Tabu (Words) for the Culture - I Luv the 90's Edition

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The goal of the game is to get your teammates to guess the word you are describing without saying the list of words that are tabu to say. Divide into two teams, get the cards ready, and Buzzuh! app.  Each word you get right is a point for your team, and all of the cards you skip or cards that you said words that were taboo is a point for the other team.

​Before Play  

Download Buzzah! app on your mobile device.  Activation codes are located on the back of your Taboo card game box. Have each team select a team name and a buzzer sound from a pre-fixed list or create your own authentic sound. Decide on the length of time per round - 30, 45, or 60 seconds.

Starting The Game

Step 1: Divide the players into two teams.  Try and have an even number of team members.

Step 2: Place a smaller pile of cards in front of the first player.

Step 3: Draw one care at a time. No looking ahead!

Step 4: Start the timer from the Buzzah! app.  ​

Playing Each Round

 Step 1: Give your teammates clues about the word.

Step 2: Avoid Tabu words.

Step 3: Opponents get ready to use the Buzzah! watch and listen for tabu words.  When you hear the clue giver say a tabu word you buzz them! Put the card in the discard pile.

Step 4: Keep cards separated into two piles, one for correct answers and the other for skipped or buzzed words.

Step 5:  Score the round. The clue giving team gets one point for all words guessed correctly. The opponents get one point for each card that was skipped or buzzed. Enter score in Buzzah! app.

Winning The Game

Decide to play to a certain score or for a certain number of rounds. Team with the most points wins.  In the case of a tie, each team gets one more turn to determine the winner.

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