Introducing Wordy Durds

A Podcast Styled Game Show of Random Word Associations
It’s Good Words Gone Bad…(and bad words too)
Wordy Durds is an NSFW (Not Safe for Work) party game played in a podcast styled gameshow format.
The online game is almost done and will be available free to Goat Pen members.
The best way to support this game development is to become a member, buy merch and donate. Right now we’re taking this approach in lieu of running a Kickstarter.Â

Random Word Associations
A brainstorming tool
I first discovered random word association as a brainstorming tool. The rules were pretty simple.Â
- Choose your problem or issue to brainstorm a solution for.Â
- Use a random word generator or choose words randomly from a book or dictionary.Â
- Use those words to trigger associations which become the basis for your inquiry.Â
- Don’t question your words.Â
- Let things soak and come back to them a few days later.Â
For example, If you were trying to solve a problem with marketing a new product that wasn’t selling you might get the following words which I pulled from an online random word generator:
- microphone
- partner
- bite
- permanent
- neighbor

Many Games Use a Version of Random Words
The OG random word game is Mad Libs. I remember playing it on a road trip to Duluth Minnesota. Mom and dad packed us up in the 64 Ford Ranch Wagon and on the way home we picked up some souvenirs and other stuff to keep us occupied. One of those things was a Mad Libs book. It was the first time I encountered the confluence of random words and humor.
Other commercial games like Apples to Apples and of course Cards Against Humanity also use some element of randomness, associations and surprising connections that seem to appear out of thin air. We also do this with meme-worthy social games where you choose your Porn Name or your Superhero Name by applying some formula – which is in essence a way to generate the random words.
The first time I played CAH, I laughed so hard it hurt. My biggest complaint against CAH was that there wasn’t much actual game to the game. And, you were pretty much completely at the mercy of The Judge and what they found funny. If you ended up with cards that didn’t produce side splitting humor, you sort of figured you’d lose that round. But, at the same time, were often surprised at what the judge found funny.
A sample of the first game phase with the Pairing Player portion of our online game currently in development.
The full version will be free for Goat Pen Members as an online game and potentially an app.
Image Blurred Due to Naughty Words


The NSFW Party Game…With More Game
I set out to develop a game that provided similar humor to these other games, but also met other criteria.Â
- It couldn’t use a judge
- There needed to be an element of strategy and more “game” to the game.Â
To get on the show, complete the contact form by clicking the button below. We’ll entertain all applications but have a preference for influencers or celebrities with a strong social media presence.Â
