
- BGG rank
- BGG #116
- BGG rating
- 7.8
Decrypto
- 3–8 players
- 15–45 min
- Complexity 1.8/5
- 2018

Rules assistance for Don't Say It
Plain-language explanations of turns, card effects and disputed situations, with official source references and saved question history.

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Don't Say It is a board game released in 2008 ages 6 and up. Its main mechanics are Team-Based Game.
Can you get your team to say "Sheep"? It's not as easy as it sounds, especially when you can't say "Baa", "Lamb", "Wool" and "Flock"! Try to go through as many cards as you can before the buzzer goes off. But if you say a forbidden word, you'll lose points from your score. Three levels of play - easy, medium, difficult - make Don't Say It! the perfect game to play with different age groups.
The catalogue lists Don't Say It for ages 6 and up. This is the publisher’s recommendation and reflects reading demands, rule complexity and small components rather than theme alone. Younger players can often join with help from an adult, so check the age guidance on your edition and consider your group’s experience with board games.
Don't Say It has a complexity rating of 1.3 out of 5 from BoardGameGeek players, which makes it a light game. The rating reflects how much rules knowledge, planning and decision-making a typical game demands. Expect a longer first teach for heavier games, and use a preparation guide before game night.
Don't Say It belongs to these categories: Word Game and Party Game. Its main mechanics are Team-Based Game. Categories describe the theme and setting of a game, while mechanics describe what players actually do on their turns. Each mechanic links to a catalogue hub with similar games, which helps when you want something comparable.
The catalogue lists Don't Say It as a base game. It can be played on its own with the components in the box and does not require any other title. Expansions, if any exist, add new content or rules on top of it and are listed separately in the catalogue with a link back to this base game.