What's it all about?

Say What?!? was created with the support of people who are fascinated by language. After years of looking up phrases like "pass the buck" and "balls to the wall", we wondered: how many of us know the stories behind them?

 

This game mixes real history with creative storytelling so everyone from ages 10 to 80+ can jump in, laugh hard and learn a little along the way.

 

Our not-so-secret wish is to breathe some life back into older phrases that have fallen out of use but still have a richness to them.  

FAQs

• Do I need to know the real origin? Nope! Humor and creativity can win in basic play, while intermediate and advanced modes reward knowledge, strategy and timing.
• What ages can play? 10 is recommended as the youngest age. Mixed groups from 10 to 80 years old have a blast.
• Who is this for? Anyone who likes the origin of things, is creative, enjoys making others laugh, or wants to expand their vernacular. This is also a great game for those learning English to get a taste of peculiar sayings that say so much without saying anything. 
• What other ways can I play? Make answers use a theme, reference other players or work in opposites - there are lots of variations! See our Play page for more ideas.