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Gidiwords — the Taboo-style word game for your crew

One player knows the word. Their team has to guess it. But the most obvious clues are off-limits. A host-referee keeps everyone honest and the buzzer keeps it tense.

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How to play

  1. 01

    Host sets up teams

    Split the room into 2–4 teams. One player per team becomes the clue-giver each round.

  2. 02

    A word card appears on the clue-giver's screen

    Only the clue-giver sees the target word and the list of forbidden words they can't say.

  3. 03

    Give clues without the forbidden words

    Describe, gesture, anything — just don't say the forbidden words or the target word itself. The host-referee can buzz you out.

  4. 04

    Teams score, rounds rotate

    Each correct guess earns a point. Teams rotate clue-givers each round. Highest score after all rounds wins.

Sample word cards

The target word is on top. The five forbidden ones are below it.

Teams of all sizes

Gidiwords supports 2 to 4 teams per game. No minimum team size — you can run 2v2 at a small get-together or split 15 people into 3 teams of 5 for a full group session. The host assigns teams before the game starts.

FAQ

Is Gidiwords the same as Taboo?

Same core mechanic — describe a word without saying the forbidden ones. Gidiwords is our own version built for mobile group play, with categories and a host-referee flow designed for phones.

How many teams can play?

Between 2 and 4 teams per game. Teams can be any size, making Gidiwords flexible for groups of 4 up to 20.

What happens if the clue-giver says a forbidden word?

The host-referee buzzes them out. The card is skipped and the team scores nothing for that word.

Is Gidiwords free?

Yes. Gidiwords is part of the free core experience in Party Games. No purchase required.

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