Creator sampler · 12 real cards

Play it by ear.

One word. The way you say it is the clue. Try a few sound riddles with your friends—or film a guessing moment.

Hear how it works

Listen to a clue. Can you guess the phrase from how the word is said?

EXAMPLE 01

“Birds”

Listen, take a guess, then reveal.

EXAMPLE 02

“Banana”

Listen, take a guess, then reveal.

EXAMPLE 03

“Bubble”

Listen, take a guess, then reveal.

These are game demonstrations. For your own video, record your voice and your group’s real reactions.

Card 1 of 1236 prompts to explore

ONLY SAY THIS WORD

Clue giver: peek at the answer first.
Then hide it before showing the screen.

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View the original card · answers visible

Original artwork from the Earbus deck. All three answers appear on this card.

A quick taste of Earbus

The clue giver privately checks the full answer, then hides it.
Say only the word in quotation marks. Try pitch, rhythm, repetition, pauses or whispers. No extra words or charades.
Everyone else guesses the full phrase. Reveal it, swap clue givers, and try another card.

This is an untimed practice sampler, not the full scoring game.

Filming? Let viewers guess.

Keep the full card out of frame until the reveal. Capture clear sound and real reactions. The clue-only screen is useful for an audience shot.

“Can you guess the phrase just from how I say this word?”

The full game

Two teams, 60-second turns, one clue color per round. Score correct guesses; each team may skip twice per turn. Finish the round before comparing totals of 20 or more; play another round if tied.

4–12 players · Ages 10+ · ~30 min

Explore the boxed game ↗

Play it by ear.

Hear how it works

“Birds”

“Banana”

“Bubble”

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