# Roundabout - Say the word, without saying the word

> Team word guessing game using speech recognition to enforce forbidden words. (iPhone/iPad app by Rahul Shah.)

- Source: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/roundabout-say-the-word-without-saying-the-word/id1259963352 (this page in markdown: same URL + `.md`)
- Developer: [Rahul Shah](https://appshunter.io/developer/537113888)
- Category: Games, Board, Word
- Price: Free
- Rating: 4.30/5 from 4 App Store ratings · 4 written reviews indexed
- Age rating: 4+
- Requires: iOS 10.0 · 27 MB
- Languages: American English
- Released: 2017-08-20
- Data updated: 2026-08-07
- Monetization: free
- User reviews in markdown: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/roundabout-say-the-word-without-saying-the-word/id1259963352/reviews.md

## What is Roundabout?

Sometimes it pays to talk about things in a roundabout way.

Roundabout is a team game where one player must get the rest of the team to guess a word without saying that word or four other key words. 

The app uses speech recognition to automatically detect when a player uses a word that is forbidden. 

If you like the card game Taboo™ or any other charades games, you will certainly like Roundabout!

## Key features

- Team-based word guessing
- Forbidden word detection via speech recognition
- No saying target or key words
- Similar to Taboo™ and charades
- Fun for parties

## Recent user reviews (4 of 4)

All indexed reviews: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/roundabout-say-the-word-without-saying-the-word/id1259963352/reviews.md

### 5/5 — Help

*2021-06-15, version 1.0*

Dear Rahul,

I am having a problem accessing your other app PianoPass.  Please contact me ASAP.  All my passwords are in that app.  I sent a message on the PianoPass Facebook messenger.  Please write me back.  Thank you.

### 5/5 — Simple and fun

*2019-09-29, version 1.0*

Really gets me going!

### 5/5 — Roundabout

*2017-08-28*

Looks remarkable. Very clever. Will use it more regularly. Thanks.

### 5/5 — Great fun!!

*2017-08-20, version 1.0*

Love this game. The entire family played during my graduation party and everyone loved it. The voice recognition is nifty!!

## Frequently asked questions about Roundabout

### What is Roundabout?

Roundabout is a team game where one player describes a word to their team without saying the word itself or four other key words. The app uses speech recognition to automatically detect if a forbidden word is used.

### How do you play Roundabout?

One player tries to get their teammates to guess a word by describing it. They cannot say the target word or four other specified forbidden words. The app's speech recognition helps enforce these rules.

### Is Roundabout like Taboo™?

Yes, Roundabout is very similar to the card game Taboo™ and other charades-style games. It offers a digital experience for this popular party game format.

### Does Roundabout have ads?

No, Roundabout does not contain advertisements. It is a completely ad-free experience for players.

### What devices support Roundabout?

Roundabout is available on iPhone, iPad, and iPod devices. It is designed for iOS users.

### What is the age rating for Roundabout?

Roundabout has an age rating of 4+, making it suitable for a wide range of players, including children and families.

### When was Roundabout last updated?

Roundabout was last updated on August 20, 2017, with version 1.0. This indicates it is an older application.

### What is the user sentiment for Roundabout?

Based on limited data, Roundabout has a positive user sentiment, holding a 4.3-star rating from 4 reviews.

## Version history (last 1 release)

### 1.0 — 2017-08-20

This app has been updated by Apple to display the Apple Watch app icon.

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## More apps by Rahul Shah

- [Piano Passwords](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/piano-passwords/id573434654)

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