# Forbidden — Unspeakable family fun!

> Team word guessing game with forbidden word restrictions and tilt controls. (iPhone/iPad app by David Baez.)

- Source: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/forbidden/id1436317197 (this page in markdown: same URL + `.md`)
- Developer: [David Baez](https://appshunter.io/developer/975830747)
- Category: Games, Entertainment, Board, Card
- Price: $2.99 with in-app purchases
- Rating: 4.70/5 from 63 App Store ratings · 1 written reviews indexed
- Age rating: 12+
- Requires: iOS 11.0 · 41 MB
- Languages: American English
- Released: 2018-12-12
- Data updated: 2026-08-27
- Monetization: paid
- User reviews in markdown: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/forbidden/id1436317197/reviews.md

## What is Forbidden?

Team-based party game. Get your teammates to guess a word without saying any of the closely related forbidden words. An example would be having your teammates guess the word "Pizza" without saying the forbidden words "Cheese", "Slice", "Pepperoni", "Italian", "Delivery" while giving them clues.

The game makes use of simple tilt controls that anyone can learn in seconds. Simply tilt the phone towards you to indicate your team has guessed correctly, or tilt the phone away to pass to the next word / phrase.

The game contains 2,000+ cards to guess (and counting) plus a variety of categories, including:
- Kid Friendly / Easier Cards
- Food
- Music
- Movies
- Celebrities
- Brands
- Disney
- World History
- Travel Destinations
- And more!

For an extra challenge and/or variety, you can also use our EVERYTHING category that combines cards from all other categories!

Number of Players required:
4+ (There is a 2+ player mode as well, please see in-app instructions for details)

Forbidden works 100% offline!

## Key features

- Team-based word guessing
- Forbidden word challenges
- Simple tilt controls
- 2,000+ words and categories
- Offline play
- Supports 4+ players

## Pricing and in-app purchases

Base price: $2.99.

**One-time purchases**

| Purchase | Price | Type |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Disney Expansion Deck | $0.99 | one-time |
| Wanderlust Expansion Deck | $0.99 | one-time |
| HIMYM Expansion Deck | $0.99 | one-time |
| Brands Expansion Deck | $0.99 | one-time |


## Recent user reviews (1 of 1)

All indexed reviews: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/forbidden/id1436317197/reviews.md

### 5/5 — Fun game to play with friends!

*2018-12-13*

What a great game! I’ve played similar games to this and they are glitchy and not fun because of it. This game runs smoothly and has a decent number of cards to go through. My friends are already downloading it! Can’t wait to see the updates later on :)

## Frequently asked questions about Forbidden

### What is Forbidden?

Forbidden is a team-based party game where players try to get their teammates to guess a word without using any of the closely related forbidden words. It features over 2,000 words and works 100% offline.

### How many players can play Forbidden?

Forbidden requires a minimum of 4 players for the standard game mode. A 2+ player mode is also available, with instructions provided in the app.

### Can I play Forbidden offline?

Yes, Forbidden works 100% offline, making it perfect for gatherings where internet access might be limited.

### What devices does Forbidden support?

Forbidden is available on iPhone, iPad, and iPod devices.

### How much does Forbidden cost?

Forbidden is a paid app, priced at $2.99. It does not contain advertisements.

### What age rating is Forbidden?

Forbidden has an age rating of 12+, suggesting it is suitable for players aged 12 and above.

### How often is Forbidden updated?

The latest version of Forbidden is 2.2.1, last updated on July 19, 2024. Updates typically include new cards and category additions.

### What are the gameplay mechanics of Forbidden?

Gameplay involves one player giving clues to their team to guess a word, while strictly avoiding a list of forbidden words. Simple tilt controls are used to indicate correct guesses or to pass to the next word.

## Version history (last 5 releases)

### 2.2.1 — 2024-07-19

Minor updates

### 2.2 — 2023-07-13

New Music deck + app optimizations

### 2.1 — 2020-03-19

- Added an EVERYTHING category that combines several of the free categories for more variety!
- Less repeat cards! All words in the category deck must now be completely exhausted before you get a single repeat!
- More cards added to every category!

### 2.0 — 2019-08-11

- Completely revamped the instructions / rules
- Added new cards to every category
- Plus a brand new App Icon!

### 1.4 — 2019-03-02

We've added a new Brands expansion deck! This deck includes the world's hottest brands in food, tech, fashion, and everything in between!

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