How many players is Banned Words?

Banned Words plays with 4–99 players, ages 12 and up.

How long does Banned Words take to play?

A game of Banned Words takes 30 min, at light complexity (1.3/5 on BoardGameGeek).

Is Banned Words any good?

Banned Words rates 7.1/10 from 233 BoardGameGeek ratings. It is a party game / word game game built around party game, word game.

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Banned Words (2017)

4–99 players · 30 min · age 12+ · ★ 7.1 on BGG

Players: 4–99
Play time: 30 min
Age: 12+
Complexity: Light
BGG rating: 7.1/10

Best for 4–99 players aged 12+ who like party games — light complexity, plays in 30 min.

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About Banned Words

Creatively get your team to guess the words while avoiding the obvious banned words.

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Party Game Word Game

Mechanics: Party Game, Word Game · Designer: Forrest-Pruzan Creative, Prospero Hall

Players: 4P · 5P · 6P · 7P · 8P

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Banned Words FAQ

How many players is Banned Words?: Banned Words plays with 4–99 players, ages 12 and up.
How long does Banned Words take to play?: A game of Banned Words takes 30 min, at light complexity (1.3/5 on BoardGameGeek).
Is Banned Words any good?: Banned Words rates 7.1/10 from 233 BoardGameGeek ratings. It is a party game / word game game built around party game, word game.