Taboo Drinking - Drinking Game Rules & How to Play
Taboo Drinking is a drinking game in the No Equipment category for 4-12 players that takes about 20-30 min with a medium difficulty level.
Describe words without forbidden terms
Equipment Needed
- Taboo cards or app
- Timer
- Drinks
Setup
Teams formed. Cards or app ready.
How to Play Taboo Drinking
- Teams take turns describing
- Describer can't use taboo words
- Also can't use gestures or sounds
- Team guesses within time limit
- Each taboo word = drink
- Passing a card = drink
- Correct guess = other team drinks
- Most points after rounds wins
Tips & Strategies
Think of alternate ways to explain. Don't start with 'It's like a...'
Variations
Speed Taboo: Shorter time limits. Alcohol Words: Add drinking terms to taboo list.
Frequently Asked Questions
- What if we don't have Taboo cards?
- Apps work great or make your own.
- Can I say rhymes?
- Yes, as long as you don't say the taboo words.
Players: 4-12 | Duration: 20-30 min | Difficulty: medium
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