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Contrarium

A party game of brain-twisting debates

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$27.50 US
3.27"W x 7.67"H x 1.83"D   | 18 oz | 28 per carton
On sale Oct 01, 2024 | 300 Pages | 9781923049611

A fun brain twister and conversation starter!

What is the opposite of a bridge?
What is the opposite of a politician?
What is the opposite of ice cream?

Contrarium is a combination of a riddle, a debate and a conversation, and a fun and humorous activity.

Players are asked for the opposite of various things. What is the opposite of toast? What is the opposite of ice cream? What is the opposite of a premonition?

There are no right or wrong answers. Players try to beat each other by matching their answers to the most common answers listed on the back of the cards.

It takes only a minute to learn and 10 to 30 minutes to play, no complicated rules or set-up—just jump straight in and play! Perfect for 2 to 6 players or in teams with a big group.
Miranda Dumas was born and grew up in Melbourne, Australia. She loves the creative process of designing games and delights in the thought of Contrarium spreading fun around the world wherever it’s played.

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A fun brain twister and conversation starter!

What is the opposite of a bridge?
What is the opposite of a politician?
What is the opposite of ice cream?

Contrarium is a combination of a riddle, a debate and a conversation, and a fun and humorous activity.

Players are asked for the opposite of various things. What is the opposite of toast? What is the opposite of ice cream? What is the opposite of a premonition?

There are no right or wrong answers. Players try to beat each other by matching their answers to the most common answers listed on the back of the cards.

It takes only a minute to learn and 10 to 30 minutes to play, no complicated rules or set-up—just jump straight in and play! Perfect for 2 to 6 players or in teams with a big group.

Author

Miranda Dumas was born and grew up in Melbourne, Australia. She loves the creative process of designing games and delights in the thought of Contrarium spreading fun around the world wherever it’s played.

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