What Is Silentalk? (English)
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Silentalk is a board game released in Japan in the fall of 2024.
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As of December 2024, Silentalk is available for purchase at the CMON JAPAN online shop, KUYODO bookshop in Tokyo, or via the Buyee service operated by the board game information site BOARDGAMER.
Player impressions of Silentalk: 黙談を遊んでくださった方の感想
A recording of Silentalk being played live on FM radio: 生放送FMラジオで黙談を遊ぶ様子
Selected for the Vorspiel Selection Fall 2024: 黙談をフォアシュピセレクション2024秋に選出いただきまし
Featured as a highlight of the Tokyo Game Market Fall 2024: ゲムマ2024秋の注目の新作に選んでいただきました
The making of Silentalk: 『黙談』制作雑史
Retailers interested in stocking Silentalk can contact us via the KUYODO bookshop inquiry form.
What Is Silentalk?
Silentalk is a fresh new party game that combines three elements: silence, cooperation, and puzzles.
In this game, all players form one team. Passing and receiving colorful wooden pieces, the team works together to solve increasingly complex puzzles as the missions progress. During the game, no one can speak. No gestures, either. Yet somehow, through this silence, players find ways to communicate and complete the puzzles. Sometimes what you hope your teammate will understand gets across instantly, in the blink of an eye. Other times, a misunderstanding ends up becoming the key to solving the puzzle. One player might take charge and lead the team, while at other times, the entire group works together seamlessly, finishing the puzzle without even realizing it. And then, out of nowhere, the entire team might burst into uncontrollable laughter—loud, joyful, and full of energy, as everyone realizes the hilarity of the moment. It’s a game where unexpected moments of success and fun often surprise you. Enjoy everything from the satisfying feeling of completing the puzzle together to the amusing frustration when things don’t go as planned, all in Silentalk.
Other Features
The game emphasizes interpersonal connections and the power of empathy to achieve success.
It's fun yet occasionally challenging, and somehow the challenge makes it even more fun.
A party game with depth—perfect for players who enjoy communication games. While you can’t speak, this game aligns beautifully with the genre.
A fascinating take on puzzles: Silentalk eliminates the traditional “framework” of puzzles while still delivering a true puzzle-solving experience. Why does it work? Because solving the puzzle requires collaboration—it’s a game that thrives on teamwork.
Has there ever been a "framework-free puzzle" like Silentalk?: 黙談が提示する「枠のないパズル」は、かつてあったか?
The Party Game of a New Era: Built on Silence!
Players: 2-5
Recommended Age: 12+
Playtime: 5-30+ minutes
Total Missions: Over 150
Mission types and difficulty levels: 黙談ミッションの種類と難易度
Recommended Scenarios
Conponents
40 Wooden pieces (8 types, 5 of each)
40 double-sided Puzzle boards
20 Fortuna Cards
1 Task Card
1 Rulebook
1 set (4 seets) Mission List
1 Mission Quick Overview
Images
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The box measures 307mm x 224mm x 33mm.
Silentalk English Rules
Please note that the Mission List (a total of 8 pages) is not publicly available.
see also The ‘Look Here!’ Spots in the Rulebook 👀
BoardGameGeek Page
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