{"product_id":"w-i-t-s-cards-meta","title":"W.I.T.S - What Is The Sentence","description":"\u003ch2 dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eWhat Is W.I.T.S?\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eW.I.T.S: What Is The Sentence is a fast-paced, award-winning word game that challenges players to construct a complete, valid sentence using a set of letter cards, all before the timer runs out. Simple to learn but endlessly replayable, W.I.T.S is the game that turns language into an exciting race against the clock.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003ePick up your letters, flip the timer, and ask yourself: What Is The Sentence?\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2 dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eHow to Play W.I.T.S\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eW.I.T.S is elegantly simple in concept and deeply challenging in practice. Here’s how a full game works:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3 dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eWhat’s in the Box\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli aria-level=\"1\" dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\n\u003cp role=\"presentation\" dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003e3 sets of color-coded letter cards: Blue Vowel Cards, Green Consonant Cards, and Red Action Cards\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli aria-level=\"1\" dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\n\u003cp role=\"presentation\" dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003e4 hourglass timers in 15-second, 30-second, 45-second, and 60-second denominations\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli aria-level=\"1\" dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\n\u003cp role=\"presentation\" dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003e1 die\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli aria-level=\"1\" dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\n\u003cp role=\"presentation\" dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eSteal cards for competitive gameplay\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch3 dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eSetup\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eOne player is appointed the Card Guard. This player keeps the Consonant, Vowel, and Steal cards shuffled and returns used Action cards to the bottom of the deck. The Card Guard also keeps time and tracks the score.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3 dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eGameplay — Round by Round\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003col\u003e\n\u003cli aria-level=\"1\" dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\n\u003cp role=\"presentation\" dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe active player rolls the die. The number rolled determines how many Consonant cards they will draw — and also how much time they will have to construct their sentence.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli aria-level=\"1\" dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\n\u003cp role=\"presentation\" dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe player draws the indicated number of Consonant cards and one Vowel card. All cards are placed face down on the table.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli aria-level=\"1\" dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\n\u003cp role=\"presentation\" dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe player draws one Action card and reads its sentence-construction instructions aloud. The Action card adds a creative twist to the round — perhaps requiring a specific sentence type, theme, or structure.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli aria-level=\"1\" dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\n\u003cp role=\"presentation\" dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eAll letter cards are flipped face up simultaneously. The timer begins the moment the last card is revealed.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli aria-level=\"1\" dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\n\u003cp role=\"presentation\" dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe player must create a sentence in which every word begins with one of the letters shown on the cards. All drawn letters must be used — and only those letters.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli aria-level=\"1\" dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\n\u003cp role=\"presentation\" dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eBefore the timer expires, the player declares their sentence aloud: “What Is The Sentence?” followed by their completed sentence.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli aria-level=\"1\" dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\n\u003cp role=\"presentation\" dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe other players vote on whether the sentence is valid. If approved, the sentence creator earns the points displayed on each Vowel and Consonant card.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ol\u003e\n\u003ch3 dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe Steal Mechanic — Competitive Tension at Its Best\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eOne of W.I.T.S’ most exciting features is the Steal system. At any point during the active player’s turn, any other player can play a Steal card. If the active player fails to produce a valid sentence in time — or if their sentence is ruled invalid — the Stealer has 15 seconds to create their own sentence using the same letter cards.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eSucceed as a Stealer: \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003eCollect all the points from that round.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eFail as a Stealer: \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThose points are deducted from your score. Risk and reward in every round.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3 dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eWinning the Game\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe first player to accumulate 100 points wins. With the variable timer, the steal mechanic, and the randomness of letter draws, no two games ever play out the same way.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2 dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eWho Is W.I.T.S For?\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eW.I.T.S is one of the rare games that genuinely works across a wide range of ages, settings, and skill levels. It has found enthusiastic audiences in:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli aria-level=\"1\" dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\n\u003cp role=\"presentation\" dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eFamilies \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003elooking for an engaging game night alternative that actually exercises the brain\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli aria-level=\"1\" dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\n\u003cp role=\"presentation\" dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eClassrooms \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003ewhere teachers use it to build vocabulary, sentence construction, and quick thinking\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli aria-level=\"1\" dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\n\u003cp role=\"presentation\" dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eSpeech therapy sessions \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003ewhere language building is practiced in a playful, low-pressure environment\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli aria-level=\"1\" dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\n\u003cp role=\"presentation\" dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eHomeschool households \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003erecommended directly by Homeschool Magazine for visual and auditory learners\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli aria-level=\"1\" dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\n\u003cp role=\"presentation\" dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eGame nights with friends \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003ewhere the fast pace and steal mechanic create laughter and friendly competition\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli aria-level=\"1\" dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\n\u003cp role=\"presentation\" dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eStudents with dyslexia \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003ewho have used the game to reinforce reading and phonetic awareness\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch2 dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eAs Seen and Reviewed\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eW.I.T.S has been featured and reviewed across several platforms:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli aria-level=\"1\" dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\n\u003cp role=\"presentation\" dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eHomeschool Magazine \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003ereviewed W.I.T.S as part of an educational games feature, praising its fast pace, creative challenge, and broad appeal across learning styles.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli aria-level=\"1\" dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\n\u003cp role=\"presentation\" dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eTimes of Entrepreneurship \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003efeatured Sherry Martin’s remarkable founder story, highlighting how he rebuilt his company after a three-year legal battle with Mattel and relaunched W.I.T.S as a core educational product.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli aria-level=\"1\" dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\n\u003cp role=\"presentation\" dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eArby’s Kids Meal (Original Launch) \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003ethe original version of the game (then called Sentence Says) was featured as a kids meal promotional item, reaching a national audience of young players.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli aria-level=\"1\" dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\n\u003cp role=\"presentation\" dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eToys R Us (Original Launch) \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003eSentence Says was stocked on Toys R Us shelves, validating its commercial appeal at the highest retail level.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli aria-level=\"1\" dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cspan data-darkreader-inline-color=\"\" style=\"color: rgb(31, 33, 36); font-size: 0.875rem; --darkreader-inline-color: var(--darkreader-text-1f2124, #d3cfc9);\"\u003eSpeech Pathology and Classroom Use educators and speech therapists independently adopted the game as a classroom tool, particularly noting its benefits for students with dyslexia.\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch2 dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eProduct Details\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eGame Name: \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003eW.I.T.S: What Is The Sentence (formerly Sentence Says)\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003ePublisher: \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003eSFM International \/ Sheformar International LLC\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eFounded: \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003eOriginally launched early 2000s; relaunched 2016 under current name\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eRecommended Age: \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e7 and up\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eNumber of Players: \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e2 or more (best with 3+)\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eAvailability: \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003eAvailable at sfmintl.com (direct-to-consumer and wholesale)\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eWhat’s Included: \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003eBlue Vowel Cards, Green Consonant Cards, Red Action Cards, Steal Cards, 4 Hourglass Timers (15\/30\/45\/60 sec), 1 Die\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eManufactured By: \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003ePremier Box Corp., El Monte, California, USA\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan data-darkreader-inline-color=\"\" style=\"color: rgb(31, 33, 36); font-size: 0.875rem; --darkreader-inline-color: var(--darkreader-text-1f2124, #d3cfc9);\"\u003eAwards: Award-winning educational board game\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"SFM Website","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":58185666363717,"sku":null,"price":39.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0988\/9562\/6565\/files\/fsd.png?v=1763141460","url":"https:\/\/sfmintl.com\/products\/w-i-t-s-cards-meta","provider":"SFM","version":"1.0","type":"link"}