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product_id: 49254873
title: "The Chameleon Board Game: Catch The Traitors Party Game for Adults & Teens"
brand: "big potato"
price: "R1491"
currency: ZAR
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reviews_count: 13
category: "Big Potato"
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region: South Africa
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# Multi-award winning 15-minute quick play Social deduction gameplay The Chameleon Board Game: Catch The Traitors Party Game for Adults & Teens

**Brand:** big potato
**Price:** R1491
**Availability:** ✅ In Stock

## Summary

> 🦎 Outsmart, outplay, outblend — catch the Chameleon before it’s too late!

## Quick Answers

- **What is this?** The Chameleon Board Game: Catch The Traitors Party Game for Adults & Teens by big potato
- **How much does it cost?** R1491 with free shipping
- **Is it available?** Yes, in stock and ready to ship
- **Where can I buy it?** [www.desertcart.co.za](https://www.desertcart.co.za/products/49254873-the-chameleon-board-game-catch-the-traitors-party-game-adults)

## Best For

- big potato enthusiasts

## Why This Product

- Trusted big potato brand quality
- Free international shipping included
- Worldwide delivery with tracking
- 15-day hassle-free returns

## Key Features

- • **Decode & Outsmart:** Use clever wordplay and secret codes to unmask the Chameleon before it slips away.
- • **Inclusive Strategy:** Designed for 3-8 players aged 14+, ideal for team-building or casual game nights with friends.
- • **Lightning-Fast Fun:** Master the game in 2 minutes, play in just 15 — perfect for busy pros craving quick social wins.
- • **Critically Acclaimed:** Winner of Best Party Game at UK Games Expo and Dice Tower’s Seal of Excellence — join the elite circle of players.
- • **Skill-Building Socializer:** Boost critical thinking, communication, and empathy while having a blast — because networking can be fun.

## Overview

The Chameleon is a fast-paced, award-winning social deduction board game for 3-8 players aged 14 and up. With just 2 minutes to learn and 15 minutes to play, it challenges players to identify the hidden Chameleon using secret words, codes, and sharp deduction skills. Perfect for game nights, it fosters critical thinking, communication, and empathy without requiring batteries or assembly.

## Description

Product Description

Review: Absolute family favourite – hilarious, fast-paced, and addictive! - If you’re looking for a game that actually gets the whole family involved, this is it! We played The Chameleon during our last game night, and it was a massive hit with everyone from the teenagers to the grandparents. The premise is so simple: everyone knows the secret word except for one person—the Chameleon. You all have to say one related word to prove you’re 'in the know' without giving it away to the imposter. The best part is the 'witch hunt' at the end where everyone starts pointing fingers and accusing each other. It’s laugh-out-loud funny, especially when the Chameleon manages to blend in with a total guess! It literally takes 2 minutes to learn and the rounds are super quick (about 15 minutes), so it’s perfect for a few rounds after dinner. The quality of the cards and the giant dice is also great. Highly recommend for any family that loves a bit of lighthearted deception and banter!"
Review: Good game - Keeps both children and grown ups in the family busy

## Features

- Warning:Not suitable for children under 3 years. For use under adult supervision
- CATCH THE CHAMELEON: A social deduction board game where players must race to catch the Chameleon before it’s too late
- ONE SECRET WORD: Everyone knows the secret word – except for the player with the Chameleon card
- DON’T GET CAUGHT: Use hidden codes, carefully chosen words, and a bit of finger pointing to track down the guilty player… before they blend in and escape!
- EASY TO LEARN, QUICK TO PLAY: Like all good family games, it takes 2 minutes to learn and only 15 minutes to play. Recommended for 3-8 players and ages 14+
- MULTI-AWARD WINNING: Best Party Game at UK Games Expo. Seal of Excellence from Dice Tower Games.

## Technical Specifications

| Specification | Value |
|---------------|-------|
| ASIN | B074TFPVM5 |
| Age Range Description | Teen |
| Are Batteries Required | No |
| Best Sellers Rank | 296 in Toys & Games ( See Top 100 in Toys & Games ) 36 in Board Games (Toys & Games) |
| Brand | Big Potato |
| Brand Name | Big Potato |
| CPSIA Cautionary Statement | No Warning Applicable |
| Colour | Green |
| Country Of Origin | China |
| Customer Reviews | 4.7 out of 5 stars 3,668 Reviews |
| Edition | Standard Edition |
| Educational Objective | Develop critical thinking, problem-solving, and communication skills through deduction, bluffing, and social interaction. Encourage perspective-taking and empathy. |
| Estimated Playing Time | 15 Minutes |
| Game Mechanics | social deduction |
| Genre | Action & Dexterity |
| Included Components | 40 Topic Cards, 14 Code Cards, 2 Chameleon Cards, 1 Six-Sided Die, 1 Eight-Sided Die, 1 Marker, 1 Custom Card, 1 Clear Sticker, Instructions |
| Indoor Outdoor Usage | Indoor |
| Is Assembly Required | No |
| Item Dimensions | 32 x 9 x 20 centimetres |
| Item Highlight | Spot the Imposter Card Game, Traitors Board Game for Adults and Teens, Award-Winning Party Game, Christmas Games for Families |
| Item Type Name | board game |
| Item Weight | 0.25 Kilograms |
| Language | English |
| Manufacturer | Big Potato |
| Manufacturer Part Number | CHA01 |
| Manufacturer recommended age | 14 years and up |
| Material | Cardboard |
| Material Type | Cardboard |
| Minimum Age Recomendation | 168 |
| Model Number | CHA01 |
| Number of Items | 1 |
| Number of Packs | 1 |
| Number of Players | 3 |
| Number of players | 3 |
| Operation Mode | Manual |
| Set Name | The Chameleon - Standard Edition |
| Size | Medium |
| Special Features | Board Game |
| Subject Character | chameleon |
| Supported Battery Types | No batteries required |
| Theme | Insect |
| UPC | 643690762898 |
| Unit Count | 1.0 count |

## Product Details

- **Brand:** Big Potato
- **Genre:** Action & Dexterity
- **Material:** Cardboard
- **Number of players:** 3
- **Theme:** Insect

## Images

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## Available Options

This product comes in different **Set** options.

## Questions & Answers

**Q: Why is it age rated 14+?**
A: There is nothing particularly offensive to those under the age of 14 but some of the answers are based on older TV shows / movies so probably age rated based on the demographics of the content.

**Q: Is it still fun with three players?**
A: Yes we played with only three players and it is very funny. My 12 yr old and 15 yr old enjoyed it

**Q: What do you get in the box? £24 seems an awful lot for what appears to amount to two decks of cards and two dice.**
A: Basically you're paying for the fact each card has a bunch of options that correlate to all possible dice rolls. As with many thing the *actual* contents arent the value, it's the fun it brings. Worth 24 imo.

**Q: How long does it roughly take to play? Cludo time or monopoly time?**
A: Not long. Like Cluedo.  Its a pretty good game for us. My children are 14

## Customer Reviews

### ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ Absolute family favourite – hilarious, fast-paced, and addictive!
*by L***9 on 7 March 2026*

If you’re looking for a game that actually gets the whole family involved, this is it! We played The Chameleon during our last game night, and it was a massive hit with everyone from the teenagers to the grandparents. The premise is so simple: everyone knows the secret word except for one person—the Chameleon. You all have to say one related word to prove you’re 'in the know' without giving it away to the imposter. The best part is the 'witch hunt' at the end where everyone starts pointing fingers and accusing each other. It’s laugh-out-loud funny, especially when the Chameleon manages to blend in with a total guess! It literally takes 2 minutes to learn and the rounds are super quick (about 15 minutes), so it’s perfect for a few rounds after dinner. The quality of the cards and the giant dice is also great. Highly recommend for any family that loves a bit of lighthearted deception and banter!"

### ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ Good game
*by S***H on 25 October 2026*

Keeps both children and grown ups in the family busy

### ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ Bluffing, arguing, and accusing your friends... what's not to like?
*by T***I on 16 June 2025*

Brilliant party game. Simple to learn, quick to play, and delightfully chaotic. Each round, a card with a grid of related words is put in the centre. A pair of dice is rolled to pick one word on that grid as the secret word. Everyone gets a card showing the same grid of codes so they know which word the dice is pointing to… except the Chameleon, whose card simply says 'You are the Chameleon'. Players then take turns giving one-word clues related to the secret word, trying to sound convincing without being too obvious. For example, if the secret word is 'Spider', you could say 'Legs', the next person could say 'Hairy' (etc). The Chameleon, completely in the dark, has to bluff their way through and hope their clue fits in... hoping someone in the group say's something specific like 'web' to allow them to narrow it down. After all the clues are out, the group argues over who they think is bluffing, so it's about finding the right balance of not being too obvious, but not being too generic either with your answers. If they catch the Chameleon, they win. But if the Chameleon manages to stay hidden, or even guesses the secret word at the end, they snatch victory instead. Ideal for groups that enjoy social deduction, dramatic accusations, and vague clues like “round” or “crispy.” Rounds are short, the rules are light, and it works just as well with families as it does with overly competitive friend groups. Excellent for holidays, game nights, or passive-aggressive bonding sessions. Just be warned — after a few rounds, no one will trust anyone ever again.

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*Product available on Desertcart South Africa*
*Store origin: ZA*
*Last updated: 2026-11-07*