Have you ever tried to get someone to say “heart throb” without being able saying “teenage,” “idol,” “star” or “movies?” That’s the idea behind the game of Taboo. (It’s a lot like trying to guess what a toddler wants.) It is a hilarious game that challenges your creative thinking. While you try to get your team to guess the word before time runs out, the other team is listening carefully because if you say one of the Taboo words “Uh-Oh” you’ll get buzzed.
While the box says that the game is best played by adults, it is a simple game that can be enjoyed by elementary-aged kids as well. (My guess would be the 8+, but since my oldest is only 3 don’t quote me on that!) Basically once kids can concept the idea of not saying something, they will enjoy playing along — even if you have to buzz them a lot at first. But since the buzzer is half the fun, they’ll get a kick out of buzzing you back!
One of the great things about this game is that you can play it as intended as a full game, or you can just grab the cards and the buzzer and play a couple of rounds at the dinner table just for fun. No winners, no losers just some laughs as family members exercise their brains trying to describe a word or phrase without saying something Taboo.
The game of Taboo isn’t new, I played it as a teen and think I still have my old game out in the garage, but it has gotten a makeover with an all new “Uh-Oh” buzzer sound and game changing die (to mix things up). The new Taboo is available on Amazon and Target is currently running a $5 off coupon with the code HSBRBC32. (Remember Target Red Card holders now get free shipping, so that makes the game just $23.49 + tax.)
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Disclosure – I was provided a copy of the game to facilitate my review, however, all thoughts and opinions are my own.
Would love to win this game………
I would play with my husband and our kids.
My kids, I know I would win with them… they are never quiet…lol
I would play the game with my kids.
My family or friends. Always played this with one of my college roommates.
My family!
I would play with my mom, cousins, daughter and sister. Girls night.
Taboo is so much fun– reminds me of ski vacations. I need to get the game to have in my home!
My husband, our two sons and then other family
for “Game Night!”
Many thanks, Cindi
Would play with Hubby and my Mom!!
I would play with our friends and family on our game nights. Thanks for the chance to win! 🙂
I would play Taboo with my family and friends.
I would play with my brother and sisters (in laws) at family fun night!
Love Taboo! Always play with family.
I would let my kids play it together. Before my siblings and I had children, we would play this game when we got together.
love to play with friends!
I would like to play it with my Girl Friends.
i’d play with kids and hubby
My hubby and friends.
I would play with my husband…I’m kind of addicted to board games, LOL.
I’d play with my family and friends.
I would play this with my family
Would LOVE to introduce this game to the fam….Game Night is our favorite family event….Enjoy to whoever wins!!!!!
I would play with my family and friends, it would be fun for a get together
Love this game..played with friends….would love my own copy…..love to win….thank you