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Describe the Guess word without using any of the forbidden words while your teammates race the timer.
Describe the Guess word without using any of the forbidden words while your teammates race the timer.
Hasbro E2616 includes 162 cards, more than 640 Guess words, a squeaker, sand timer, score pad and Game-changer die. Teams score by guessing target words while the clue-giver avoids the listed Taboo words.
Game at a Glance
Say the Target
Your team tries to identify the Guess word.
Avoid Taboo Words
Listed forbidden clues cannot be used.
Squeaker
Opponents call out forbidden-word violations.
Race the Timer
Fit as many successful clues as possible into the turn.
Rules overview
Split into teams. The clue-giver takes a card and tries to make teammates say the Guess word before time expires, without saying any forbidden Taboo words. Opponents monitor the clue-giver with the squeaker. Correct guesses add to the team’s score; forbidden clues cost the point under this edition’s rules.
Learn Taboo in depth
Official source
Hasbro Taboo E2616 instructions. Checked September 27, 2026.