Lovehoney Oh! Hot Knots Game Review

What’s standing between you and a night (or five) of kinky fun? About $20 and the time it takes to ship Lovehoney Oh! Hot Knots Bondage Game to your doorstep. Whether you’re new to kink and want an easy way to get started or you need some ideas to spice things up, it has deviant suggestions aplenty. It’s giftable and easy to play, plus it comes with a red ribbon restraint and a cozy black blindfold. But just how spicy are the suggestions—and how does it compare to other sex games? We’ll tackle all that and more below.

Key Takeaways

We found that the gameplay is a little disjointed if you play by the rules, which we did. You are instructed to deal five cards and then act them out. Consequently, neither of us got a chance to fully explore the role of a dominant or a submissive. You never know what kind of cards you’ll draw, so both players must accept the role of dominant and submissive as it changes throughout the game. It feels kind of incoherent and lacks the raw magnetism that an actual BDSM scene provides.

I’m not sure Lovehoney Oh! Hot Knots Bondage Game could offer newbies a fair view into the world of bondage, especially because many of the cards are patently vanilla. I may be a BDSM purist, but I don’t think that food, blindfolds, and edging are inherently kinky. Without a power exchange, it feels more like a gimmick.

Overall, I think the Lovehoney Oh! Hot Knots Bondage Game will work best for couples who want to journey out of their ordinary sex routines, but not necessarily those who want to find a BDSM identity or persona that they can call their own.

You Can Buy It on the official Lovehoney website for $15.99.

What Is the Lovehoney Oh! Hot Knots Game?

The Hot Knots Bondage Game is an adult card game that comes with a few special extras to make for the perfect night in. All told, it’s 52 cards with sexy role-play scenarios, an instruction card, a safety card, a blindfold, and a red satin restraint. It’s easy to learn and an exhilarating way to explore new sexual frontiers with your partner.

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First Impressions and Features

Unboxing

The Lovehoney Oh! Hot Knots Bondage Game unboxing is cute and it comes in a lightweight purple box, which will work for storage. It fits the blindfold and restraint as well, so you can tuck everything neatly in your nightstand once finished.

Features

The Lovehoney Oh! Hot Knots Bondage Game has hot and naughty features, including:

• 52 BDSM scenario cards
• A soft, one-size-fits-all satin blindfold
• Red satin restraint

Specifications

Lovehoney Oh! Hot Knots Bondage Game specifications at a glance:

• Color: Black with purple hearts
• Mechanism: 52-card scenario and role-play enactment game
• Weight: 6 ounces

How Do I Use the Lovehoney Oh! Hot Knots Game?

Learning to play this card game is easy; the toughest part is finding a willing partner. Once you have that, it’s all downhill from there. Of course, you’ll need to discuss consent and any activities you know you won’t enjoy beforehand. Consent can change at any time, and both partners should respect that.

Shuffle the cards and decide who will go first. The first player chooses a card, privately reads it, and then acts it out. There are four switch cards that let you swap between being the dom or sub in a given scenario. You can deal these out initially or allow them to be drawn at random throughout the game. According to the instructions included, the game ends once each player has acted out five cards. There are no losers, just winners.

However, sex games can be played however you want them. I recommend going through the cards with your partner first and eliminating any that don’t sound enticing to avoid awkward interactions once you’ve got your game faces on. Some scenarios will involve using the blindfold and/or the restraint, so practice tying a slipknot in advance.

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My Personal Experience

It would be strange for me not to enjoy playing a game. And a sexy game with my partner? That’s like my ideal night. So, my hopes were high when I received the Lovehoney Oh! Hot Knots Bondage Game.

As with most sex games, there isn’t necessarily a winner. The goal is to try the fifty-two suggestions and see if any resonate with you. I appreciate the free form, but it barely counts as a game. My partner and I thought it would be more fun if we got two sets and played a memory-matching game, where, when we made a match, we had to act out the matched scenario card.

Next, the gameplay is a little disjointed if you play by the rules, which we did. You are instructed to deal five cards and then act them out. My partner and I did this, and the first card had me restrain him and perform oral until he nearly climaxed. Next up, I blindfolded him and told him a fantasy. Then, he bent me over a chair and asked me to list my wrongdoings from the day. Going from one scenario to the other felt fragmented rather than helping us create a kinky scene together.

The Hot Knots Bondage Game doesn’t require you to have much on hand in terms of bondage gear, but that’s attributable to the vanilla nature of the game. The cards involve things like feathers, ice, and mint chewing gum that you may or may not have lying handy. Our favorite cards encouraged edging, which was an enjoyable departure from our normal routine.

The props included were well-made and pure joy to use. I was taken aback by the decision to include a ribbon restraint, which requires at least a passing knowledge of knots to use safely. You or your partner needs to be able to tie a slipknot that’s tight enough to keep someone restrained. For a more beginner-friendly experience, it may have been more beneficial to include something with Velcro or a lobster clasp for quick, safe removal. Keep scissors nearby and try to err on the side of not restraining your partner too tightly, no matter how tempting it might be.

Overall, I think the Lovehoney Oh! Hot Knots Bondage Game will work best for couples who want to journey out of their ordinary sex routines, but not necessarily those who want to find a BDSM identity or persona that they can call their own. I would love for someone to make a DnD-esque game where you get to role-play different kinky characters, like brat or rigger, and see which fits you best. But in the meantime, this was a pleasant foray into the lightest style of BDSM.

Design

The game’s design is simple, making it easy to learn. But anyone looking for something competitive or winnable will be disappointed. That said, if you’re determined to play a game of consequence, you can always add in rewards for the player who completes the most actions or punishments for the player who passes on the most actions. Adding that to the gameplay will make it extra kinky.

The game design could have been a little more focused. It would have been nice to have a separate deck for doms and subs so that the power exchange felt more consistent.

Material

The cards included aren’t made like a deck of cards; they are slightly flimsier. The blindfold is soft, and the elastic is stretchy but not sticky, so it never got caught in my or my partner’s hair. The ribbon is silky and easy to handle. Overall, card material was a little lower quality than I expected, but the ribbon and blindfold were made from higher-quality material than I anticipated for the price.

Build Quality and Dimensions

The build quality is solid. Build-quality wise, this is a perfect beginner’s starter bondage game set.

The dimensions of the cards are slightly smaller than a regular deck of playing cards, but they are easy to shuffle. The blindfold’s elastic fits most heads, including my partner’s larger head. And the ribbon restraint is long enough that you could affix your partner to something further away or tie their wrists to their ankles.

Ease of Use

This game is so easy to learn, you don’t even necessarily have to read the rules. The blindfold is foolproof, but the satin restraint has a bit of a learning curve.

Versatility

This game isn’t as versatile as others I’ve tested. Though couples of any gender configuration could play, it only comes with one blindfold and restraint, so it won’t work well for polycules or orgies.

Warranty and Support

Lovehoney offers a 30-day return policy on unopened, unused purchases.

Minor Issues I Found During Testing

This game was fun to explore with my partner, but the bondage theme was rather light. Many, if not most, of the cards were vanilla. Further, the play can feel disorganized and doesn’t ramp up to more intimate or orgasmic play.

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Review Summary

For $20, you get a BDSM card game and two kinky props. Even if you don’t use the game often, that’s a steal. For bondage newbies, this set doesn’t miss. But for anyone who has been in the scene for a minute, this one will feel too tame.

Who Should Try It?

This is a fun sex game for newbies who fancy the idea of being blindfolded and restrained. It’s perfect for those who haven’t tried bondage before and want to stay at the shallow end of the kink scene. It’s an ideal purchase for those who don’t have bondage gear at home since it comes with a restraint and a blindfold.

Who Can Skip It?

If you are a tried-and-true dominant or submissive, this product isn’t for you, as it requires you and your partner to be both dominant and submissive throughout. It also won’t work for those with a specific kink or anyone who likes more intricate scenes, as the ideas are rather basic, with some being fully vanilla.

Pros

• Great value for price
• Ideal conversation starter
• Easy to use
• Satin blindfold and restraint are comfortable

Cons

• Many cards are vanilla
• Both players must be switches (willing to role-play as both dom and sub)

Alternatives to the Lovehoney Oh! Hot Knots Game

Lovehoney Entice

Lovehoney Entice is a top-tier sex game to play. It’s easily the best one in this roundup because it has spice levels. You begin by getting to know your partner, and you can ramp up the heat gradually. Lovehoney Entice solves the problem of completing random sexual actions and then stopping cold to do something completely different—you’re on a continuous path toward sexier and sexier activities. It will help you learn more about your partner and experiment together, and for only $10 more, it’s the better buy.

Lovehoney Oh! Kinky Confessions Card Game

Lovehoney Oh! Kinky Confessions Card Game is ideal for people who are new to sexual conversations. It gets the discussion started, and you can learn about where you want your sex life to take you next. The Kinky Confessions Card Game has sexual would-you-rather scenarios that you and your partner answer together, leading you to create a sexy yes/no/maybe list. It’s more vanilla than the Hot Knots Bondage Game, but only slightly, and it doesn’t come with props. If you’ve never bought a sex game before, Kinky Confessions is the place to start.

Domin8 Me Card Game

Domin8 Me Card Game is another BDSM-inspired game for you to play with a partner. It includes more extreme scenarios, but I appreciated the specific, bondage-related power-exchange role-play ideas it offered. Further, there is a winner and a loser, which will appeal to anyone with a competitive streak. The Domin8 Me feels like more of a game, but it doesn’t come with helpful props like a restraint or blindfold, so you’ll need to purchase those separately and in advance of playing with your partner.

Do you want more options? We have tested many more sex board games in this article.

I am Sold! Where Can I Buy It?

Grab your beginner-friendly BDSM card game and prop set here.

Thanks for reading my Lovehoney Oh! Hot Knots Game review!

Angela

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Angela Kempf is a Denver-based writer whose sexual health writings have been published in a number of notable online publications. She enjoys B movies, yoga, traveling, and puns. When she’s not reading or writing, she’s usually on the hunt for the best tacos in town.
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