Taboo Words: 60 Easy Card Examples

The 60 cards below are easy level and can be played with any age group. On each card the first word is the word to guess and the rest are the forbidden words. Use the cards as they are or adjust them to your group. To refresh the rules, see how to play Taboo.

Food and drink

1. Tea: glass, teapot, hot, Turkish
2. Bagel: sesame, bakery, ring, morning
3. Pizza: cheese, Italian, slice, oven
4. Ice cream: cold, summer, cone, taste
5. Coffee: cup, morning, espresso, drink
6. Chocolate: sweet, cocoa, brown, sugar
7. Watermelon: summer, red, seed, green
8. Pasta: spaghetti, sauce, Italian, boil
9. Baklava: pistachio, syrup, dessert, layer
10. Hamburger: bread, patty, fries, fast food

Animals

11. Cat: meow, pet, fur, mouse
12. Dog: bark, bone, loyal, leash
13. Lion: jungle, mane, king, roar
14. Penguin: polar, ice, black, flightless
15. Elephant: trunk, big, Africa, grey
16. Giraffe: neck, tall, spotted, Africa
17. Butterfly: wing, insect, colourful, cocoon
18. Dolphin: sea, smart, fish, jump
19. Eagle: bird, fly, claw, predator
20. Turtle: slow, shell, sea, reptile

Everyday life

21. Phone: call, screen, pocket, message
22. Clock: time, wrist, hour hand, minute hand
23. Key: door, lock, open, pocket
24. Umbrella: rain, open, wet, protection
25. Glasses: eye, lens, see, wear
26. Bed: sleep, pillow, night, blanket
27. Fridge: cold, kitchen, food, cool
28. Television: screen, channel, watch, remote
29. Bicycle: pedal, wheel, ride, two
30. Suitcase: travel, holiday, luggage, carry

Sports and fun

31. Football: ball, goal, pitch, team
32. Basketball: hoop, ball, dunk, NBA
33. Swimming: pool, sea, water, stroke
34. Cinema: film, screen, popcorn, ticket
35. Guitar: string, music, play, chord
36. Birthday: cake, candle, gift, age
37. Picnic: park, basket, food, grass
38. Concert: music, singer, ticket, stage
39. Holiday: sea, summer, hotel, rest
40. Balloon: air, fly, pop, birthday

Nature and places

41. Sun: hot, day, light, sky
42. Moon: night, earth, satellite, full
43. Rain: wet, umbrella, cloud, drop
44. Snow: white, winter, cold, sled
45. Sea: wave, salty, sand, beach
46. Mountain: hill, peak, snow, climb
47. Forest: tree, green, animal, walk
48. School: student, lesson, teacher, class
49. Hospital: doctor, patient, medicine, surgery
50. Airport: plane, ticket, luggage, flight

Office and work life

51. Meeting: table, presentation, time, agenda
52. Email: message, send, internet, address
53. Salary: money, month, bank, work
54. Break: coffee, rest, tea, work hours
55. Presentation: slide, screen, explain, project
56. Manager: boss, team, leader, director
57. Project: plan, deadline, team, task
58. Interview: job, meeting, CV, candidate
59. Computer: keyboard, screen, mouse, internet
60. Annual leave: work, day, rest, holiday

How to use the cards

Shuffle the cards and use a fresh set each round. When playing with children, leave fewer forbidden words. For a tougher game, see the harder words. To add your own, use the card creation guide. To play the cards on screen, check QuizModeOn Taboo.

Frequently asked questions

Can I change the forbidden words on the cards?

Yes. Make the game easier or harder by leaving more or fewer forbidden words for your group.

Are these cards suitable for children?

Yes, all of them use everyday, age-appropriate words.