If you love the party game Taboo, where the object is to get others to guess a specific word without using “off limits” clues specified by the game, then you will want to check out Bleep (4/5 stars, all ages), today’s Amazon Free App of the Day. From Amazon:
BLEEP is a family friendly word guessing game that is easy to play and hard to put down. This game is perfect for the car, waiting for your order in a restaurant or family game night.
NO DUPLICATE words during a game.
EXCITING new gameplay
Random double point cards pop-up automatically during the game and add 2 points if you get this one right
BEWARE! There are Bleep Bombs that are lurking… better be a fast guesser on these or KA-BOOM
PLUS three game modes:
Free Play, unlimited score means you can keep playing until you are tired to see who wins
Rapid Fire, auto-timer set to :30 seconds per round… better have a good team
High Score, you set the timer and the score to play to
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Fans of guessing and trivia games might also want to consider Jeopardy! (3.5/5 stars, guidance suggested, currently priced at $1.99 and currently comes bundled with a $1 Amazon MP3 Store credit) – From Amazon:
Play America’s Favorite Quiz Show® anytime, anywhere.
In the new Jeopardy! HD game, you will feel like a real Jeopardy! contestant on America’s Favorite Quiz Show®. Test your knowledge in Single Player or compete in Pass & Play multiplayer with your family and friends. Use the touchscreen to write your name on the podium, pick categories and customize your own personal 3D avatar. Hear announcer Johnny Gilbert’s voice as you take the stage and test your knowledge on topics ranging from popular culture to world history. Featuring over 2700 clues from the Jeopardy! writers, the new Jeopardy! game optimized for Amazon Kindle Fire puts America’s Favorite Quiz Show® in your hands.