Word Up - Charades & Words
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Free · Designed for iPad. Not verified for macOS.
The Naija forbidden-words party game! Split into teams, pass one phone, and describe the word without saying what's banned. Now fix any bad call right on the scoreboard.
Can you describe 'Jollof Rice' without saying 'food', 'party', or 'red'? Get ready for Word-Up!, the hilarious and fast-paced party game that will make your next game night unforgettable!
Word-Up! is the ultimate forbidden-words guessing game, perfect for you and your friends. Gather everyone in the same room, split into teams, and pass one phone around: this is a play-in-person party game. The goal is simple: get your teammates to guess the Main Word on the screen, but be careful not to use any of the forbidden "buzz" words!
From breaking down Nigerian slang to describing famous people and places, get ready for an evening of brainy guesses, funny fails, and frantic energy. Whether you're at a family gathering, chilling with friends, or looking for an icebreaker, Word-Up! is your go-to app for instant fun.
FEATURES:
- PLAY WITH ANY GROUP: Create up to six teams, from couples and small groups to huge parties.
- OVER 3,000 CARDS: Packed with fun and relatable words from Nigeria and beyond, so no two games are ever the same.
- SETTLE THE SCORE: Made a bad call? Flip any card's result right on the Game Over scoreboard, and points update instantly.
- CUSTOMIZABLE RULES: Set your own winning score to make games as quick or as long as you like.
- SIMPLE & SLEEK DESIGN: An intuitive interface that lets you start playing in seconds. No complicated rules, just pure fun.
- PLAY ANYWHERE, ANYTIME: No internet? No problem! Word-Up! is the perfect offline game for road trips, hangouts, or when NEPA strikes.
HOW TO PLAY:
1. Gather everyone in the same room and split into two or more teams, sharing one phone.
2. The Clue-Giver from one team tries to describe the Main Word to their teammates.
3. The catch? You can't say any of the forbidden words on the card!
4. Get a point for every correct guess. Get buzzed and lose a point for mistakes.
5. The first team to reach the target score wins!
Ready for a challenge? Download Word-Up! now and become the life of the party!
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A quick behind-the-scenes tune-up: performance and stability improvements to keep game nights running smooth. Gather your teams and play!
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Information
- Seller
- Jamiu Okanlawon
- Size
- 42.4 MB
- Category
- Card
- Compatibility
Requires iOS 15.0 or later.
- iPhone
Requires iOS 15.0 or later. - iPad
Requires iPadOS 15.0 or later. - iPod touch
Requires iOS 15.0 or later. - Mac
Requires macOS 12.0 or later and a Mac with Apple M1 chip or later. - Apple Vision
Requires visionOS 1.0 or later.
- iPhone
- Languages
- English
- Age Rating
13+
- 13+
- Frequent
Contests
Contains
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