Sponsored
Big Potato You Can't Say Ummm Board Game: Educational Party Game for 4+ Players, Includes Cards & Instructions
$18.99
In Stock
Eligible for registries and wish lists
Sponsored
About this item
Highlights
- A CROWD-PLEASER: Get ready for a super-simple party game about describing ridiculous word combos for your team. Guaranteed funny ‘messing up’ moments, perfect for families and adults.
- DESCRIBE WEIRD WORD PAIRS: Soapy Cactus! Wobbly Hamster! Describe strange word pairings for your team to guess.
- WATCH OUT FOR THE BELL… Don’t hesitate! If you get tongue-tied, the other team rings the bell — and they get points every time you mess up.
- MAKE IT CHALLENGING: Take it to the next level by adding in new rules such as “swap seats after every correct guess” or “avoid words that begin with a C”.
Description
This is a noisy party game with one super, simple mission – you can’t say “umm”.
Two teams race to get their pieces to the end of the board first. They’ll do it by describing as many strange sounding objects as they can, from the random cards they pick up. The only problem is: you can’t say “umm”. Every time you do, the bell will sound, adding to the pressure!
As each team gets closer to the end, more and more sounds become off limit, making it a frantic dash to the finish line.
Two teams race to get their pieces to the end of the board first. They’ll do it by describing as many strange sounding objects as they can, from the random cards they pick up. The only problem is: you can’t say “umm”. Every time you do, the bell will sound, adding to the pressure!
As each team gets closer to the end, more and more sounds become off limit, making it a frantic dash to the finish line.
Suggested Age: 10 Years and Up
Type of Game: Party Games
Playing Time: 15 Minutes or More
Number of Players: 4 or More Players
Educational Focus: Problem Solving
Includes: Cards, Instructions
Package Type: Full Game
Battery: No Battery Used
TCIN: 87868897
UPC: 850064186024
Item Number (DPCI): 087-10-0027
Origin: Imported
If the item details aren’t accurate or complete, we want to know about it.
Shipping details
Estimated ship dimensions: 7.5 inches length x 4.2 inches width x 2.7 inches height
Estimated ship weight: 1.58 pounds
Return details
This item can be returned to any Target store or Target.com.
This item must be returned within 90 days of the date it was purchased in store, shipped, delivered by a Shipt shopper, or made ready for pickup.
See the return policy for complete information.
This product is featured in a recent Target Finds story
Frequently bought together
Discover more options
Related Categories
Guests are saying
This game offers a delightful blend of fun and challenge, making it perfect for family gatherings and parties. Guests appreciate its interactive nature, which encourages laughter and creativity while navigating the tricky rules of avoiding filler words. The game is suitable for all ages, providing a great icebreaker and fostering friendly competition. While some rules may be confusing initially, the overall experience is engaging and enjoyable, ensuring memorable moments with friends and family.
Summary created by AI from text of reviews reflecting recent feedback provided across different star ratings (includes incentivized reviews)
4.6 out of 5 stars with 199 reviews
broad age appeal: 4.59 out of 5
length of play: 4.76 out of 5
quality: 4.84 out of 5
value: 4.84 out of 5
99% would recommend
164 recommendations
5 out of 5 stars
Thumbs up graphic, would recommend
19 December, 2025Verified purchase
Love it its a must
Bought this game thinking it would be a chill, funny game. Turns out it’s a public-speaking boot camp designed to expose how often I rely on “umm” to survive conversations. Spoiler alert: it’s a lot. Every round feels like being put on the spot in front of a jury that’s just waiting for you to slip. The pressure is real, the silence is loud, and the second you panic… buzz. Suddenly everyone’s laughing while you question how you’ve ever spoken a full sentence in your life. Great for parties, roasting your friends, and humbling anyone who thinks they’re “good at talking.” Fun, stressful, and mildly traumatizing in the best way. Would recommend — just don’t hesitate.
5 out of 5 stars
18 December, 2025
(no review title)
I don’t know about the things I purchased but your curbside employees are amazing! Friendly quick and efficient!
5 out of 5 stars
Thumbs up graphic, would recommend
15 December, 2025Verified purchase
Add this to your game night
Fun, no learning curve, and plays fast.
5 out of 5 stars
Thumbs up graphic, would recommend
14 November, 2025Verified purchase
(no review title)
Super fun game and cute packaging
5 out of 5 stars
Thumbs up graphic, would recommend
30 October, 2025
You Can’t Say Umm… But You Can Definitely Scream Laugh
I recently played You Can’t Say Umm at a wedding party, and it turned into absolute comedic mayhem. What started as a light game of wordplay escalated into a full-blown competition — people were yelling, laughing, and slamming the bell any time someone nervously slipped out an “umm.” It didn’t take long before everyone was shouting accusations, defending their speeches, and howling with laughter. We even made up our own extra rule: every time someone got “dinged” by the bell, they had to take a drink — and that twist took the chaos (and the fun) to a whole new level. It was pure energy from start to finish and easily became the highlight of the night.
4 out of 5 stars
Thumbs up graphic, would recommend
8 June, 2025Verified purchase
Fun
Fun game. A little older than listed on box though. I think it is more of an adult game.
5 out of 5 stars
Thumbs up graphic, would recommend
24 April, 2025
Hilarious game to play
This game is harder than you think. I never noticed how much we use the word umm and other interjections until I played this game. It is so much fun trying to describe things without word fillers. Its a lot of fun, and a lot of laughs.
5 out of 5 stars
Thumbs up graphic, would recommend
8 February, 2025Verified purchase
Fun Variety in a Game
Such a fun game. You’d never play the same game twice because of all the different rule cards.
5 out of 5 stars
Thumbs up graphic, would recommend
27 January, 2025Verified purchase
Good item
I got this for my niece's birthday and we all played the game! It was hilarious and so much fun!
5 out of 5 stars
Thumbs up graphic, would recommend
14 January, 2025
Fun party game
Loud of laughs in our group when we played. It's fun that the rules change as you go.
5 out of 5 stars
Thumbs up graphic, would recommend
14 January, 2025
Umm Fun For Everyone!
I played this with my family and during game night, and getting everyone to join in was a bit of a challenge at first. Some people were hesitant because they were convinced they’d say “umm” too much and couldn’t handle the pressure. To ease them into it, we played a round without that rule, which helped everyone feel more comfortable and willing to give it a shot. Once they got into the groove, they realized how fun and engaging it was and even commented, “Oh, this is kind of like Taboo!” It ended up being a great icebreaker and a big hit!
5 out of 5 stars
Thumbs up graphic, would recommend
14 January, 2025
New Years Eve HIT
We played this almost all the way up to the ball drop! It's fun, it really makes you think, and we were laughing at all the clever rules that get added later on! You definitely want this game in your collection!
4 out of 5 stars
Thumbs up graphic, would recommend
13 January, 2025
Great ummm game
Great game of you have the number of people for the game. Better in larger groups.
4 out of 5 stars
Thumbs up graphic, would recommend
13 January, 2025
Fun game for all
I liked this game because it was very interactive and I got to have a lot of fun and creativity with my friends and family. However, it was challenging to do for the first few rounds because it was confusing and there were rules that we kept forgetting. Overall, I thought it was a solid game. Highly recommend especially for parties and reunions to break the ice.
5 out of 5 stars
Thumbs up graphic, would recommend
12 January, 2025Verified purchase
Great Family Game
This is a fun game with lots of laughs!
4 out of 5 stars
Thumbs up graphic, would recommend
10 January, 2025
Family friendly
My friends and I played this on our game night and loved it. It’s kind of like the friendly kid version of taboo and charades. We had a blast playing this and would recommend!
4 out of 5 stars
Thumbs up graphic, would recommend
10 January, 2025
Great Game
This game is great fun and has a lot of twists to it. Perfect family fun for all ages. Some of the rules are a little confusing but if you just have fun with it then it doesn’t matter anyway.
5 out of 5 stars
Thumbs up graphic, would recommend
10 January, 2025
Very challenging but fun!
We got this game through a promotion from Big Potato Games & played it with a group of friends during a Friendsgiving get together. It was a little confusing to understand at first but as soon as we got the hang of it, it was great! It was really funny seeing who could handle not saying Umm & who couldn't!
5 out of 5 stars
Thumbs up graphic, would recommend
10 January, 2025
Fun
Good fun for most ages ! Hard to do sometimes lol
5 out of 5 stars
Thumbs up graphic, would recommend
10 January, 2025
Can't Say Umm Review
Very challenging to play, I've never thought that I would actually play a game that makes me think before I let the word umm escape my lips. My daughter an I loved the game.