Hintly: Forbidden Words

Think fast. Choose your clues carefully. Never say the forbidden words.

Hintly is a fast-paced word guessing party game built for friends, families, game nights, road trips, and spontaneous hangouts. Split into teams, describe the word on the card, avoid the banned clues, and help your teammates guess before time runs out.

With 14 categories, 1,300 words, adjustable difficulty, custom timers, and flexible pass limits, every round can match your group’s style.

HOW TO PLAY

One player becomes the clue giver and sees a main word with five forbidden words underneath it.

Describe the main word without saying any of the forbidden clues. Your team must guess correctly before the timer ends.

• Tap Correct when your team finds the answer • Tap Pass when you want a new card • Tap Forbidden when a banned word is used • Collect points and beat the other team

14 CATEGORIES. 1,300 WORDS.

Keep every game fresh with a wide variety of topics, including:

• Movies & TV • Music • Sports • Technology • Animals • Classic Fun • And more

Mix multiple categories together or focus on your favorites for a themed game night.

CREATE THE GAME YOUR WAY

Hintly gives you control over every round:

• Edit both team names • Select one or more categories • Choose the difficulty • Set the round duration • Adjust the pass limit • Track rounds and team scores automatically

Whether your group wants a quick challenge or a longer tournament, setup takes only a few taps.

MADE FOR REAL-LIFE FUN

Hintly turns one phone into a complete group party game. Hand the device to the clue giver, gather around, and start playing together.

Perfect for:

• Parties and game nights • Family gatherings • Road trips and vacations • Couples and small groups • Team challenges • Icebreakers and friendly competitions

THINK CREATIVELY

The obvious clues are off-limits, so every card pushes you to find a smarter description. Race the clock, stay calm under pressure, and discover which teammate can turn the hardest word into the perfect hint.

WHY YOU’LL LOVE HINTLY

• Fast and simple team gameplay • 14 fun categories • 1,300 words to describe and guess • Five forbidden clues on every card • Adjustable difficulty levels • Custom round timers • Flexible pass limits • Automatic scoring and round tracking • Colorful, friendly design • Easy setup for friends and family

No board, cards, or complicated rules—just choose your teams and start the fun.

Can you explain the word without saying the words everyone expects?

Download Hintly, gather your team, and let the guessing begin.