One Word Away

One Word Away

  • Players: 2–8 players
  • Play time: 20 min
  • BGG rating: 7.0

About One Word Away

One Word Away is party word game which can be played either co-operative or Team vs. Team. You write down 3 clues for your secret word. But before your fellow players can guess, one of the clues is erased, either by a dice roll or the other team. Can they still guess the secret word? —description from the designer

Released
2026
Designer
Markus Slawitscheck
Age
8+
Best with
6 or 8 players (BGG community)

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One Word Away FAQ

How many players can play One Word Away?

One Word Away plays with 2–8 players.

What is the best player count for One Word Away?

BoardGameGeek community voters say One Word Away is best with 6 or 8 players (1 vote).

How long does One Word Away take to play?

A game of One Word Away takes 20 min.

What age is One Word Away for?

The recommended minimum age for One Word Away is 8+.

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