You Can't Say "UMM" Board Game Review

"You Can't Say Umm" is a game for 4 to 10 players published by Big Potato Games, where you have fun while practicing your public speaking, vocabulary, teamwork, and communication skills

Game Overview 📖

The game splits players into two teams. The primary objective is to describe peculiar objects drawn from random A (adjective) and B (noun) cards without resorting to filler words such as "umm," “err”, "ah," or other brain-fart moments, as stipulated in the instruction manual 😬

Scoring 📊

Scoring is simple yet thrilling. Your team earns one point for each correct guess when you're the describer. On the other hand, when you're in the judge's seat during a turn, your team scores for every accurate "ding." A “ding” occurs every time the describer uses a filler word. The first team to move their piece to the end of the board (first to 20 points) emerges victorious! 🏆

Challenge and Hilarity 😂

The game is a delightful mix of challenge and humor, with cards featuring a myriad of bizarre and nonsensical objects. Personal favorites so far include "hungry diaper," "chubby toaster," and "dancing mullet.” Players must unleash their creative sides and quick thinking to describe these objects sans the dreaded "umm" and before the timer runs out ⌛!

Rule Twist 🔄

But wait, there's a twist! Before starting the game, each team draws six rules, selecting three for each side. Each of the three rules get added every fifth scored point and add an extra layer of complexity. They can forbid you from saying "no" or "yes," require specific letter constraints, mandate seat changes upon scoring, or even demand foot-clapping after correct guesses 😆!

Versatility and Fun for All Occasions 🥳

I've been playing this party game with my family and friends, and it's so much fun! It's a great way to get everyone laughing and engaged, and it's also a great way to practice public speaking. The game is quick and easy to learn, and it's only about 20 minutes long, so it's perfect to add during your game nights. I wish it existed while I did Toastmasters

👍Pros

- ⏩ Fast-paced and fun

- 🧠 Challenging

- 😆 Hilarious

- 👪 Suitable for everyone

- 🎯 Includes a variety of challenges

- 📚 Easy to learn

- ⏱️ Quick to play

- 🤝 Includes everyone, both players and spectators

- 🙅 No downtime!

Cons

- 🤔 Some cards may be difficult to describe without using filler words

- 📣 The game gets loud and chaotic – not ideal for quiet gamers

- 🇪🇸 Not language-independent – eagerly awaiting a Spanish version!

Tips for Playing 🤹

- 🎨 Be creative! Imaginative descriptions increase the chances of your teammates guessing correctly.

- 🙌 Don't hesitate to use gestures and facial expressions to assist your teammates in guessing the object.

- 😅 If you accidentally say "umm," don't fret! Take a deep breath and continue; the opposing team may not even notice, sparing them from gaining a point.

- 🥳 Most importantly, have fun! The ultimate goal is to enjoy yourself.

Conclusion 🎉

"You Can't Say Umm" is an exceptional party game with loads of replayability. If the rule cards initially seem too challenging, feel free to start with one or ignore them. Every play through is guaranteed to induce belly laughs. It's an easy-to-teach, quick-to-play game that keeps everyone engaged during every turn. Don't miss out on the fun – grab your copy and let the “ummm” laughter begin! 😄