How do I use the Taboo: Don't Say It!?

One player is the Describer, the other guesses. Works great over a video or phone call. The Describer reads the secret word and the 5 forbidden words shown on screen. Hit Start Timer when ready. Describe the secret word out loud without saying any forbidden word. The Guesser shouts their answer. Tap Got It if correct, or wait. Time running out counts as Missed.

Is the Taboo: Don't Say It! free?

Yes, the Taboo: Don't Say It! on ToolHaven is completely free to use. No signup or registration is required.

Taboo: Don't Say It!

The word guessing game where the obvious clues are off limits. One person describes, the other guesses - but 5 common related words are forbidden. Best played over a call with a friend.

📞 Two Players

This game needs two people on a video or phone call. One person describes, the other guesses.

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Don't Say It!

Read the word, plan your description, then start the 45-second timer when ready.

How to use

One player is the Describer, the other guesses. Works great over a video or phone call.
The Describer reads the secret word and the 5 forbidden words shown on screen.
Hit Start Timer when ready. Describe the secret word out loud without saying any forbidden word.
The Guesser shouts their answer. Tap Got It if correct, or wait. Time running out counts as Missed.

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Taboo gives you a word to describe and a list of forbidden words you cannot use. Get your teammates to guess the target word without saying it or any of the taboo words on the card. The timer is running. The challenge is not just avoiding the forbidden words but finding alternative descriptions quickly enough to keep your team guessing.

The game is designed to prevent the most obvious description routes. If the word is Piano, you cannot say keyboard, keys, music, or play. You have to find a sideways approach that still communicates the concept. This forces creativity and reveals how many ways you can describe the same thing when your first instinct is blocked.

Frequently Asked Questions

How do you play Taboo?

One player describes the target word without using any of the listed forbidden words. Teammates guess the word before the timer runs out.

What counts as using a taboo word?

Saying the word itself, a clear variation of it, or a related word on the forbidden list all count as violations. A designated judge can rule on borderline cases.

Can I play solo?

The game is designed for groups but you can practice describing words solo to build your vocabulary and creativity.

Is this good for video calls?

Yes. One player shares their screen and describes while others guess through chat or audio. It works well as a group game over any video call platform.