Ever imagined Confucius playing Balderdash? Well, Wise and Otherwise puts you in that exact mood! This is a super fun bluffing and word game where you and your friends will test your creativity and wit. Each round, one player takes on the role of the Reader. They pick a card and read the first part of an old saying or proverb, also revealing its country of origin. The coolest (and most challenging) part is that the other players must secretly invent an ending for that proverb, trying to make it sound as authentic as possible! After collecting all the suggestions, the Reader shuffles them with the actual ending and reads them all aloud. Now comes the bluffing part: everyone votes for the ending they believe is the real one. You score points if your invention fools the crowd and also if you guess the original ending correctly. If no one votes for the correct ending, the Reader gets some bonus points. The game continues until someone reaches 20 points. With over 2500 proverbs from all corners of the world, Wise and Otherwise is a treat for anyone who loves playing with words, creating metaphors, and even using an imaginary accent to convince friends. It's a classic that blends the wisdom of folk sayings with the fun of a good party game. Get your pen and paper ready, and let your imagination run wild!