Game Info
Year
2024
Players
2-15
Age
10+
Playtime
30 min
Complexity
1.2/5
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Description
Word-smuggling party game where teams conceal secret words in conversation while opponents try to identify them
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kovray Discussion at 4:56 sentiment: positive
video_pk 87698 · mention_pk 229600
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Overall sentiment (raw)
positive
Pros
- engaging for teams
- promotes improvisation and conversation
- good group activity
Cons
- time pressure can cut rounds short
Thematic elements
- team-based word guessing with hidden words
Comparison games
none
Mechanics (from transcript analysis)
- discussion-based prompting — players discuss and prompt to integrate words.
- hidden/target words — teams try to guess opponent's hidden words.
- timed rounds — rounds run with a time limit, prompting quick thinking.
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Quotes (from this video)
- your voices mean a ton in those spaces
- it's a Gateway game that will just feel a lot of fun to play again
- it's kind of a brain burner actually
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kovray Discussion at 26:30 sentiment: positive
video_pk 87468 · mention_pk 228677
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positive
Pros
none
Cons
none
Thematic elements
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Quotes (from this video)
- we will link the BGG preview list down below so you can also explore and read about all the different games
- you have to come in with an open mind
- we're excited and do a lot give us that pra to a lot of games
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Contra Banter Playthrough at 0:22 sentiment: positive
video_pk 67589 · mention_pk 163731
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Overall sentiment (raw)
positive
Pros
- engaging, fast-paced party dynamics
- clear rules with playful theme
- easy setup and accessible
Cons
- some potential confusion with words and timing
- not all players may enjoy heavy guessing
Thematic elements
- word smuggling and quick thinking
- Casual living room game night
- playful, fast-paced banter
Comparison games
none
Mechanics (from transcript analysis)
- pause mechanic — players can pause the timer if they think a word has been said.
- round-based with repetition — three words per round; three guesses per prompt; multiple rounds until points determine winner.
- team-based guessing and scoring — correct guesses earn points; stealthy inclusion of words earns cards.
- word weaving under time pressure — teams try to weave three secret words into natural conversation within 90 seconds.
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Quotes (from this video)
- it's a word smuggling party game which is hilarious
- what is your favorite thing to do for exercise
- 90 seconds sounds like a lot of time but I promise you it is not
- we're going to be the Contraband champions of the world
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Board Gaming Ramblings Discussion at 9:49 sentiment: positive
video_pk 36905 · mention_pk 110816
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Overall sentiment (raw)
positive
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none
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Quotes (from this video)
- there's a 100 people watching us doing this right now
- it's amazing that we are here
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Board Gaming Ramblings Review at 1:49 sentiment: positive
video_pk 35295 · mention_pk 105312
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Overall sentiment (raw)
positive
Pros
- Weird, fun party dynamic
- Good social energy in a mixed-language setting
Cons
- Can be chaotic with large groups
- Reliant on language fluency and rapport
Thematic elements
- Language and wordplay as competitive fun
- Word-based party game with teams
- Social/party game vibe with humorous tone
Comparison games
none
Mechanics (from transcript analysis)
- language adaptation — Play may shift between languages (English vs Norwegian) to fit the session.
- team-based play — Players form teams and compete to generate correct or clever responses.
- word cards and phrases — Two teams collaborate to weave words into sentences or phrases.
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Quotes (from this video)
- it's a lighter casual Family Style game has some Randomness in it
- I enjoyed my time playing it
- this is a weird game this is a game where you speak we had to kind of do a little bit of work
- it's basically Cascadia just very boring
- I had so much fun with Contra Baner
- this is not my favorite and but we don't have a lot of trick takers so we can play with two
- I would rather play Ja Versus
- I think this is going to be a great one for that situation
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