# Outburst - Party Game — Clue giving game for phrases > Phrase guessing party game with clue-giving and team play. (iPhone/iPad app by Agile Labs LLC (PA).) - Source: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/outburst-party-game/id608752346 (this page in markdown: same URL + `.md`) - Developer: [Agile Labs LLC (PA)](https://appshunter.io/developer/602524321) - Category: Games, Entertainment, Family, Word - Price: Free with in-app purchases - Rating: 3.90/5 from 41 App Store ratings · 39 written reviews indexed - Age rating: 9+ - Requires: iOS 9.0 · 8 MB - Languages: American English - Released: 2013-03-05 - Data updated: 2026-08-30 - Monetization: free with in-app purchases - User reviews in markdown: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/outburst-party-game/id608752346/reviews.md ## What is Outburst? If you like guessing phrases you are going to love Outburst! Features: -Thousands of words -Simple Interface -Guaranteed great time -No annoying ads Overview: Player holding device has to describe the phrase on the screen so that their team guesses it. Keep passing around until the buzzer goes off. Get caught with the device when the buzzer sounds, opposing team gets a point. Full Directions: Split up into 2 even teams. Gather in a circle so that no player is sitting next to their teammate (alternate). Choose a player to start the game. The player then has to give clues about the word so that someone on their team shouts it. You cannot say the word or give clues that rhyme with your phrase. When your team guesses the word/phrase, pass the device to the next player (of the opposing team). Swipe left to generate the next word. Keep playing until the time runs out. The team holding the device when the buzzer sounds loses (opposing team gets a point). Repeat until a team has the necessary points to win. Terms: http://new.outburstapp.com/terms ## Key features - Thousands of words - Simple interface - Team-based gameplay - Clue giving - Phrase guessing ## Pricing and in-app purchases Base price: Free. **Subscriptions** | Subscription | Price | Period | | --- | --- | --- | | VIP Subscription | $0.99 | per month | **One-time purchases** | Purchase | Price | Type | | --- | --- | --- | | Dirty Words | $1.99 | one-time | | Super Word Pack #1 | $0.99 | one-time | | Animals | $0.99 | one-time | | Hard | $0.99 | one-time | | People | $0.99 | one-time | | Movies | $0.99 | one-time | | 90s | $0.99 | one-time | | Chick Flicks | Free | one-time | | All Word Packs | $3.99 | one-time | ## Recent user reviews (10 of 39) All indexed reviews: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/outburst-party-game/id608752346/reviews.md ### 4/5 — Good game but move the ‘Quit game’ button *2024-12-09, version 5.0.12* Great game but you need to move the location of the quit game button. When I pass the phone to next person many times they have accidentally pressed the ‘quit game’ button and ruined the round. Please make it a double click at least - thanks ### 5/5 — Fun game *2021-08-22* My family likes to play this game ### 5/5 — Love the update! *2019-11-28* Thanks for the updates and new word packs ### 5/5 — Great game *2019-11-21* Really fun and great for group gatherings! Comes recommended!! ### 4/5 — Getting stale *2019-01-01* Ready for some new word packs. ALWAYS fun though! The more the merrier!!! **Developer response:** Please update as packs are added more regularly ### 5/5 — Amazing!!!! *2017-05-21* 5 Stars! I love this game! Great family game. We play it with our family and friends and it's so fun! When you're at a party and it feels a little boring or you just want to have a blast, just pull out your phone and play outburst! Definitely recommend getting this SUPER fun game! ### 5/5 — Super fun *2016-12-27* Great game ### 5/5 — Excellent *2016-11-12* Very fun game similar to Catchphrase. Lots of categories to get and also the community categories, which is a huge bonus. ### 5/5 — Love this Game! *2016-02-04* We placed the card version of this game with out adult children and loved it so much, we got this electronic version and so happy we did! ### 2/5 — No update in a long time *2015-12-17* Nice game, but no updates. I would rate 4 or 5 stars if there were more word packs. **Developer response:** Please update as word packs are now added more regularly! ## Frequently asked questions about Outburst ### What is Outburst - Party Game? Outburst is a phrase-guessing party game where one player gives clues to their team to guess a word or phrase on the screen. The game is played in teams, and players pass the device around as time counts down. ### How do you play Outburst? Split into two teams and alternate players so teammates aren't next to each other. The player with the device describes the phrase on screen without saying it or rhyming words. When your team guesses correctly, pass the device to the next player on the opposing team. The team holding the device when the buzzer sounds loses a point. ### Is Outburst free to play? The app is free to download and play, and it does not feature any annoying ads. There are in-app purchases available, which may offer additional content or features. ### What are the rules for giving clues? When giving clues, you cannot say the actual word or phrase itself. Additionally, you are not allowed to give clues that rhyme with the word or phrase. The goal is to be creative and descriptive to help your team guess. ### Who is this game for? This game is designed for groups of friends and families who enjoy interactive and social party games. It's perfect for gatherings and occasions where people want to have a guaranteed great time together. ## Version history (last 5 releases) ### 5.1.1 — 2026-01-15 bug fixes ### 5.1 — 2026-01-14 Bug Fixes ### 5.0.12 — 2020-01-15 Bug fixes ### 5.0.11 — 2019-12-26 Bug fixes ### 5.0.9 — 2019-12-18 Bug fixes ## Apps similar to Outburst | App | Rating | Price | Category | | --- | --- | --- | --- | | [Phrase Party! Pro — catch it](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/phrase-party-pro-catch-it/id306628397) | 4.7 (5,857) | $0.99 | Games | | [Phrase Party! — catch it](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/phrase-party-catch-it/id306629966) | 4.7 (2,604) | Free | Games | | [Headbands: Charades Party Game](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/headbands-charades-party-game/id1424246763) | 4.6 (36,945) | Free | Games | | [Charades For Adults: Hot Heads](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/charades-for-adults-hot-heads/id1296644654) | 4.7 (807) | Free | Games | | [Catch It! 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User reviews are verbatim App Store reviews. Ratings, prices and chart positions refresh continuously; this snapshot is from 2026-08-30.*