--- product_id: 21782632 title: "The Contender" brand: "the contender" price: "€ 48.40" currency: EUR in_stock: true reviews_count: 8 category: "The Contender" url: https://www.desertcart.be/products/21782632-the-contender store_origin: BE region: Belgium --- # 15+ min flexible playtime 500 unique cards Omni-partisan, no bias The Contender **Brand:** the contender **Price:** € 48.40 **Availability:** βœ… In Stock ## Summary > πŸ—³οΈ Debate, strategize, and win β€” the ultimate card game for the politically curious! ## Quick Answers - **What is this?** The Contender by the contender - **How much does it cost?** € 48.40 with free shipping - **Is it available?** Yes, in stock and ready to ship - **Where can I buy it?** [www.desertcart.be](https://www.desertcart.be/products/21782632-the-contender) ## Best For - the contender enthusiasts ## Why This Product - Trusted the contender brand quality - Free international shipping included - Worldwide delivery with tracking - 15-day hassle-free returns ## Key Features - β€’ **Bias-Free Fun:** Omni-partisan design keeps gameplay inclusive and respectful. - β€’ **Flexible Game Length:** Play quick 15-minute rounds or marathon sessions over an hour. - β€’ **True Political Quotes:** Authentic US politician quotes for real-world relevance. - β€’ **Endless Strategic Play:** 500 cards fuel dynamic debates that evolve every round. - β€’ **Family & School Friendly:** Safe, educational entertainment for all ages. ## Overview The Contender is a 500-card deck game featuring real quotes from US politicians, designed for omni-partisan, family-friendly fun. It requires no prior political knowledge or improvisation, offering flexible playtimes from 15 minutes to over an hour. Perfect for creating immersive, debate-style gameplay that’s both educational and endlessly entertaining. ## Description Buy The Contender: Standard Playing Card Decks - desertcart.com βœ“ FREE DELIVERY possible on eligible purchases Review: Amazing Game - Wholly Authentic & Endless Fun - I picked up The Contender because I've been a fan of Justin Robert Young's for quite some time - I have incredible respect for him and really dig what he does. My admiration of him aside, this game is genuinely exceptional. Let me break it down briefly... The game takes a few rounds to create a flow... in my play throughs, I've found that you want it to simulate a debate - That's why you have attack cards and retorts. Once your group gets the hang of the game, you can really create a compelling atmosphere that gets surprisingly immersive. Nothing is quite as fun as having the perfect card to abruptly respond to the last candidate's comment. I could see this process being held up a bit if the players played slowly, but my group got in a flow where we were yelling at one another, much like candidates, for well over an hour. This base box will actually last one play through, which took us a little over an hour. Your mileage will vary, and of course, you can cut it off at any time. As the game states, you can play it for 15 minutes if you want. We got through all 460 player cards and all 40 topic cards. It moves quick, since you're shelling out upwards to double digits in cards each topic card. That said, you could absolutely shuffle both decks, restart with the topics and player cards, and still get an entirely new game. You could play it for as long as you want and it wouldn't get boring. I'm not a fan of the "You copied Cards Against Humanity!" review here. I don't really think that's true - I enjoyed this far more than CaH. It flows totally different, the roles of the cards are reversed, (you fill the blank with the topic card word, not the other way around like in CaH.) Also, you own what you say, and you read it. The moderator isn't blind in their judgement. (Which makes sense, it's a debate.) Yeah, it has some similarities, but all card games take inspiration from others. The Contender does more than enough to make itself wholly original. I really, really wish I had backed the Kickstarter - I badly want the Politically Incorrect deck and would gladly buy it. (It's going to remain exclusive to backers.) Life happened, though, and I had to catch it here on desertcart. So glad I ended up getting it. Buy it! It's great fun. Review: Four Stars - Good fun for the whole family ## Features - 500 card deck in a patriotic box. - No trivia, political knowledge, or Improvisation required. - Omni-partisan; doesn't pick a side or let players pick sides. - Family and school friendly. Contains real quotes from us politicians. ## Technical Specifications | Specification | Value | |---------------|-------| | Best Sellers Rank | #441,917 in Toys & Games ( See Top 100 in Toys & Games ) #2,346 in Standard Playing Card Decks | | Customer Reviews | 4.2 out of 5 stars 122 Reviews | ## Images ![The Contender - Image 1](https://m.media-amazon.com/images/I/81F2NmHAxoL.jpg) ![The Contender - Image 2](https://m.media-amazon.com/images/I/71yjaT76HlL.jpg) ## Customer Reviews ### ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ Amazing Game - Wholly Authentic & Endless Fun *by U***7 on January 2, 2016* I picked up The Contender because I've been a fan of Justin Robert Young's for quite some time - I have incredible respect for him and really dig what he does. My admiration of him aside, this game is genuinely exceptional. Let me break it down briefly... The game takes a few rounds to create a flow... in my play throughs, I've found that you want it to simulate a debate - That's why you have attack cards and retorts. Once your group gets the hang of the game, you can really create a compelling atmosphere that gets surprisingly immersive. Nothing is quite as fun as having the perfect card to abruptly respond to the last candidate's comment. I could see this process being held up a bit if the players played slowly, but my group got in a flow where we were yelling at one another, much like candidates, for well over an hour. This base box will actually last one play through, which took us a little over an hour. Your mileage will vary, and of course, you can cut it off at any time. As the game states, you can play it for 15 minutes if you want. We got through all 460 player cards and all 40 topic cards. It moves quick, since you're shelling out upwards to double digits in cards each topic card. That said, you could absolutely shuffle both decks, restart with the topics and player cards, and still get an entirely new game. You could play it for as long as you want and it wouldn't get boring. I'm not a fan of the "You copied Cards Against Humanity!" review here. I don't really think that's true - I enjoyed this far more than CaH. It flows totally different, the roles of the cards are reversed, (you fill the blank with the topic card word, not the other way around like in CaH.) Also, you own what you say, and you read it. The moderator isn't blind in their judgement. (Which makes sense, it's a debate.) Yeah, it has some similarities, but all card games take inspiration from others. The Contender does more than enough to make itself wholly original. I really, really wish I had backed the Kickstarter - I badly want the Politically Incorrect deck and would gladly buy it. (It's going to remain exclusive to backers.) Life happened, though, and I had to catch it here on Amazon. So glad I ended up getting it. Buy it! It's great fun. ### ⭐⭐⭐⭐ Four Stars *by D***E on September 2, 2016* Good fun for the whole family ### ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ This game is ridiculously fun! Watching my friends take on personas from all ... *by M***E on January 7, 2016* This game is ridiculously fun! Watching my friends take on personas from all over the political spectrum to push their (often outrageous) platform has me laughing out loud every time. Folks are a little intimidated by it a first, but it's shocking how good they get at it quickly. It's also just a lot of fun to read through the cards and wonder at the quotes from actual presidential candidates. --- ## Why Shop on Desertcart? - πŸ›’ **Trusted by 1.3+ Million Shoppers** β€” Serving international shoppers since 2016 - 🌍 **Shop Globally** β€” Access 737+ million products across 21 categories - πŸ’° **No Hidden Fees** β€” All customs, duties, and taxes included in the price - πŸ”„ **15-Day Free Returns** β€” Hassle-free returns (30 days for PRO members) - πŸ”’ **Secure Payments** β€” Trusted payment options with buyer protection - ⭐ **TrustPilot Rated 4.5/5** β€” Based on 8,000+ happy customer reviews **Shop now:** [https://www.desertcart.be/products/21782632-the-contender](https://www.desertcart.be/products/21782632-the-contender) --- *Product available on Desertcart Belgium* *Store origin: BE* *Last updated: 2026-04-23*