Best Game Ever….

WORDS TO DIE BY

The Party Game, where Everyone Dies! What could be better?

Lights, Camera… DIE!

The ultimate make-an-ass-of-yourself showdown to see who can direct, write, and perform the most dramatic demise!

Some of the best moments from film history are the death scenes. Whether it’s Quint slowly sliding into a shark’s open mouth in “Jaws,” Mufasa getting trampled by a wildebeest stampede in “Lion King,” Iron Man sacrificing himself to save humanity in “Avengers: Endgame,” or cyborg Roy Batty giving his "tears in rain" death soliloquy in “Blade Runner,” these dramatic farewells will stay with us forever.

But not every death scene manages to “stay gold, Ponyboy,” as Johnny Cade memorably muttered before perishing from burn wounds in “The Outsiders.” Sometimes, you find yourself screaming at the screen, “Are you kidding me? I could write a better death scene than that.”

Well, friend, let’s find out if you’re right.

“Words to Die By” is your chance to step into the shoes of a master storyteller, crafting the most epic, unforgettable, and sure, sometimes downright ridiculous death scenes imaginable. With “Words to Die By,” you get to be the writer, director, and actor all in one, ensuring that no death goes unmemorable ever again. So, grab your popcorn, sharpen your wit, and get ready to orchestrate the demise of your dreams! Because in this game, dying has never been so much fun.

Promotional image for the party game 'Words to Die By'. Features a grim reaper as a movie director, holding a clapperboard. Text reads: 'Lights... Camera... Die! It's a Party Game where everyone dies. What could be more fun?' Game components are displayed, including cards and boxes.

Cards in the Game

Death Scenes

The game starts with handing out “Dying Words” cards to everyone and assigning a director. The director is then given a “Death Scene” card to read to the writers/actors.

A “Death scene” card has a short description of a dramatic movie death scene....

Illustration of a spooky forest with leafless trees, a ghostly figure with roots extending from its cloak, and the words 'Death Scene' in the foreground. A gray bird flies overhead, and skulls are scattered on the ground.

Directors Cut

“Director’s cut” cards have helpful

and often preposterous directions that the director can use to enhance or “help” their actors deliver a stellar death scene.

The Golden Scythe Nomination

Given for the “best performance” of the round. The one who made the director laugh, cry, or dramatically clutch their fist in anger.

Win 3 of these and you win the game!!

The Writer’s Award Nomination

Awarded to the player who picked the most brilliant dying words for the scene. Because the actor is nothing without your genius behind them.

When the game ends, finish with the most of these and win the writer's award and help with the acceptance speech!!

Cheat Sheet Cards

Not completely sure how to play? We got you.

You can reference these throughout the game to remind you of WTF to do.

Illustration of a theater setting with red seats, a stage with curtains, and a film clapperboard. The text "Director's Cut" is written in dripping letters above the clapperboard labeled "Words to Die By."

Dying Words

Each player has ten “dying words” cards. These cards are used to “write” what the actors will say in the Death Scene. Each card has a different line of dialogue, some of them emotional and touching, some downright stupid. You choose what dying words complete the scene.

Skeleton holding flower in dark forest with "Dying Words" text, black and white illustration.
Illustration of a dark forest with skeletal figure holding a flower and text saying "This game is badass" by Mike Ferbrache, presented as a reader's quote from the New York Times. Title: "Words to Die By."