A proverb is a short popular saying expressing an obvious truth (Webster's New World Dictionary). Proverbs are based on collective folk wisdom and have been among us for thousands of years as guidelines for life. They're delightfully familiar reminders of childhood, and very often convenient conversational shorthand.

Since proverbs are handed down by word of mouth from generation to generation, slight variations in wording naturally evolve. Some people might say, "a watched pot doesn't boil," while others know the proverb as "a watched pot never boils." We think that variety is the spice of life - and it also spices up a good board game!

When you play Proverbial Wisdom™, you and your teammates will have to decide whether to take a hard line and hold your opponents to the letter of the law, or give them the benefit of the doubt and allow the points even if the answer isn't a precise match.

But remember, what goes around comes around.