Sidestep
Dodge the forbidden words
Describe the word, dodge the forbidden ones and beat the clock. One player describes the word on screen while their team guesses, without saying any of the words that are off limits.
Pick easy 100-point words or go for a 500-point stretch. You can even upload your own category to play with words from your classroom, office or family.
- Players2 to 5 teams
- DeviceOne phone, tablet or laptop
- PriceFree, no account
How to play
- Choose how many teams are playing, name them, set the options and pick the categories.
- On your team's turn, one player presses Start. A player from another team sits beside them as referee.
- Tap a tile: harder words are worth more. Describe the word without saying it or any forbidden word (or forms of them).
- Press Right when your team guesses it. Skipping costs half the word's points.
- When time's up, check the words, confirm the score and pass the device on. Most points after the last round wins.
Make it yours
- Your own words Upload a CSV file to add a category. It needs at least 20 words, including 6 at 100 points, 6 at 300 and 3 at 500.
- Utility word Turn it on to ban one extra everyday word on every card.
Questions
Does it cost anything or need an account?
No. Sidestep is free and works without signing in.
Are my team names or word files saved?
No. They stay in your browser and are cleared when you close the page.
Ready? Grab your friends.
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