LOL

I ordered this as a fun party game. We’ve played a couple times now and had a blast. What makes it great for parties is that it’s simple enough to easily explain to folks who haven’t played before. They pick it up easily and are comfortable after just the first round. The ad says the game is for 3 to 6 players, but you could easily make it work for 7 or 8 players by providing your own steel surfaces for the magnets such as metal cake or pie pans. It comes with a ton of prompt cards, so I don’t think we will ever get tired of it. The trays for the magnets are steel, so they are very durable. The words are printed labels affixed to sheet magnets which are then stamped most of the way through but need to be pulled apart before you can play for the first time. I see that other reviewers had trouble pulling them apart but we didn’t have any issues. Somewhere I read that games go from 30 to 90 minutes on average. We have played for over an hour and didn’t “finish” because we spent too much time laughing, but that’s a good thing.

Hilarious game, and fun for the whole family. Every level of player can find fun in this game.

My whole family has enjoyed this game a lot! Really fun and seems like it won't ever get old due to the seemingly infinite possibilities. There's a few cards that are inappropriate for kids but otherwise seems great for my older kids (10, 13). It is challenging but fun. It takes time to setup the first time because you have to separate the 800+ magnets (they come in these sheets) but after that it's quick. Great addition to our game closet!

I'm a little disappointed in this game and wish I had instead bought a similar game that's a little faster and easier. It plays the same as Apples to Apples and many other games with one subject card, one judge, and the players try to come up with something creative and funny that matches the subject. We thought it's a little too difficult to put single words together, staring at 75 random tiles, and your mind goes kinda mush after a few rounds. Definitely not a game you would play late in the night or after a few drinks. They would have a better game if they provided short phrases instead of individual words. I feel as though it's better for people that are creative or really good with words. My teacher wife (with a background in literacy) clearly was one of the best but we also had some friends that were surprisingly better at putting words together in odd ways. If you're a wiz at Wheel of Fortune or an avid reader it might be the game for you. As a scientist that struggles with abstract things, I was completely stumped at times and didn't even have a submission on some rounds, just gave up. Even besides that, it seemed to take us 3-5min each round to even come up with something, players completely quiet trying to think, so we found it to be a quiet and slow game, not necessarily what you want for a fun family & friends game night. However with that being said, there were rounds with particularly funny moments, so it has some redeeming qualities. I just don't see it being a regular go-to game and we will likely pick others most nights.

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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.

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.

Great little game, unfortunately, the package was damaged in shipping.

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