To play Unspeakable, you'll need:
Host Device
Player Devices
Display Screen
Official Device
Unspeakable
Some words must never be spoken.
Unspeakable is a high-energy word-guessing game where players must describe a secret word while avoiding a list of forbidden clues.
Each round, a player tries to get their team to guess the target word before time runs out. The catch? Several closely related words are unspeakable and cannot be used while giving clues. Slip up and say one of them, and the opposing team can buzz you out.
To win, players must think quickly, speak creatively, and find clever ways to talk around the word without giving it away.
Perfect for parties, family game nights, and competitive groups, Unspeakable turns simple word guessing into a chaotic, laugh-filled challenge where the best clue givers are the ones who can say everything… without saying the one thing that matters.
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Unspeakable includes:
Gameplay
Objective
Help your team guess the secret word by giving clues—without saying any of the forbidden words. If you accidentally say one of the unspeakable words, the other team can buzz you out!
The team with the most points at the end of the game wins.
Setup
- Divide players into two or more teams.
- Choose a round timer (commonly 60–90 seconds).
- Select a clue giver for the first round.
- Display the secret word card, which includes:
- 1 Target Word
- Several Forbidden Words
Only the clue giver can see the card device.
How to Play
1. Start the Round
When the timer begins, the clue giver starts describing the target word to their team.
2. Give Clues
The clue giver may say anything except the forbidden words listed on the card.
Clues may include:
- Descriptions
- Synonyms
- Examples
- Situations
- Comparisons
The goal is to get teammates to guess the word correctly.
3. Guessing
Teammates may call out as many guesses as they want until they get the correct word.
When the word is guessed correctly:
- The team scores 1 point
- Move to the next card immediately
Forbidden Words
The clue giver may NOT say:
- Any of the forbidden words listed on the card
- Any form of those words
- (plural, past tense, etc.)
- Any part of the target word
Example:
Target word: APPLE
Forbidden words: fruit, red, pie, tree, core
Saying “fruity” or “apples” would also count as violations.
Buzzing a Violation
The opposing team listens carefully.
If the clue giver says a forbidden word:
- The opposing team buzzes immediately.
- The current card is skipped.
- No point is awarded.
- Play continues with the next card.
End of Round
When the timer expires:
- The round immediately ends.
- The current card does not count unless already guessed.
Winning the Game
After all teams have had an equal number of rounds, the team with the highest score wins.
Optional Rules
Sudden Death
If teams tie, play one final round where the first correct guess wins.
Pass Limit
Teams may pass a card, but only a limited number of times per round.
Challenge Rule
If there is disagreement about whether a forbidden word was spoken, the host makes the final decision.
How to Play
Here are the rules
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