Lori J from Canadian Parents Magazine says:
If you are looking for a fun yet educational game you will want to pick this up for sure. I was amazed at how many phrases we use but don’t really know the origin or real meaning of. Some are obvious but some are not - you will be amazed too! We played with a group of adults and we played with our 11 and 13 year old boys. A game can be played in as little as 15 minutes and while it is recommended for ages 13+, kids teamed up with parents can open this game up to all ages! We LOVE Orijinz! – Lori J.
Joan from Pine Knoll Shores, North Carolina says:
Wonderful game! Kept the family engaged and "howling" for hours!
Kris from Oak Forest, IL says:
Played Orijinz for the first time on New Year's Eve and everyone had a blast playing it.
Amy from Lansing, MI says:
I've been curious about this game for a long time (seeing it advertised on 'Word of the Day') and I'm SO glad I finally bought it. My family loves it, especially the bluffing version of playing it.
Sarah from Texas says:
I bought this as a gift for a friend of mine. She says it is the best game ever. She takes it everywhere just in case she gets caught some place with nothing to do. We played a little when she first got it. It's entertaining and you may just learn something, too.
Sally and Steve from Little Current, Ont. Canada say:
My husband and I love words. We were delighted to find our family loved the game too. Thank you.
Jules from Tappan, NY says:
I am a word nerd, so I won't beat around the bush. Here's my blurb: I love Orijinz.
Lisa from Philadelphia says:
I bought this to take to the next family get together - but my husband and I have been enjoying it so much ourselves we will have to get the next edition for the family.
Debbie C from Virginia says:
My 15-year-old daughter and I played Orijinz for the first time, and both of us enjoyed it. (If you know teens, you know how difficult it is to find a game that they will play with their parents.) We plan on playing again.
Susan from Carmel, CA says:
Bought two Orijinz games for Christmas. Gave one as a gift to a family who enjoy games and certainly the command of the English language. Played with my two sons (college age) and we really enjoyed the challenge of figuring out the words and phrases. A great educational tool and fun competition for the family and/or friends!
Julie from Laguna Beach, CA says:
We haven't put this game down since Christmas - now I feel like an idiot that I didn't order one for everyone I know! Great, great, GREAT word game!
Deetra from Greensboro, NC says:
I love this game! I got it for my family for Christmas and we can't stop playing. We highly recommend it!
Dave from Seattle, WA says:
The family has pulled out the cards two nights in a row now. It is great fun . . . and good learning too. Emmy, my 11 year old daughter, reads the cards while my wife and I face-off to come up with the answer. The vocabulary is great for Emmy -- she can read the cards fairly well, but there are some new and challenging words for her sprinkled throughout the origins. It's a great opportunity for us to help her expand her vocabulary.
Here's the funny piece my daughter has added to the game . . . if my wife and I are completely stumped, my daughter breaks into charades and acts out the answer. It's had us in stitches. e.g. "coconut".
I love the simplicity of the game. And yet it's challenging. It's all about great content. You've done an amazing job here. It's not too trivial and mundane, and yet not too simplistic and obvious. You feel smart when getting it right, but when you can't figure it out, it still has that great "aha, of course" quality when hearing the answer.
Alan F. from Los Angeles, CA says:
I can't find the words to express how much I like this game. My only concern being, how to get new cards... what's next? After everyones seen the old cards, they all know the answers. Thank you.
Lee S. from Santa Barbara, CA says:
I gave the games as gifts to friends who love words. they have played and laughed and learned and shared the game with me. how fortunate we are. thanks for such a pleasure.
NJ from the USA says:
Purchased Orijinz as a Christmas gift. Had the pleasure of playing while visiting the recipient of the game. It was fun, informative, and interesting. I want to buy one for myself now! I love "trivia" type games and this fit that genra of games. Very impressed!
Mari from Hawaii says:
Sent ORIJINZ to all my friends and family this holiday. A well priced, interesting and fun gift. Great service so all were delivered on time. To my surprise I received so many "thank you" notes and calls, ORIJINZ was appreciated!!
María Ema Mira from Montevideo, Uruguay, South America says:
CONGRATULATIONS!! Great game! A definitely fun way of learning! I´m an English teacher and teacher trainer so...guess what! my colleagues, students and I are interested in English words and phrases!! :-) Playing games is a great way of learning! what you learn through games is way easier to remember. I regret having missed DERIVATION, I heard it´s also great fun !! We want a new edition, please!!
Christine from North Carolina says:
I origianlly purchased orijinz to play with my great-nieces & nephews. I played with friends on Thanksvgiving. We had so much fun. I would enjoy seeing some refill cards to add to this group.
Paul S. from New Zealand says:
Great game, easy to learn how to play, fun and informative!
Wendy B from Tampa, FL says:
We love orijinz! It was the hit of our dinner party - even the kids were gathered around the grown-ups trying to get in on the fun! It's fast, fun, and so interesting. It will definitely be a stocking stuffer for friends and family this holiday season.
Vicki from Putnam, CT says:
We played our first game at a dinner party with college professors, a retired librarian, a retired journalist, and a music teacher. A wonderful time was had by all. I've given two more games as gifts for the children of friends, and I can't wait to get feedback after the holidays! PS, I needed these in a rush, and the customer service was outstanding! Thank you!
Janet from Jamestown, NY says:
I received the game for Christmas and had read/played with all the cards in the set by the end of the day. Everyone, my whole family, were enthralled. Thank you!
Carol A. from New Mexico says:
When I first saw the game, I thought it would be easy. Not so. You only think you know what the orijinz of words are. Great fun! Thanks for such an ingenious game.
J.G. from Baltimore says:
By coincidence I read the ad for orijinz on Dictionary.com the night before an appointment with my GI doctor. With obvious pleasure in language, he happened to mention the term "borborygmi" which subsequently launched a pleasant discussion of language. Sight unseen I went home and ordered two sets of the game. Before I had even unwrapped one box, I ordered two more, then two more... Eventually I actually un-wrapped a pack and played orijinz with friends, and was delighted. Nerd heaven!
Hal from Virginia says:
This game was a big hit at our family holiday party. Even the kids found it interesting. Cannot wait for the second edition.
Dennis from Hawai`i via Oregon says:
I bought orijinz as a gift for my wife and she loves it. She tests me with a word every night (there is a penalty if I give a wrong answer) and she plays the game at meetings of her Red Hat Society chapter. Congratulations on developing a fun, interesting game.
Janene from Colorado says:
I gave three orijinz games for Christmas and they were heartily received. What a fun way to learn why we say what we say - the kids love it, too!
Leslie A. from Valencia, CA says:
I ordered three games as gifts. My brothers both greatly enjoyed playing. My daughter who is majoring in linguistics at UC Santa Cruz plans to share the fun with her classmates. I have a feeling they will run through the cards very quickly, and might have to put their game sessions on a 3 month schedule to give everybody time to forget some of the answers. It is a fun game and everyone will want to play over and over. I have to say, even in a week, I had forgotten some of the more involved questions. Thanks for marketing this.
Helen from North Carolina says:
Great game! Can be played on the fly with nothing but the cards. Fun and educational for all ages and can be adapted to allow an intergenerational group to enjoy and laugh together.
Pamela R. from New Jersey says:
I'm a bit of a word geek who likes the social aspects of board games, etc. Over the holidays, one evening when we (my husband, parents, sister, brother in-law, and I) were feeling particularly sated, we sat around with Originz and had a blast ruminating---and learning!
Nancy K. from St. Paul, Minnesota says:
We have used orijinz at a New Year's Eve party, and as a conversation piece with family and friends. Love it!
Melanie from Pensacola, FL says:
This game was a huge hit for my colleagues at work! We can't wait for the second edition of the game.
Norman G. from Fish Hoek, Cape Town, South Africa says:
orijinz proved an ideal means of digesting the turkey and sobering up from the champagne of Christmas lunch. Thank you.
Pam S..from Bailey, Colorado says:
I bought orijinz as a Christmas gift for my Dad. He loved it, as did the whole family. Couldn't put it down until Mom called "suppertime!"
Mary H. from Wichita, Kansas says:
It's a really fun game. I've always wanted to take a class in word origins and this is wonderful. Thanks so much for the fun and education.
Rob from Michigan says:
This is a great game. Lot's of fun, but also a learning experience.
James K from Terre Haute, Indiana says:
Great game -- lots of fun and insidiously educational.
Mary Anne M. from Colorado Springs says:
I gave the game as a favor at my adult children's birthday party - all four are born in January. I've had lots of compliments and everyone is enjoying playing it. It really puts your brain in a freeze sometimes, but it really makes you think, too.
Jill B. from New Jersey says:
My children's grandmother loves to play word games to keep her brain active. My husband is Dutch and betters his English by playing. We bought two sets. Great fun just to read the cards.
Patricia from Tucson, Arizona says:
I purchased two games for gifts. They loved! It's great to be able to send a gift which many can enjoy.
Theresa from New Hampshire says:
Every Christmas I look for a new word game that the family can all play together. This year it was orijinz. We had a lot of fun and were amazed at how many word origins we didn't know. I hope you can come up with another deck soon!
Anne from Sante Fe, NM says:
Fun and thought-provoking! Not only entertaining to try to guess and to learn the origins of the phrases we use all the time, but also stimulates conversation about either the history or other related phrases.
Kathy and Jerry from Worcester, MA say:
We love playing orijinz! I bought one deck for us and one as a gift and look forward to passing it on. We generally have a tough time guessing the word, which we consider fun ... but once the clue or hint comes up, then we get most of them. Really enjoy finding out the mysterious origins of words and phrases we use all the time - for example, I now know what I am eating when I eat "humble pie" - ! Very fun. We look forward being able to obtain refills for our deck - which we hope will soon be in the works! - since once we've played through the deck, of course, we now know all the answers. Let's hear it for orijinz Deck 2!
Andrea from Sonoma, CA says:
What a wonderful game. Bought it for my husband and I and friends to play and it was a big hit. We are playing again next week and with the family for Thanksgiving.
Vicki from Houston, TX says:
We always have a large group dinner the night before New Years Eve. We dealt the cards to everyone and it sparked great conversation for the entire evening. Great game!
The fun and fascinating origins games
Kris from Idaho says:
We played Orijinz on Christmas Day with players aged 14 to 70 and it was so much fun! I'm hooked! It is all I can do to resist sitting down and playing "Orijinz Solitaire." But then I'd have an unsporting advantage at the next games party, so I'm leaving it alone. I'm suffering here, though. That little blue box is calling me. So many words, so much fun and knowledge...Will I resist? Be strong, girlfriend!
Bobbie from Kentucky says:
I love the game. My four kids enjoy an intelligent challenge but also want something fun and competitive - they get enough academics at school. This game provides enough intelligence/mind challenge with a good dose of fun. It's great to play in a group but it's like trivia in that you can sit and simply read the cards on your own. As it's small in size it travels easily and is great in the car.
Lazulilu from Chicago says:
Best game for thinking adults in a long time. We had a great time playing Christmas Day. Hoping for more versions.
Tom from Amelia Island, Florida says:
I am not a big fan of card games, but this one is DIFFERENT and well worthwhile playing. Try it - you'll like it!
Jane K. from England says:
I have learned about the ancient art of bat fowling - it was worth buying the game for the hysterical laughter caused by that alone.
Peggy from California says:
I gave Orijinz to several of my clients for Christams. I recieved numerous compliments from several enthusiastic new fans of the game.
Bonnie from Vermont says:
My whole family (grandparents, parents, teenagers) all enjoy this game. Please come out with a new edition soon! We're waiting. We also will give our game to another family to enjoy.
Christine from Austin, TX says:
Got an early jump on Holiday gifts this year by buying Orijinz for all the extended family. We enjoyed the game tremendously when we bought it for ourselves earlier in the year.
Yvonee from England says:
It's great, never knew expanding our minds could be so much fun!! Looking forward to new 150 cards this Fall! Fascinating!!!!!
Pat from Australia says:
I gave Orijinz to my 13 year old grandson for Christmas. He is the youngest four siblings, 22. 20 and 16 and is a rather slow reader. The whole family enjoy playing and he of course is improving his reading, expanding his general knowledge and having great fun doing it. It is truly a great word game.
Susan from Clark Fork, Idaho says:
What a fun game. My husband and I "play" it every day at lunch. We are retired and feel it is a great way to keep our brains active. Are looking forward to getting the next edition.
Bill from Kansas says:
The game is a hit! We look forward to the next volume.
Susan from New Jersey says:
My husband and I read each other an Orijinz card every evening after dinner. We love the game.
Sherry from Hattiesburg, MS (really Memphis, TN- I'm uprooted!) says:
I bought this game for my family (kids aged 25,22,and 13) and to take to work- I'm a substitute teacher for mostly grades 7-12. The game was very well received. I promised them it would raise their ACT scores!! :) My dyslexic 13 year old daughter likes it- she even wants to read the cards herself... so you know you did something right. Anything to help her connect with words is awesome. Thanks for such a great game.
Roger from Canada says:
Enjoyable, educational game...if need be you can even play it all by yourself Highly recommend it.
David M. from Nashville, TN says:
I gave orijinz as a Christmas gift, and last night we had a small group over so she decided to break the game open and give it a try. We had a blast! There were 8 of us. It was great fun to see people warm up to the game as they got comfortable with the format. And I could never predict which of us would get the next word or phrase. We only went thru around one third of the deck so we'd be able to do it again soon. But I know we'll be ready for the new version by the time it comes out. Great idea!
Harry P from San Diego, CA says:
I really enjoy playing orijinz in the "cube farm" at work. My cellmates, er, um, I mean, cubemates and I take a few minutes each day from staring into our computers and enhance our understanding of this wonderful language we share. I just hope another version is ready before we finish this deck!
Dave from Sparks, NV says:
We got the game as a Christmas present, played several rounds with various family, had a great time each time. We even did some over the phone with "distant" relatives. I look forward to further editions.
B. Richardson from Ithica, NY says:
We bought 3 sets for Christmas gifts. One went to our daughter in CA, one we gave to the office of the speech therapist at our local hospital, and one we took to friends in England. Now I need to get another set for us to have at home. We have played briefly and found it great fun. When we next visit CA in March, we plan to play with our 8 year old grandson. He will read and we will guess. I love the suggestion from another buyer's daughter; we will ask him to act out in charades any words on which we are having trouble guessing. Thanks for such a lovely game.
Laura from Georgia says:
My daughter and I loved the Orijinz cards; we just wish there were a lot more of them!
Don from Northern Minnesota says:
Gave orijinz as a gift and played it over Christmas. A fun game, good time had by all.
Catalina from Melbourne Australia says:
Great fun! We've been having a ball playing the game over the summer holidays here with family and friends - everyone loves it. Hope to see more versions in the future!
Christina from Branford, CT says:
I just love this game - it's interesting for the novice as well as the well read individual!
Bonnie B from Sebastopol, California says:
I purchased orijinz to play for our Thanksgiving to keep the wolves of displeasure at bay. It worked like a charm, to use a cliche. No one argued about old hurts, nor commented on the meal being anything but wonderful. All the kids played right along with the adults. It lasted for hours.
Thanks for joining our Thanksgiving, both literally and figuratively.
Kathi H from Baltimore, MD says:
We played orijinz on a road trip one weekend and had a blast. It was a game even the driver could play. We laughed and debated while we called out our guesses. And best of all it was lots of fun for 6 old codgers-we are all between the ages of 60 and 64.
Leslie H. from Arizona says:
One made a great gift, the other was a wonderful stocking stuffer. Hours of fun over the kitchen sink guessing words from their origins. Love it!
Frank from North Carolina says:
The orijinz game is great ... glad I found it
Katie from Tucson, AZ says:
So much fun! I busted this game out during various situations this holiday season from family dinners to late night parties and I was pleasantly surprised by how much everyone genuinely enjoyed it. Thanks for making this nerd the life of the party!
Libby from Virginia says:
Orijinz was a 24th-birthday gift to our daughter. Her birthday was last weekend and she had a gathering of friends, some of whom had never met. She gave each guest 4 or 5 Orijinz cards, and when conversation lagged, someone read a challenge. Everyone loved it! My daughter is delighted; says she'll use it often.
Michele & Brian from Connecticut say:
Loved the game, we played it Christmas eve with our grown children. We are always trying to improve their vocabulary, and this was a sneaky way to do it because we all had fun, and learned something new at the same time.
Carol Lee from New York Thursday says:
Loved the origins.......
Jen from Washington State says:
We really love this game! The first time we played was during a long car trip and the whole family got into it. Because my youngest daughter is not familiar with many of the words yet, we took out the competitive element and just opened the floor for participation. She had a lot of fun guessing. My 7th grader didn't realize how interesting it is to learn the history of words and phrases and has asked to play the game again more than any other we've explored recently. I believe it is a fantastic tool for building vocabulary paired with an intrinsic interest in the origins of human language. We already want another edition!
Karen from Portland, OR says:
I bought this game for my parents for Christmas and it turned out to be a lot of fun for all of us. We sat down to play a few cards and ended going 5 or 6 rounds. It's also extremely interesting and good for different kinds of thinkers.
Eligia N from Lakewood, OH says:
Lots of fun, we play it on road trips.
Nancy from Arlington, Texas says:
I love word games, so knew I'd enjoy this one - but was surprised how much fun my kids (ages 12 and 16) had playing it! Once we get started, they keep asking for "one more"!
Mike from Colorado says:
Our family loves board games. orijinz is not only a fun board game but a stimulating learning opportunity to impove our understanding of the English language. Thanks!
Jeff W from Arlington, VA says:
This is a fun game! Well-researched, intelligent, and challenging, all while being played at a relaxed pace. No buzzers or dice.
Teresa H. from Wendell, NC says:
Great game we played with our kids and their friends all during the Christmas Holiday. We are already through the whole deck! We've started making up our own origins for phrases.
Kate from Ontario, Canada says:
I ordered orijinz for Christmas after being reminded of it on AWAD. The cast and crew of the theatre where I often work played between scenes and after shows last year, and I couldn't wait to get my own game. So far we've played in the car, while making dinner, with friends, with just us...it's great fun. And I really like that our young children listen in and try to play along. Their guesses are the best, and we're all learning! Am excited about a next set of cards!
Doc K. from Tampa, FL says:
Fun game to play with the whole family and learn at the same time.
Mark B. from Buffalo, NY says:
orijinz is a very original (and informative) concept for a game. Too bad I missed out on the first game.
Jim B. from Zionsville, IN says:
Great way to have the family share in a game and turn off the TV. Thanks for a great time!
Niamh from Ireland says:
Fun game to learn the origin of words and phrases!
Gregory from the US says:
Who said learning can't be fun? This game is infectious, and should definitely be avoided by those who love watching the mindless clap-trap on TV!
Shelley from Colville, Washington says:
We played this game over Christmas vacation. Everyone in the family enjoyed it! We can play it at the dinner table while eating, in the car while traveling, or just in the evening for fun. Can't wait for the next edition! We will know all the answers to this one soon.
Joena Meier from Central Illinois says:
I purchased two, one to keep and sent one to my brother in AZ. We've played it a couple times with different groups and enjoyed it and playing stimulated conversation. The game is not too easy but not so difficult that it gets frustrating. We will definitely play it again and then pass it on - since once you've played all the cards; you're done.
Sue B. from Middletown, OH says:
My family enjoys playing games and orijinz should be a good one for our age range, 13 through 75. We'll give it a whirl this Thanksgiving vacation.
Shelli C. from the Olympic penninsula in WA says:
I enjoy all types of trivia... I fell in love with "saying origins" when in England visiting Anne Hathaways cottage. Game is a big hit with me.
Rhett from Melbourne, Australia says:
Loved the game. A lot of fun and very interesting.
Cassie from Missoula says:
My son and I play this game on the 4-1/2 hour drive to and from his father's house. We've been playing it since he was 8. He asks the questions (since I'm driving) and then tells me the correct answer when I get them wrong. He gets a chuckle from my crazy responses.
Jill from London says:
What a fabulous game. We played recently and laughed and laughed for hours. I am ordering the second edition for us and a few other games to give as gifts.
Kelly from Seattle says:
My husband HATES games. When I told him the game I got for Christmas would be right up his alley, he declined & sat across the room. He called out his answers from across the room & eventually joined us as his was the most successful answer each time. He is the master of cliche in our house & blew everyone else away. This didn't make him like other games, but he's hooked on Orijinz!
Donna from Livingston, NJ says:
I love this game! A "Word Wizard" friend shared with me about it, and I bought three games! I have given two of them to special people in my life, and WOW!!! WHAT FUN! I am a school teacher and love to share with my 6th graders about "idioms" and expressions. This game is an excellent way to do just that! I also like your suggestions about "making up" where the expression came from, which really gets creative juices flowing. This is fun whether you are in the car, in the classroom, or at the game table! I love ORIJINZ!!
la profe Dixon from Baltimore, MD says:
I first read about Orijinz on AnuGarg's Word A Day site. I bought the game to play with my students and have given sets to many of my teacher friends. When I have a few spare minutes at the end of class, I'll grab a few cards and we go at it. My students beg me for it and several of them have purchased their own sets. Fabulous product, I highly recommend it!
Annie from New Jersey says:
I gave Orijinz I to my teenage nieces on Thanksgiving, and they obligingly (begrugingly?) suggested the whole family try the game at the end of the day. The girls discovered not only how smart their dad is (surprise!), but also what a hilarious time everyone of various ages could have together.
Bill D from Syndney, Nova Scotia Canada says:
I received the game for Christmas and read through the first deck of cards during the day, saving the other one for a later. I had feared the words and expressions would be too obscure or too obvious, but the selection strikes a nice balance between the possible extremes.
Kay R from Southern Illinois says:
Our family took the cards on vacation and quizzed each other in airports and between card games. All ages really enjoyed learning this information. Let us know please if another version is ever to become available. This is great.
Sara from Indiana says:
I love this game, and give it as birthday gifts all the time! It's so amazing to learn where phrases and words come from! Can't wait for the next edition!
RG says:
Thanks to learning of this game via your word site, we purchased it for Christmas and it was a big hit. We've found it's also fun to simply look through the cards on your own and try to guess the "orijinz".
Jere from Tennessee says:
I bought a dozen sets and gave them for Christmas gifts to nephews, nieces, cousins, friends. So far I've had good reviews from all. The game is challenging and entertaining, especially when spelling is part of the answer.
Deb S. from Los Angeles, CA says:
I gave this as a gift to a friend of mine and also took it with me on a family trip. We all had fun playing the game and learning a lot of information we never knew before. The only problem with the game is I want more more more! Keep those new versions coming!
Eleanor from Philadelphia says:
I bought two games because it sounded fun and like it would be a good stocking stuffer or gift for someone. My college daughter came to visit and her flight was delayed for three hours so we went to a nearby restaurant and played it for at least an hour as we waited. I gave her the game because she wanted to go through all of the cards.
Fred from Long Beach, CA says:
Great Fun and mentally challenging.
Virginia M. from Fort Worth, TX says:
We've played the game on family road trips & kept everyone alert, but most importantly, the driver. We also used it as a kind of ice breaker at a recent party of about 100 guests. Mother read each of three questions and the first person to yell out the answer received a prize...we had just three prizes...then several people wanted to see the box of cards and wrote down where to order it.
Lydia from Lexington, MA says:
We played Orijinz over the holidays with a group of kids aged 10-17, and adults of all ages. We all found it charming, interesting, and intruiguing. A great family/group game. Thanks for creating it, Lydia
Paul from Atlanta, GA says:
I have 4 kids all of whom enjoy playing. The youngest (6) likes to read the question, but all the others have fun answering. I enjoy learning where all the common turn of phrases we use come from.
Tom from Sacramento CA says:
I played orijinz for the first time with two other teacher colleagues. I am a life-long lover of words and student of etymologies, having written my Master’s thesis on the use of word origins in the development and learning of concepts. I, very modestly, of course, assumed I would easily trounce my competition, a science teacher and guidance counselor. However, to my surprise, the science oriented person was a very worthy adversary - and it turned out that we were each equally challenged. Interestingly, the game itself elicited from each of us some unexpected self-disclosures about the past and what certain words and meanings have for us. In the end, a very good time was had by all. Thanks for a great time!
Patricia H. from Pacific Northwest - U.S. says:
Well, I bought the set to play with my grandkids. I'm a mystery author and also took it to my chapter meeting of Mystery Writers of America. The "smarties" on the board had a hoot playing it. They also are a pretty darn smart group and were hollering out the possible answers and right ones quickly. Bottom line: We all had great fun with it--and a few walked away feeling incredibly smart and/or smug. Great entertainment!
Shanta from the US & India says:
I bought Orijinz after learning about it from my Wordsmith emails and my family loved playing it over the holidays. It was a smash hit! We would enjoy having new cards, whenever they are available.
Lauren from New York says:
Orijinz is a wonderful game for those who are curious about the derivation of words. It is both fun and informative, and often the life of the party. Lauren Lawrence, author of PRIVATE DREAMS OF PUBLIC PEOPLE
Cammie from John Day, OR says:
My husband and I love this game! It's great for long road trips and you may even learn something now and then ;)
Alisha from Ohio says:
Orijinz is such a unique, fun game. We enjoyed playing it. I really liked the detail in the packaging and the cards. It definitely looks like no corners were cut on content or presentation here. : )
Kathleen from Bellevue, WA says:
I bought orijinz to replace our old "Monopoly" game which we always play when the family gets together at the holidays. We had a great time and played it so much we almost ran out of cards!
Dave from Rhode Island says:
I decided to open the orijinz package for the first time when my 2 daughters, my son-in-law, my wife, my father-in-law and I got together. I was very impressed by the fact that orijinz is not restricted to any particular age or gender. Each of us, regardless of age or gender, enjoyed the game; there was something for everyone.
Brian from Melbourne, Australia says:
I bought three sets of Orijinz before Christmas and have enjoyed playing it with my partner and my children. We've had so many epiphany moments where Orijinz has explained some of the more interesting phrases where the origin is not at all obvious. Looking forward to more challenges!
Susan from Australia says
There aren't many games where sixty-year-olds and twenty-year-olds can play on a level field.. orijinz is one. It's also a whole bunch of fun! Looking forward to the next version.
Guy from Denver, CO says:
orijinz is super! As a former linguistics major and lover of language, I found the game to be both informative and entertaining.
Marilyn from Illinois says:
My family is delighted with orijinz, which I gave as a holiday gift.
Winkie N. from California says:
Bought this as a family gift for Christmas. We've enjoyed playing it as a family and one-on-one. Each time there's a an interesting surprise origin. Fun and stimulating.
Sally from Vestal, NY says:
Our whole family loved the game. It's a lot of fun as well as educational...very interesting to learn how our everyday phrases and words originated.
Doug P. from Las Vegas, NV says:
orijinz is not only fun but thought provoking as well. I've always loved to trace words and phrases back to their conception and how time has changed them or the original context has been forgotten. I bought two games and gave one as a Christmas Gift. The feedback I continue to get from the recipient is that this has become one of their favorite gifts.
Peggy M. from: Little Rock, Arkansas says:
I bought orijinz as a Christmas present for my 83- year old mother, a former English teacher. We enjoyed playing the game that day and were surprised by how much we learned (and how much we didn't know!). She lives alone and I worry that she's reading the cards while I'm not around and will make pulp of me the next time we play.
Michael H. from Victoria, BC Canada says:
Very fun game. Great for gatherings of friends.
John L. from North Carolina says:
A fun game at parties with friends who think they are oh so smart!
Virginia M. from Fort Worth, Texas says:
We started playing orijinz the day it arrived. The whole family loved it...ages 17 to 81! Our favorite phrase so far is "Blue Tooth" especially since I, the 81-year-old grandmother had been asking her 47-year-old daughter who works in the telecommunications as well as her co-workers why the name "Blue Tooth" was used for that ear-piece phone & where did the phrase come from. None of them knew! Now we all know. Most refreshing!
Tim T. from Chester Springs, PA says:
If you love words then this is the game for you!
Teresa H. from Wendell, NC says:
We love this game! We started playing on Christmas morning with our kids (19 and 23). When their friends came over, our kids grabbed the game and we all were soon engrossed again. We went through all the cards in one week. We even started making up our own. Hurry up and make some more!
Melissa R. from Denver, CO says:
Enjoying the game.
Noel from Wartrace, Tennessee says:
My wife and I play at breakfast; love it.
Nicci from California says:
Cool idea for a game! I enjoy playing with my husband. It would be fun if you came up with a version that kids could play too- using more words and phrases from today's generation, like "phat" and "pimp my ride." Thanks for a new and unique diversion!
Sylvia B from Lancaster, PA says:
Enjoyed playing it very much.
Sue L. from New Orleans, LA says:
I saw the game advertised on about the second day that I started my daily Dictionary.com word of the day subscription, and I bought two copies immediately. I can't wait to give one to friends who teach and learn languages, and the other to family members who love to play large group games. I'm looking forward to playing with both groups! Great idea!
A. Carey from Waterford, MI says:
This is a really fun game; we can't stop playing!
Laura from Salt Lake City, Utah says:
We played orijinz and had a blast. Everyone learned something, thanks.
Catherine C. from Portland, Oregon says:
I love this game! It is loads of fun . If you like words and word origins, this is very entertaining. The only drawback is that after you've been through the deck a few times you have to find new players. But that's fun, too. Try it!
C. Lonergan from Oakland says:
Recipients loved the game - hope to visit soon to try it myself...
Rachel from New Zealand says:
This is a great game to play with family over the Christmas period when everyone is together. The origins of some words are amazingly strange and are guaranteed to raise eyebrows and cause a lot of laughter. If you are a word buff like me, you are guaranteed to have a lot of educational fun!
Willy Wilson from Missouri says:
I bought Orijinz just before the holidays, and have played it twice with family and friends. Results so far have been favorable.
Alhough Orijinz was designed as an adult game it is also winning awards as a game to play with teens!
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"I’ve been playing the word game Orijinz lately and it’s a lot of fun" - Jim Horne, NY Times
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