The history of Charades, Taboo, and Heads Up are all quite different, even though the games have similar elements. Below, I provide a bit more insight into each of the different categories mentioned above. If you want to delve a little more into the differences between Charades, Taboo, and Heads Up!, read on. While the history and origin of each of these games do not strictly determine the actual differences between them, it still provides a bit of insight into how and why the games differ. The team must guess the word or phrase based on clues provided by just one of the teammates. One person is singled out to guess what the word or phrase (he/she is holding) is, based on clues given by the others. One person from each team must present the non-verbal clues to the team. Homemade “cards”, mobile phone, or tablet.įOCUS OF THE GAME (who guesses and who gives clues).
Homemade “cards”, Charades game pack, mobile phone, or tablet. Talking is allowed, but certain words (considered Taboo) cannot be said.ĮQUIPMENT USED (traditional boards and cards vs. Talking is allowed.Ī player provides clues to the team so that they can guess the word or phrase. No talking is allowed.Ī player holds a card or a device against his/her forehead and has to guess the word or phrase with the clues provided by the rest. It certainly makes choosing the right game for the afternoon/evening a whole lot easier!Ī player stands up in front and give only physical clues (non-verbally) to his/her team to guess the word or phrase. While I struggle to choose between the three (they all seem so similar to me), I thought it would be nice for novice players to have a bit more background on the differences between each.
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Great game for co-ed showers, too.Ĭlick Here to Print our free “Baby Shower Taboo” game cardsīrought to you FREE from eBabyShowerGames.When I have a gathering of family and friends and the games are hauled out, I often hear the same three games enthusiastically shrieked for: Charades, Taboo, and Heads Up!. This is a very fun and entertaining game that gets your guest involved (and laughing out loud!). Correct guesses in 60 seconds or less earns the team a point.ĭepending on the number of teams, and the time you want to spend playing, you can play for a set number of rounds (highest score at end wins), or until one team hits a set score. As the first team member gives clues to their team (being careful not to use the taboo words as clues or they’re out) The rest of the team members shout out their answers trying to guess the word until they correctly guess it or time runs out. The words listed below are words the player CAN’T say when trying to get their team members to guess the top word. The word on the top of the card is the word their team needs to guess in 60 seconds or less. On the team’s turn you give one team member a taboo card (team member chosen by team). Each team takes turns and gets a chance to earn points. You divide the players into teams of 2-4 people. But some words are taboo, so don’t say the wrong clue, or your team loses out! This game comes with 48 Printable game cards (they print on 4 pages). In this game, what you don’t say is just as important as what you do say!Įveryone plays in teams to try and guess the baby/pregnancy related words as their teammates shout out clues. Take the classic game of “Taboo” and put a baby shower spin on it and you have a fun, and funny, game of “Baby Shower Taboo” perfect for your baby shower.
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