CAN YOU SAY IT BETTER?â„¢ title between red and electric blue soundwaves

CAN YOU SAY IT BETTER?â„¢

Some stories are better together

There are a thousand ways to say something. Only one way to say it right!

Turn everyday phrases into funny, clever, dramatic, or completely unexpected responses in this creative party game.

  • AGES 16+
  • 2–8 PLAYERS
  • 60 SECONDS PER TURN
BUY THE GAMEHOW TO PLAY

THE CARDS SET THE SCENE. YOU BRING THE COLOR.

There are thousands of ways to say one thing, but only one way to say it right.

The story behind the game

Can You Say It Better? is a game made of cards and creativity. The cards set the scene, and you bring the color.

In this world, there are thousands of ways to say one thing, but only one way to say it right.

We made the first version to play at a friend's birthday party.

As the year passed, so did more and more birthdays. We couldn't believe how many people enjoyed playing this simple game.

Now, we're bringing it to you: your parties, game nights, and kitchen tables.

We hope you enjoy playing this game half as much as we did, because we had a blast.

ORDINARY PHRASES. EXTRAORDINARY ANSWERS.

Every card gives you an everyday phrase. Your challenge is to express the same idea in a more creative way.

Make it funny. Make it clever. Make it dramatic. Make it completely unexpected.

The Reader chooses their favorite anonymous response.

The first player or team to collect seven Reader Cards wins.

CAN YOU SAY IT BETTER? game box with the Reader Card deck, a prompt card reading Cold pizza, four mini dry-erase whiteboards, four dry-erase markers and three rule cards
  • 2–8Players
  • 16+Ages
  • 60 secPer turn
  • Solo or teamIndividual or team play
  • First to 7Reader Cards wins

HOW TO PLAY

Six steps. About a minute to learn. Then it's all about the words.

How to Play rule card showing six illustrated steps: set up, read the phrase, write your response, submit anonymously, pick a winner, and next turn

  1. Get ready

    Shuffle the 52 Reader Cards. Give each player or team one writing surface. Choose the first Reader.

  2. Read the phrase

    The Reader draws a card and reads its phrase aloud. The Reader does not write an answer.

  3. Say it better

    The Reader starts a 60-second timer.

    Everyone else writes one creative way to express the same basic idea.

    Teams collaborate on one response.

  4. Keep it secret

    When time runs out, players stop writing and submit their responses face-down.

    The Reader closes their eyes while responses are collected and mixed.

  5. Pick a winner

    The Reader opens their eyes, reads the anonymous responses, and selects their favorite.

    The winning player or team earns the Reader Card.

  6. Next turn

    The Reader role moves clockwise to the next player or team.

    Shuffle the remaining Reader Cards and begin again.

FIRST TO 7 READER CARDS WINS!

GAMEPLAY EXAMPLE

Here's how one phrase can turn into something better. One card from the deck, three different answers.

Prompt

"I’m Hungry"

  • Possible response "I could eat a horse."
  • Possible response "I could eat an entire Costco Pizza."
  • Possible response "Time for a Buffet."

Same thought. Different words. The Reader decides which response wins.

STUCK? ASK FOR HELP.

During the 60-second writing period, you may trade one previously earned Reader Card for a creative suggestion from another competing player or team.

Help Mechanic rule card explaining the whisper, the cost and the penalty, with playing in teams and quick rules

Help rules

  1. Help costs one earned Reader Card.
  2. The helper receives and keeps that card.
  3. The helper cannot submit a response or win that turn.
  4. Only two Help requests are permitted per turn across all players and teams combined.
  5. The 60-second timer does not pause.
  6. You must already own a Reader Card to request Help.
  7. The Help limit resets when the next Reader begins their turn.

TEAM PLAY

Players can compete individually, in teams, or in a mix of both.

  • One response each

    Each individual or team submits one response.

  • One shared score

    A team shares one score.

  • Teams as Reader

    When a team is the Reader, its members judge together and do not submit a response.

EVERYTHING YOU NEED TO GET CREATIVE.

Here's what comes in the box.

The Basics rule card: 2 to 8 players, ages 16 and up, first to 7 Reader Cards wins, what is in the box, and what you will also need
  • 52

    Reader Cards

  • 4

    Mini Dry-Erase Whiteboards

  • 4

    Dry-Erase Markers

  • Game Instructions

GET THE GAME

Ages 16+. 2–8 players. 60 seconds per turn.

CAN YOU SAY IT BETTER? game box with Reader Card deck, mini dry-erase whiteboards, dry-erase markers and rule cards

CAN YOU SAY IT BETTER?â„¢

Includes 52 Reader Cards, four mini whiteboards, four dry-erase markers, and game instructions.

A separate 60-second timer is required.

BUY THE GAME

You'll complete your purchase on The Game Crafter, which prints and ships your copy.

QUESTIONS

How many people can play?

2–8 people.

Can we play in teams?

Yes. Play individually, in teams, or in a combination of both.

How long does each turn last?

Players have 60 seconds to write their responses.

Do I have to be funny?

No. Clever, dramatic, creative, and unexpected responses can all win.

How do you win?

Be the first individual or team to collect seven Reader Cards.

What if we have more than four competing entries?

Bring extra paper and writing tools.

Can I ask for Help?

Yes. Trade an earned Reader Card for a suggestion, subject to the Help rules.

Can the cards be reused?

Yes. Each phrase can inspire different responses every time.

Try a round

PLAYER 1, ARE YOU READY?

One card. 60 seconds. Say it better.

Your phrase

Some stories are better together

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