Trapwords Word Game

About this product

Fast clues, sneaky trapwords, and chaotic team laughter in a fantasy-flavoured word game that loves catching you out.

A clever team word game that turns simple clue-giving into a hilarious challenge of pressure, guessing, and carefully avoiding forbidden words.

Give clues, dodge the trapwords, and help your team guess the word before time runs out.

Why you’ll love it

• Brilliant twist on word guessing – the other team knows your word and secretly chooses the words you must not say.
• Fast, funny team play – quick rounds keep the energy high and the table fully involved.
• Great for family and group nights – ideal for bigger groups, mixed ages, and players who enjoy laughter with their thinking.
• Easy to learn – the main idea is simple, but the pressure makes every clue feel exciting.
• Fantasy theme adds character – monsters, curses, and dungeon-style progression give it more personality than a standard word game.
• Replay-friendly – standard and fantasy word sets help keep sessions feeling fresh.
• Tense in the best way – every clue can save the day… or walk straight into a trap.

Quick Details

• Players: 4–8+
• Recommended age: 8+
• Play time: about 30 minutes
• Game type: Team word game
• Gameplay: Give clues, avoid hidden trapwords, race against the timer, and advance through harder challenges
• Includes: 50 double-sided cards with fantasy and standard words, 10 monster cards, 10 curse cards, 7 cardboard room tiles, 4 cardboard books, 2 cardboard team figures, 5 cardboard monster figures, 2 cardboard torches, 3 plastic stands, 1 pad of trapword list sheets, 2 pencils, 1 sand timer, 1 rulebook, 1 overview leaflet

Good to Know

• Trapwords is played in two teams, with both teams preparing trapword lists at the same time.
• The clue-giver does not know which forbidden words the other team has chosen.
• As teams succeed, they move into higher levels with more trapwords and extra challenges.
• Great for players who enjoy word games, party energy, and team interaction.
• This is one of those games where simple rules create wonderfully messy human panic. Beautiful.

Care & Maintenance

• Keep the cards, sheets, pencils, timer, and cardboard pieces packed neatly after play to help avoid missing parts.
• Store in a cool, dry place away from moisture and direct sunlight to help protect the cards, box, and printed components.