Word Slam*
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+2Cardboard Republic Socializer Laurel
Word Game
Party Game
Team Game
Large Groups
Players split into two teams and compete simultaneously in a communication game. In each round, one player from each team attempts to get their teammates to guess a hidden word or phrase using only the 105 explanation cards provided. Speaking and acting is strictly prohibited; players must rely solely on the cards, each featuring a single word. The team with the most points at the end wins.
Nominated for 4 awards and won 3.
- 👥 3 - 99 Players
- ⏱️ 45 Minutes
- 🧒 12+ years old
- 🧩 Immediately playable
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We like Word Slam so much that we recommend it in the following board game recommendation lists 2026
- Position 7 in All "Spiel des Jahres🇩🇪 2017" game award winners & nominees in comparison
- Position 8 in Best games released at SPIEL 2016 in Essen
- Position 25 in The best board games for more than 10 players
- Position 18 in The Best "Boardgames Australia Awards🇦🇺" Winners and Nominees
- Position 3 in The best games from Inka Brand 🇩🇪👩
- Position 3 in The best games from Markus Brand 🇩🇪👨
- Position 29 in The Best Games from KOSMOS 🇩🇪🏢
- Position 22 in The best games released in 2016📆
- Position 18 in The best "MinD Games Award🇩🇪" winners and nominees
- Position 14 in The Best "Parents' Choice Awards🇺🇸" winners and nominees
- Position 17 in The best word games
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