How to play Old Wives' Tales: True or False?
- 1Read the old wives' tale aloud and show it on screen.
- 2Have guests vote — thumbs up for true, thumbs down for false.
- 3Click Reveal for the verdict and the real explanation.
- 4Award a point per correct vote; the savviest guesser wins.
Sample rounds (with answers)
Here are 7 of this game's 15 rounds so you can see exactly how it plays. The full deck — plus the other 19 games — unlocks once for $9.99.
1"Eating for two means double portions"
MYTH — Only ~300 extra calories needed
2"You're glowing = you're pregnant"
TRUE — Increased blood flow is real!
3"Morning sickness means a girl"
POSSIBLE — Some studies show a mild correlation
4"Carrying high means it's a girl"
MYTH — Position depends on muscle tone and baby's position, not sex
5"Cravings reveal the baby's sex"
MYTH — No scientific basis
6"Heartburn means a hairy baby"
TRUE-ISH — One Johns Hopkins study found a link!
7"Baby's heart rate predicts sex"
MYTH — Heart rate varies too much day-to-day
Host tips
- ●A perfect game for a co-ed or mixed-knowledge crowd — everyone has an opinion.
- ●Read the explanations aloud; guests genuinely enjoy the "wait, really?" moments.
- ●Use it as the second game once the room has warmed up.
Best for
Co-ed and mixed-generation showers where debate is half the fun.
Frequently asked questions
Are the answers based on real science?
Yes — each reveal gives the actual verdict (myth, true, or possible) with a short explanation, so the game is fun and lightly informative.
Is it appropriate for a co-ed shower?
Very. The true/false format gives everyone an easy way in, regardless of how much they know about pregnancy.
How long does it take to play?
About 5–8 minutes for all 15 rounds, depending on how much your guests want to argue the verdicts.
Unlock Old Wives' Tales: True or False? + 19 more games
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