Don't Say It — the Free Taboo-Style Party Word Game Online

Don't Say It by NightGames is a free taboo-style word guessing game you play right in your browser. One player describes a secret word while their team shouts guesses — but five forbidden words are off-limits, and the clock is ticking. Split into two teams, pass the phone around, and find out who thinks fastest under pressure.

There is nothing to download and no account to create. The game ships with 336 original cards across three difficulty levels that get harder every round, five categories, sound effects, and an animated timer. It works on any phone, tablet, or computer with a modern browser.

How to play Don't Say It

1. Split into two teams and enter your team names.
2. Pick a round length (30 to 120 seconds), the number of rounds, and a card category.
3. Hand the phone to the first team's describer. Only they can see the card.
4. Describe the word without saying any of the five forbidden words. Every correct guess scores a point. Stuck? Skip the card — each team gets 3 skips per match.
5. Teams take turns each round while the difficulty rises from easy to medium to hard. The team with the most points at the end wins.

Game features

• 336 original cards: 130 easy, 90 medium, 116 hard — and no card ever repeats within a match.
• Difficulty that rises by round, so the game gets tougher as the stakes grow.
• 3 skips per team per match, with a live skip counter on screen.
• Five categories: Everyday, Movies, Sports, Food — or mix them all.
• Animated countdown timer with ticking sound effects, tap feedback, vibration, and a confetti winner screen.
• 100% free in the browser — no download, no signup, no app.

Perfect for game night, parties, and video calls

Don't Say It is made for house parties, family game nights, birthdays, office team-building, and classroom vocabulary practice. Playing remote? It works great over Zoom or Google Meet — give each team one phone and let the describer share their screen, or gather everyone around a single phone in person. Love word games? Try our Charades Night acting game and Never Have I Ever, the confession game, too.

Frequently asked questions

Is Don't Say It free to play?

Yes. The game is completely free, with no downloads, no accounts, and no hidden costs.

How many players do I need?

You need at least 3 players, but the game shines with 4 or more split into two teams.

Do I need to download an app?

No. Don't Say It runs entirely in your web browser on iPhone, Android, tablets, and computers.

Is this the same as Taboo?

Don't Say It is a taboo-style party game with 336 original cards. It is not affiliated with or endorsed by Hasbro, the maker of Taboo.

Can I play Don't Say It on a Zoom call?

Yes. Give each team one phone or have the describer share their screen — the game works anywhere your team can hear each other.

What happens if I say a forbidden word?

In friendly play, most groups just laugh it off and skip the card. The game tracks your skips — 3 per team per match.

Will I see the same card twice?

Never within the same match. Every card is dealt from a shuffled deck with no repeats.

Does it work on iPhone and Android?

Yes. Any modern browser works — Safari, Chrome, Firefox, or Edge.

Don't Say It is an original game by NightGames. Taboo® is a registered trademark of Hasbro, Inc. This website is not affiliated with or endorsed by Hasbro.