Sync or Sink is the hilarious partner game where you and your teammate must think, shout, or move as one. Flip a card, count down 3...2...1, and reveal your answer at the same time. Sync up and stay safe, or miss the mark and flip a letter. Spell S-I-N-K and you're out! For ages 8+
6 Categories, Zero Downtime
Six wildly different categories keep every round fresh: What's That, Pointing Fingers, Do It Now, Mirror Me, Category Clash, and On Brand. Answer it, act it out, or mirror your partner's move. No two rounds feel the same.
The Gift They'll Actually Play
Looking for a gift that works for everyone? Sync or Sink is a go-to for birthdays, holidays, game night hosts, and family gatherings. Designed for 4 to 8 players, ages 8 and up, it brings kids, teens, adults, and grandparents to the same table. Pair up with your best friend, your kid, your partner, or someone you just met. The results are always surprising and always hilarious.
Pick Up and Play in Seconds
No long setup, no complicated rules. Grab a partner, flip a card, and you're in. Fast rounds mean you can squeeze in a game before dinner or play all night. It's endlessly replayable and impossible to put down.
What's Inside
Each box includes 200 game cards, 16 team cards (4 sets of letter tiles to spell SINK), and an instruction manual. A crowd-pleasing gift for birthdays, holiday wish lists, white elephant exchanges, and every game night in between.
Description
Can you read your partner's mind? In Sync or Sink, you're about to find out. Pair up, draw a card, and when the countdown hits, you both reveal at the same time. Match your partner's answer or action and you're safe. Miss? Flip a letter. Spell S-I-N-K and your team is eliminated. The last duo standing wins.
What makes it so hard to put down: the cards throw you into six completely different kinds of challenges. Sometimes you're naming things. Sometimes you're pointing at someone in the room. Sometimes you're mirroring a move. You never know what's coming, which means every round catches someone off guard and every round is funnier than the last.
For 4 to 8 players, ages 8 and up. A genuinely great gift for birthdays, holidays, housewarmings, and game night hosts who already have everything. Whether it's a family gathering or just a Tuesday, Sync or Sink turns any group into the best kind of chaos.
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Shipping details
Estimated ship dimensions: 2.7 inches length x 6 inches width x 6 inches height
Estimated ship weight: 1.477 pounds
Return details
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Sync or Sink is a delightful game that brings laughter and connection to any gathering. With its quick gameplay and engaging categories, it appeals to players of all ages, making it perfect for family game nights or parties. Guests appreciate the simplicity of the rules, allowing for immediate fun, and the variety of prompts keeps the experience fresh and exciting. It's a great way to bond with friends and family while enjoying quality time together.
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31 August, 2026Verified purchase
Fun, Easy-to-Learn Game That Gets Everyone Laughing!
Sync or Sink is a really fun game for families and groups! The concept is simple—try to get on the same wavelength as everyone else—but the different types of challenges keep things interesting and lead to plenty of funny moments. I especially liked the variety of cards, with challenges like Mirror Me, Pointing Fingers, Category Clash, and Do It Now! It keeps everyone involved instead of feeling like a basic question-and-answer game. The rules are easy to understand, so you can get started quickly without a long explanation. It works well for family game night, parties, or when you have a group of friends together. With 4–8 players and a recommended age of 8+, it’s something both kids and adults can enjoy. Overall, Sync or Sink is lighthearted, interactive, and easy to bring to the table when you want a game that gets everyone talking and laughing.
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31 August, 2026Verified purchase
Get Ready to Sink
Great game, fun for a few people or a large group. Easy to learn and play.
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30 August, 2026Verified purchase
Everyone loved it!
We had such a fun time playing Sync or Sink! The categories were very entertaining and had us laughing, especially the Pointing Fingers where both partners have to point at one of the players based on the description the card gives. All of us loved it, including my kid who is not a game player and asked to play again. I also loved it because it's quality time and the games are pretty quick so you can squeeze it in whenever!
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26 August, 2026Verified purchase
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the game was fun but you definitely want to have the right group
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So fun and the bigger the group, the better! Lots of laughter sure to happen!
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26 August, 2026Verified purchase
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This game is so fun! I love that there are multiple categories to keep the game exciting everytime you play! It was very simple to learn, even our 4 year old caught on after the first round or two. the game box design is fun and makes it very simple to keep all the cards together.
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We have played this game a few times and it's fun, it can get a bit repetitive. Not really a family game, my children are 9 and 12 and the "brands" category was a bit difficult for them. Otherwise we really enjoyed it!
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20 August, 2026Verified purchase
My fmaily loved this game!
I got the Sync or Sink package from Target in the mail. We opened it the same day it came. The box did not stay on the table for long five minutes before everyone wanted to give it a try. The rules were easy to understand so we started playing right away. I like the box! It opens fun. We recorded a rounds all at once. One person would show their card to the camera then we would count down 3, 2 1. The reactions were right away. A lot of the fun came from watching how sure people were before they turned over their Sync or Sink cards. The best moment we recorded was when the Sync or Sink cards turned over to spell out the word SINK. My daughter thought she had matched with me and the look, on her face when she saw those letters was perfect. It is the kind of moment that you want over and over when playing a game because the timing is so great. We had so much fun! When my son and I got three answers in a row, the whole table was amazed like we had read each other's minds. The Sync or Sink game moves fast it keeps everyone involved. If you want something that's fast, funny, and easy to play with any group, then Sync or Sink is what you need.
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18 August, 2026Verified purchase
This game is a blast!
We absolutely love this game and think it is so creative. It’s great to see which of your family and friends you are in synch with. Quick to learn, love the different options, and fun to play in a group.
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17 August, 2026Verified purchase
fun family game!
Overall, very fun idea. We just think it has a few logistical kinks to work out. Once we figured out what we were doing, we did enjoy it. We like that it's simple to figure out, doesn't take forever to play, is very high quality (fun design, thinck box, thick cards) and is good for all ages. It's really hard to find games that everyone from my 9 year old son to my 70 year old father in law enjoy -- this one fit the bill!
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17 August, 2026Verified purchase
Great for all ages
We loved this game. Fast and easy for all ages. And the prompts were really funny sometimes.
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Fun, easy, and quick
We received Sync or Sink to try for free. we really liked playing it. Teams compete to see if they can give the same answer as their partner based on the questions or prompts on the cards. If you don't give the same answer or make the same gesture, you flip over one of your letters to turn the word "Sync" to "Sink." Once you have 4 unmatched answers, you lose.
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16 August, 2026Verified purchase
Quick-Paced Fun and Lots of Laughter
In connection with Skillmatics (@skillmatics) and Tryazon (@tryazon) I received the game Sync or Sink, as a gift, in exchange for my honest review. This game was played with my Mom, my nephew Nick, and myself. After first having played a longer than expected other-named game, Sync or Sink was a refreshing surprise...quick to learn and super fun to play. The directions were simple, and provided both written and picture instructions, as well, for quick review and understanding of the game. This game is for 4-8 players and for ages 8+. It is also very compact and convenient for taking along on your travels. Can you read your teammate(s) mind? Sync or Sink is termed as "the ultimate telepathy game". In this game, you and your teammate(s) select a category and must be "in sync" with your thoughts, words, and/or your actions, if not, then you sink (S-I-N-K spelled out with cards). If you sink, you and your teammate(s) are out of the game. The last group standing wins the game. It's that simple! There are six fun categories to choose from: 'What's That?', 'Pointing Fingers', 'Do It Now', 'Mirror Me', 'Category Clash', or 'On Brand'. Sync or Sink is a hilarious, quick-paced and fun-filled game that will keep you laughing all night. If you think you know your family and friends well, give Sync or Sink a try and enjoy what you learn! It's the perfect gift for parties, birthdays or holiday gift-giving. Buy it today at Target https://www.target.com/p/skillmatics-sync-or-sink-card-games/-/A-95028534 #tryadeal #familygames #familygamenight #syncorsink
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15 August, 2026Verified purchase
Loved it!
Such a fun game! You are either in sync or sinking! We enjoyed it as you don't really know what your partner is going to say but it's so funny when you both yell your responses. It's even funner after you think about it and say oh man I could have said that and we would have been in sync!
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14 August, 2026Verified purchase
Love this game
I got to try Sync or Sink from Skillmatics, and this game is just plain fun! 🎉 I honestly didn’t expect to like it as much as I did. The whole idea is to see if you and your partner can think alike — you get a prompt, count down, and try to give the exact same answer or do the exact same thing at the same time. It’s SO funny when you’re completely in sync…and even funnier when you are definitely NOT 😂 It’s also really fun to play as a couple and see just how well your other half actually knows you. Although I suppose if you’re a little sensitive, it could possibly cause a few arguments.😆 There are 200 game cards, so there are plenty of rounds to play, and the gameplay is actually really quick. You can get through a LOT of rounds in a short amount of time. My only complaint is that 200 cards are no joke when it comes to shuffling! 😂 I do wish there were more team cards, though. It would be even more fun with a bigger group and more teams. Don’t get me wrong, it’s still a lot of fun with just two teams, but I think this game could be SO much fun with a larger group. Overall, I really can’t find much to complain about. It’s one of those games that you can pull out, start playing, and immediately have fun with. Definitely a game I can see bringing out for family game nights, parties, or just when we want something quick and funny to play. ❤️
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Quick to learn, fun to play! Our group had such a great time and lots of laughs with this one. It's funny to see if you think alike and will say the same thing as your partner or not. Will be playing again.
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10 August, 2026Verified purchase
Worth the purchase.
Super fun game. Easy play and brings you back to playing pig or horse.
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This is a fun game to play with friends or family. I played it with my 9 year old granddaughter and she kept wanting to play it over and over. We had a lot of fun and laughs.
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5 August, 2026Verified purchase
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Skillmatics gifted me the game “Sync or Sink” for my family to play and we had lots of laughs playing. The game was easy to understand, required quick thinking for all players, lots of laughs, and fun for all ages.
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3 August, 2026Verified purchase
We had so much fun!!
The other night my daughter and I had a girls night with my best friend and her daughter, my daughter's best friend. Of course I had to bring this game! We did not stop laughing the entire time. We played 3 different times to see who synced the most; adults vs kids, mom/daughter vs mom/daughter, and then we switched daughters. Obviously my bestie and I synced the best!! It was so easy to play and the variety of categories were great. Full disclosure: I received this game through Tryazon, but all reviews and opinions are my own.