Gift Guide #14 - Spontuneous Board Game Review

SPONTUNEOUS® (pronounced - spon-TUNE-ee-us)

Have you ever heard a word that "triggered" you to sing a song?  If so, then YOU are Spontuneous!  One player says a word and the race is on for the others to sing a song containing that word. Don't worry though, talent is NOT required! 

 

It's really this simple:  One player (Tunesmith) says a word and the others race against each other and the clock to try and blurt out a 5-word portion of lyrics from any song containing the given Trigger-Word!  The player who begins singing first, gets to roll the dice and advance around the board!  If nobody can sing a song, the Tunesmith must be able to back it up with a song of their own, or else they roll both dice and move backwards.  As players advance around the board, certain spaces will require them to draw a Spontuneous Card and attempt the crazy challenge!  Whoever reaches finish first and completes the final challenge, wins the game!

 

Spontuneous is America's Hottest New Party Game!  If you're looking for a hilarious game to entertain your family and friends, then it's time to throw a Spontuneous Party!  It's fun, fast paced, full of laughs and a perfect game to spice up your next get-together! 

 

SPONTUNEOUS® Highlights:

·         Interactive party game for all ages (9 & Up)

·          Hilarious G- rated fun

·         Self-generated words promote thinking/strategy

·         Improves word association & memory recall skills

·         Encourages social interaction

·          Timeless entertainment; every game is unique & never grows old

·          Crosses all genres of music; all ages can play together

·         Affordable entertainment for the whole family

·         Recently won The National Parenting Council Seal of Approval (TNPC)

·         Recently won PAL Award -  Play Advances Language (awarded by a speech pathologist of 35 years)

·         Recently won PTPA Seal of Approval - Parent Tested Parent Approved

·         Dr. Toy's Best Vacation Products Winner

·         Creative Child Magazine's Creative Toy Awards - 2011 Game of the Year

·         Mom's Choice - Gold Award

 

When referring to the highlights above, keep in mind that because a single word can be in hundreds if not thousands of songs.  Because of this, ANYONE can play together regardless of their age or genre of music they listen to!  Also, because each player creates their own list of Trigger-Words throughout the game, every game is going to be unique and never grows old as it is played over and over again.  There is always new music coming out and as people play more, their bank of lyrics will continue to grow. 

 

OTHER SELLING POINTS:

·         It's a great party game for any family or group of friends.  The more the merrier.  There are 10 pawns in the game, but more people can play if teams are formed.  Personally, I think playing with teams is more fun.

·         Although the age says 9 and up, kids as young as 6 and 7 have played.  It all depends on how much music a child listens to.  Often times the kids are better than adults anyway!

·         Talent is NOT required to play this game!  You do not have to be a "good" singer.  In fact, there will be a lot more laughs when people are lacking talent!  The point is to loosen up and have some fun! 

 

SPONTUNEOUS® Basic Rules:

 

Object: To stump the other players from being able to sing a portion of ANY song containing your Trigger-Word!  The 1st player to reach Finish WINS!

1. Think of a song you know, choose a word (not a phrase) from those lyrics and write it down on your Hit-List. This word is called a Trigger-Word. Think of another song and repeat.

2. Play begins once all players have written down a few (3 to 5) Trigger-Words.

3. Once all players have at least 3-5 Trigger-Words, play is started by the first Tunesmith.

4. The other players race against each other to SING a 5-word portion of ANY song containing the given Trigger-Word.

5. The 1st player to BEGIN singing BEFORE the time expires rolls both dice and advances on the treble clef.

6. If time expires and everyone is stumped, the Tunesmith must flip the timer and prove they know a song by singing a 5-word portion of lyrics containing their own Trigger-Word.

7. If the Tunesmith CAN prove it, they roll both dice and advance. If they CANNOT prove it, they must roll both dice and move backwards.

8. The person to the left of the original Tunesmith becomes the next Tunesmith and attempts to stump the others with a Trigger-Word from their own Hit-List. The Tunesmith position ALWAYS rotates clockwise.

9. If a player lands on a Spontuneous Treble Clef, they must draw a Spontuneous® Card and complete the challenge.

10. The 1st player to reach finish and complete the Spontuneous® Challenge WINS!

 

 

My Review

 

I recently had the chance to review Spontuneous with my family.  We are a music loving family and play board games nearly every night so this game goes hand in hand.  My kids are aged 13 and 9 and both enjoyed this game.  We have played it almost every night since I received it.  I truly is a very fun, addictive game that the whole family can enjoy.  I would definitely recommend Spontuneous to anyone who likes board games, especially music lovers.  Check out their website or follow them on Facebook, Twitter, or Youtube.

 

 

You can click HERE to buy it for $24.95 now.

 

 

Be sure to enter the game giveaway going on HERE on their Facebook page.

 

 

Disclosure:  I was provided a free product for review purposes and not compensated in any other way.  my thoughts are my own.