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

This game is so much fun and great for gifts and groups. The quality of the cards and magnets is good. The balance between choice and creativity in this game is perfect, it’s similar to cards against humanities but gives you a little more freedom to create your answer without the anxiety of you having to completely make up answers.

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!

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.

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.

This game is genuinely funny once you get going. We had a wide age range playing, from 12 to over 60, and everyone was able to participate and laugh. It works well for mixed groups and different personalities. The biggest downside is setup. It takes a while to separate and organize everything before you can actually start playing. If someone wants to sort or arrange the pieces in a certain way, it adds even more time. Because of that, we do not pull it out as often as we probably would otherwise. If you do not mind a longer setup, it is a fun group activity. Just plan for the extra time before gameplay actually begins.

This is a fun game for families and friends! Lots of laughs! I highly recommend it!

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!

This is such a fun game to play. Especially with a lot of people. Highly recommend!!

A very fun game - easy to learn and play. Funny and a great addition to game night.

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This is an awesome party game. Every game feels fresh because the experience depends so much on the people you’re playing with. There are more than enough cards to keep things exciting and unpredictable every time. Whenever I play it with someone, they end up buying it themselves so 100% recommend!

This is the original expansion pack, with the extra metal plates so more people can play This was the cheapest price around This is such a fun game for a group of people.

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.