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Words to Die By

A Party Game where everyone dies…What could be more fun?

The darkly hilarious party game where dying has never been so fun.

Imagine if Cards Against Humanity, Whose Line Is It Anyway?, and a twisted movie script all got trapped in a haunted mansion together. That’s Words to Die By.

In this game, players become Writers, Directors, and Actors, crafting the perfect final words for wildly ridiculous death scenes. One moment you’re facing your fears of bungee jumping, the next the safety team reminds you that you aren’t attached to the harnesses…What do you yell to these losers?

No acting experience required. No improv training needed. No writing degree necessary.

All you need is a willingness to be a little weird, a little dramatic, and not take yourself too seriously.

Whether you’re a comedy genius, a shy observer, or someone who just enjoys watching their friends try a bad Scottish accent, Words to Die By creates the kind of stories you’ll be talking about long after the game ends.

It’s dark. It’s ridiculous. It’s creative AF. And it just might be the most fun you’ll have pretending to die.

The party game your game night group didn’t know it needed.

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More Info:

The game is explicitly recommended for a mature (17+) audience due to its heavy focus on "sex, drugs, and violence.”

The game's absurdity is a massive hit for groups that enjoy dark humor.

Critics praise its theatrical horror flair and dark humor, noting it serves as a great, albeit raunchy, game night.

Reviews

“That guy who made it seems like a dick…but the game wasn’t horrible.”

— Reader of the NEW YORK TIMES

“I’d fuck this game if it wanted to hook up, but I don’t want to date it long term, but a sloppy one-night stand…I mean, I don’t want anyone to find out we hooked up, but if we were both tested beforehand…then yeah…I’d fuck this game!”

— Watched CNN NEWS once

“This game is Badass!!”

— MAXIM MAGAZINE had this piece of paper in it.

Real Reviews

“This is definitely one for horror fans.”

— Rue Morgue

“You’re likely to have a fantastic time playing Words to Die By. I played two rounds with my group of friends, and we all had a blast.”

— Card Gamer

“Why “WORDS TO DIE BY” is Your New Favorite Party Game. While it’s definitely meant for friends, WORDS TO DIE BY would be one hell of an icebreaker, as well. What better way to find out if a new group is really your tribe than by learning which “Dying Words” they think would best suit a grizzly bear who just mauled a bunch of orgy participants? It’s great fun!”

— Screen Anarchy

Pro Tips:

My background is improv, and I will always love that community. For the improv pros, you will see hints of “Oscar Winning Moment” in this game, lots of “endowing” or forcing people to incorporate qualities they didn’t ask for, putting people on the spot before they have time to think, and active entertainment, which is my favorite. Also, the acceptance speeches are just a game where you force the winner to incorporate lines into their speech that they don’t get to look at until they flip the card over and are forced to say the words. It’s the best, and I hope I paid homage to the improv world I love.

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