Taboo online
Describe the word — but the obvious clues are banned.
- Players
- 3–10 players
- Difficulty
- Medium
- Length
- 10–20 min
- Type
- Word
Taboo is the fast-talking word game where you describe a secret word to your friends — without using any of the five most obvious clue words.
Say a banned word and you get buzzed. It is a hilarious test of vocabulary and quick thinking, and our version checks the forbidden words for you automatically.
How to play Taboo
- 1Create a room and invite 3 or more friends.
- 2On your turn you see the secret word and its list of banned words.
- 3Type clues to describe it — but never use the word itself or any banned word.
- 4Everyone else races to guess; the first correct guess scores for both of you.
- 5The describer role rotates each round.
Taboo FAQ
What happens if I use a banned word?+
Your clue is buzzed and blocked automatically, so you have to think of another way to describe it.
How many players do I need for Taboo?+
Taboo needs at least 3 players — one describer and at least two guessers.
Ready to play Taboo?
Create a room, share the code, and start in seconds — free.
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