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

1. Teams take turns describing
2. Describer can't use taboo words
3. Also can't use gestures or sounds
4. Team guesses within time limit
5. Each taboo word = drink
6. Passing a card = drink
7. Correct guess = other team drinks
8. 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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