Don't Say It!: an online forbidden-words game for teams
Two teams take turns: one person describes a word to their own team without saying any of the 5 forbidden words, while the other team watches, ready to hit DON'T SAY IT!.
- 4 to 10 people
- 15 to 30 min
How to play Don't Say It! online
- Create a Don't Say It! room and choose the round time (30, 60 or 90 seconds) and the target score (10, 15 or 20).
- The host sets up teams A and B. With an odd number of people, one becomes the referee.
- During the round, the describer sees the word and the forbidden ones; their team types guesses.
- The other team hits DON'T SAY IT! when they hear a forbidden word.
- Teams alternate until one reaches the target score.
Rules
- A correct guess is worth +1, a forbidden word -1 and skipping 0.
- Scores never go below zero.
- The first team to reach the target wins; if both reach it together, the higher score wins.
Tips for your team
- Groups of 4 to 10 people make the most competitive rounds.
- Turn on hints to flag when a guess gets close to a forbidden word.
Frequently asked questions
How many cards are there?
170 cards in English and 170 in Portuguese, each with 5 forbidden words.
Do we need an even number of people?
No. With an odd number, one person acts as the referee.
Does it work in English?
Yes, the deck follows the room's language.
Ready to play Don't Say It! with your team?
Create a Don't Say It! room