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Banned Word

Also known as: Taboo verbal

Have a conversation without saying a banned common word. Say 'um' without saying 'um'.

2 players
10-20 min
Very Easy

What You'll Need

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About This Game

Have a conversation without saying a banned common word. Say 'um' without saying 'um'.

How to Play

**Setup:** Agree on a common word that's "banned" (like, um, uh, the, I).

**Gameplay:**

  1. Have a normal conversation
  2. If anyone says the banned word, they lose a point (or get a penalty)
  3. Try to trick opponent into saying it through questions

**Example (banned word: "I"):**

"What do you like to eat?"

"Pizza sounds good to me." (Almost said "I like pizza!")

**Harder Mode:** Multiple banned words, or ban common sounds.

Added about 1 month ago • Updated 28 days ago
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