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Wise and Otherwise (1997)

2–6 players · 45 min · age 12+ · ★ 6.7 on BGG

Players
2–6
Play time
45 min
Age
12+
Complexity
Medium-light
BGG rating
6.7/10

Best for 2–6 players aged 12+ who like bluffing games — medium-light complexity, plays in 45 min.

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About Wise and Otherwise

Aptly described as Confucius plays Balderdash. One player is designated as the Reader each round. That player reads the first part of an old saying or proverb to the group, and states the country of origin for that proverb. The remaining players must secretly write an ending for the proverb and pass it to the Reader, who collects all possible endings. The Reader shuffles the submissions, and then reads each ending aloud for the group. Players must then vote for the ending the…

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Mechanics: Paper-and-Pencil, Simultaneous Action Selection, Voting · Designer: (Uncredited)

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Wise and Otherwise FAQ

How many players is Wise and Otherwise?
Wise and Otherwise plays with 2–6 players, ages 12 and up.
How long does Wise and Otherwise take to play?
A game of Wise and Otherwise takes 45 min, at medium-light complexity (1.5/5 on BoardGameGeek).
Is Wise and Otherwise any good?
Wise and Otherwise rates 6.7/10 from 979 BoardGameGeek ratings. It is a bluffing / party game game built around paper-and-pencil, simultaneous action selection, voting.