diff --git a/src/core/PlayArea.ttslua b/src/core/PlayArea.ttslua
index 42efb6c2..484acd90 100644
--- a/src/core/PlayArea.ttslua
+++ b/src/core/PlayArea.ttslua
@@ -560,7 +560,12 @@ function readyCards(player, clickType)
     end
   end
 
-  broadcastToAll("Readied " .. count .. " card(s) in Play Area")
+  local cardString = " cards "
+  if count == 1 then
+    cardString = " card "
+  end
+
+  broadcastToAll("Readied " .. count .. cardString .. " in Play Area")
 end
 
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