
- BGG rank
- BGG #9,811
- BGG rating
- 6.5
Grind House
2–6 players20–30 min2020

Rules assistance for Dirty Words
Plain-language explanations of turns, card effects and disputed situations, with saved question history.

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Dirty Words is a board game released in 1977 for 2–99 players, 20 minutes per game, and ages 18 and up. Its main mechanics are Dice Rolling.
The object of the game is to use as many of the 23 cubes as possible in the six minutes alloted to form grammatically correct sentences. All sentences must interconnect.
Dirty Words supports 2–99 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 Dirty Words is 20 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 Dirty Words for ages 18 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.
Dirty Words has a complexity rating of 1.0 out of 5 from BoardGameGeek players, which makes it a light game. The rating reflects how much rules knowledge, planning and decision-making a typical game demands. Expect a longer first teach for heavier games, and use a preparation guide before game night.
Dirty Words belongs to these categories: Word Game, Mature / Adult, and Dice. Its main mechanics are Dice Rolling. 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 Dirty 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.