Game Setup
1. Shuffle the Cards
Shuffle the Slang Cards and place them face down in a draw pile.
2. Form Your Teams
Divide players into teams. We recommend 2 or more players per team.
3. Choose a Scorekeeper
Pick one player to keep track of the points throughout the game.
4. Set the Timer
Set a timer for 30 seconds and get ready to guess!
Generations Used
Each slang term is associated with the generation that helped popularize it. Use the list below to test your generational knowledge!
Greatest Generation: Pre-1928
Silent Generation: 1928–1945
Baby Boomers: 1946–1964
Generation X: 1965–1980
Millennials: 1981–1996
Generation Z: 1997–2012
Generation Alpha: 2013–2025
How to Play
1. Draw a Card
One team goes first and draws the top card from the deck.
2. Read the Slang
One player on the team reads the slang term aloud.
3. Start the Timer
Start the timer for 30 seconds and let the team discuss what they think the slang term means and what generation it is from.
4. Make Your Guess
The team must agree on an answer before time runs out.
5. Reveal the Answer
When time is up, flip the card over and read the meaning aloud. Then check the generation and see how well your team did!
Scoring
Correct Meaning: +1 point
Correct Generation: +1 point
Winning the Game
The game ends when a team reaches:
10 points — Quick Game
15 points — Longer Game
The team with the most points at the end wins!
Optional Game Modes
Easy Mode
Keep it simple! Guess the meaning of the slang term only. No generation bonus.
Expert Mode
Think you know your slang? To score a point, you must correctly guess both the meaning and the generation.
Lightning Round
You have 60 seconds to guess as many slang terms or generations as possible! A correct meaning earns 1 point each.
Rules
Keep it old school—no phones, internet searches, or dictionaries allowed!
Trust your instincts, work with your team, and see how much slang knowledge you really have.