What on Earth Are You Talking About?
A board game by Michael Wilkinson, Mitch Young, Oliver Karmel-Shann
2-10 2-10
15-45 minutes Simple
Communication Limits, Victory Points as a Resource, Semi-Cooperative Game, Deduction, Real-Time
Party Game, Word Game, Humor
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Description
What on Earth Are You Talking About? is the kind of party‑game chaos you didn’t know you needed until you hear the frantic shouts and frantic scribbles rolling around the table. Up to ten friends can dive in, but even a duo can feel the pressure as you race against the clock to convey weird phrases while the game slams down communication limits that force you to get creative with gestures, gibberish and half‑hearted clues. Designed by Michael Wilkinson, Mitch Young, and Oliver Karmel‑Shann, the rules are so lightweight you’ll be up and playing in seconds, and the 15‑to‑45‑minute rounds keep the energy humming without any dreaded downtime. It’s a semi‑cooperative scramble where you’re constantly guessing, deducing, and stealing points as a shared resource, all wrapped in a tongue‑in‑cheek word‑game wrapper that makes every laugh‑out‑loud moment feel like a victory. Perfect for game nights that need humor, fast‑paced fun, and just enough friendly rivalry to keep everyone talking (or not).
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