
Free
About
Forbidden Words is a hilarious word guessing game for friends and family in the same room. Two teams share one phone—the other team listens to every clue. Say a forbidden word and your rivals gain a point. **1000+ words and 100+ categories, all in one deck** — tap Start and you are playing in seconds. No deck shopping, no category menus, no sign-in.
HOW IT WORKS
• Split into two teams and rename your groups
• The clue-giver describes the main word without the five forbidden words on the card
• Teammates guess fast; the other team flags forbidden words (−1)
• Correct guess: +1 · Limited passes for tough cards
• First team to the target score wins — round summary keeps scores clear
WHY GROUPS LOVE IT
• Real party game energy — quick, laugh-out-loud rounds for groups of any size
• **1000+ words and 100+ categories, all in one deck** — food, home, sports, tech, travel, mythology, emotions, and more
• Each card: one main word plus five forbidden words — richer than a single banned term
• One-phone pass-and-play; no lobby, invite link, or online matchmaking
• Cards do not repeat until the deck cycles — great for long game nights
• Native word decks in Turkish, Spanish, Arabic, Hindi, Portuguese, Chinese, and more
• Customize timer (30–180 seconds), passes (0–5), and winning score (25–150), or use defaults
• Built for group game nights — clear clues, rivals keep it fair, competitive but friendly
WHO IT IS FOR
Adults, teens, and mixed-age groups at home or on vacation. A focused word game alternative when you want describe-and-guess depth without buying extra card packs first. Works as an icebreaker, reunion game, birthday activity, holiday gathering, house party highlight, or casual friends night — same-room play only.
GREAT FOR
Family game night, games with friends, house parties, birthdays, Christmas and Halloween get-togethers, road trips, reunions, camping, and icebreaker moments with adult or mixed groups.
FAIR & CLEAR
Free to download. Ads between menus and screens (about every 90 seconds), not during active rounds when you describe and guess. Internet is required for ads. No online multiplayer — pass the phone and play together.
Download Forbidden Words and start your next game night with one tap.
End User License Agreement (Apple Standard EULA): https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula/
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What's New in Forbidden Words
1.0
June 3, 2026