English is English, but it certainly doesn’t sound the same around the world, or even throughout time. If you have ever been to the UK or Australia, or indulged in any form of their entertainment– perhaps reality TV– its clear that the dialogue differs from that in the U.S. The same goes for the past. Woven into old movies and TV shows are phrases and words that have found their place in the English language. Some still hold their prominence, while others “time-to-shine” is long gone, leaving us viewers, likely younger ones, slightly baffled.
Whichever group you find yourself in, Slanguages has got you covered. Our app is a spin on the traditional phrase learning, “Cards Against Humanity -like game. With categories ranging from slang through the decades & around the globe–in places like the UK and Australia. Slanguages is a fun way to challenge yourself, friends, and family in broadening their conversational vocabulary, while even putting a slight twist on your average game night.
Below is a quick general overview of how Slanguages works.
BREAKDOWN: Think –“Cards Against Humanity”– but with a Twist...
Write funny definitions to slang words. The words could be anything: lingo from the 1800s, 1900s, through present day, to phrases from different countries like Australia or the UK.
HOW TO PLAY…
One person creates the game & shares the game code with the group
Choose a category & we will generate the words
Slang terms will be selected
Players will write their own definitions
Then each will vote on their favorite submission: the funniest response or the one the most accurate definition
Whichever the group has decided on at the beginning of the game