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4-Bidden Words
2018
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- 4–20 players
- 30–90 min
- 17+
For 4 players
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4-Bidden Words is a board game released in 2018 for 4–20 players, 30–90 minutes per game, and ages 17 and up. Its main mechanics are Hand Management, Simultaneous Action Selection, and Team-Based Game.
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About the game
Adult party game by the creators of What Do You Meme? Shuffle up the cards, break into teams, and decide which team and player goes first. During a round, play alternates between teams. One player on a team (the guesser) selects a card and places it on his/her forehead without looking at the words. A sand timer is flipped and the round begins with 60 seconds on the clock. Then other players must give clues to get the guesser to say the Buzz Word on the card. The tricky part is that each card displays four 4-Bidden words that you can't use for clues. If they correctly guess the Buzz Word, keep going: grab a new card and keep playing until the timer runs out. If a team member accidentally says a 4-Bidden word, a Penalty Chip is dealt. Penalty Chips subtract 1 point from your team's overall score. Aside from the 4-Bidden words, teams can also earn penalties for spelling out the words, rhyming, and acting things out. Winning is based on how long a game you wish to play, Quick: Earn 10 points. Normal; Earn 25 points Marathon: Earn 100 points. Contains 600 Buzz Words, 2,400 4-Bidden Words, 8 penalty chips, and a sand timer.
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Questions and answers
4-Bidden Words supports 4–20 players according to the catalogue. This range comes from the publisher’s listed player count, so the game can be set up for any group size within it. Some setups, rules and scoring details may still vary by player count, so check your edition’s rulebook for the exact configuration.
The listed playing time for 4-Bidden Words is 30–90 minutes. This is the publisher’s estimate for a full game. The actual duration depends on the group, the player count and familiarity with the rules: first sessions usually run longer, while experienced groups often finish faster. Setup and teaching time are not included in this estimate.
The catalogue lists 4-Bidden Words for ages 17 and up. This is the publisher’s recommendation and reflects reading demands, rule complexity and small components rather than theme alone. Younger players can often join with help from an adult, so check the age guidance on your edition and consider your group’s experience with board games.
4-Bidden Words belongs to these categories: Mature / Adult and Real-time. Its main mechanics are Hand Management, Simultaneous Action Selection, and Team-Based Game. Categories describe the theme and setting of a game, while mechanics describe what players actually do on their turns. Each mechanic links to a catalogue hub with similar games, which helps when you want something comparable.
The catalogue lists 4-Bidden Words as a base game. It can be played on its own with the components in the box and does not require any other title. Expansions, if any exist, add new content or rules on top of it and are listed separately in the catalogue with a link back to this base game.