How many words or phrases can YOU burst out in 60 seconds?
With this fast-paced Outburst word game, players race against the clock to shout out answers that match a mystery category.
The best part? It’s simple to play and full of laughs for all ages!
This Outburst game works great for:
Whether you’re playing with kids, teens, or adults, this energetic guessing game will have everyone thinking fast and shouting even faster.
Ultimate Guide To Playing Outburst
Objective
Score the most points by shouting out answers that fit a category within 60 seconds.
Supplies Needed
How To Play The Game Of Outburst
1. Divide players into two teams. Each team will take turns guessing answers.
2. Team 1 selects a card and reads the category aloud to Team 2. When the timer begins, Team 2 tries to guess as many answers as possible related to that category within 60 seconds.
3. Team 1 checks off correct answers from the list on the card.
4. Each correct answer is one point. Teams earn one bonus point if they guess all six answers on the card.
5. After the time is up, the next team takes their turn.
6. Continue playing until all cards are used or a set number of rounds are completed.
7. The team with the most points wins!
Helpful Tip: Only answers listed on the card count for points, so encourage players to think fast and shout their guesses quickly.
Outburst Game Topics
| PIZZA TOPPINGS | FAST FOOD RESTAURANTS |
| 1. Pepperoni 2. Sausage 3. Mushrooms 4. Onions 5. Green peppers 6. Bacon |
1. McDonald’s 2. Burger King 3. Taco Bell 4. Wendy’s 5. Chick-fil-A 6. Subway |
| CANDY BARS | TYPES OF COOKIES |
| 1. Snickers 2. Milky Way 3. Kit Kat 4. Twix 5. Reese’s 6. Hershey’s |
1. Chocolate chip 2. Oatmeal 3. Sugar 4. Peanut butter 5. Snickerdoodles 5. Gingerbread |
| ICE CREAM FLAVORS | BREAKFAST CEREALS |
| 1. Vanilla 2. Chocolate 3. Strawberry 4. Cookies and cream 5. Mint chocolate chip 6. Rocky road |
1. Cheerios 2. Frosted Flakes 3. Lucky Charms 4. Froot Loops 5. Rice Krispies 6. Cinnamon Toast Crunch |
| DISNEY CHARACTERS | SUPERHEROES |
| 1. Mickey Mouse 2. Minnie Mouse 3. Donald Duck 4. Goofy 5. Elsa 6. Pluto |
1. Superman 2. Batman 3. Spiderman 4. Wonder Woman 5. Iron Man 6. Captain America |
| PIXAR MOVIES | BOARD GAMES |
| 1. Toy Story 2. Finding Nemo 3. The Incredibles 4. Cars 5. Monsters, Inc. 6. Up |
1. Monopoly 2. Scrabble 3. Clue 4. Risk 5. Checkers 6. Candy Land |
| CARD GAMES | VIDEO GAMES |
| 1. Uno 2. Go Fish 3. Solitaire 4. Old Maid 5. Crazy Eights 6. Blackjack |
1. Minecraft 2. Super Mario Bros. 3. Fortnite 4. Pokémon 5. The Legend of Zelda 6. Call of Duty |
| TEAM SPORTS | OLYMPIC SPORTS |
| 1. Soccer 2. Basketball 3. Baseball 4. Football 5. Volleyball 6. Hockey |
1. Swimming 2. Gymnastics 3. Track and Field 4. Skiing 5. Figure Skating 6. Beach Volleyball |
| THINGS IN A BACKPACK | THINGS PEOPLE FORGET |
| 1. Notebook 2. Pencil 3. Lunchbox 4. Water bottle 5. Textbook 6. Eraser |
1. Keys 2. Wallet 3. Phone 4. Glasses 5. Purse 6. Umbrella |
Related:
| KITCHEN APPLIANCES | VACATION DESTINATIONS |
| 1. Refrigerator 2. Microwave 3. Toaster 4. Blender 5. Coffee maker 6. Dishwasher |
1. Disney World 2. Hawaii 3. Paris 4. New York City 5. Florida 6. Mexico |
| THEME PARK RIDES | THINGS YOU SEE AT THE BEACH |
| 1. Roller coaster 2. Ferris wheel 3. Carousel 4. Bumper cars 5. Tilt-a-whirl 6. Teacups |
1. Sand 2. Seashells 3. Umbrellas 4. Towels 5. Waves 6. Surfboards |
| ZOO ANIMALS | PLACES KIDS LOVE TO GO |
| 1. Lion 2. Tiger 3. Elephant 4. Giraffe 5. Monkey 6. Zebra |
1. Amusement park 2. Playground 3. Zoo 4. Beach 5. Swimming pool 6. Toy store |
| WORDS THAT RHYME WITH “CAT” | THINGS THAT ARE STICKY |
| 1. Hat 2. Bat 3. Rat 4. Mat 5. Sat 6. Pat |
1. Glue 2. Honey 3. Tape 4. Gum 5. Syrup 6. Candy |
| THINGS THAT ARE LOUD | THINGS THAT ARE COLD |
| 1. Fireworks 2. Train 3. Thunder 4. Drum 5. Alarm clock 6. Airplane |
1. Ice 2. Snow 3. Freezer 4. Popsicle 5. Ice cream 6. Air conditioner |
| THINGS THAT ARE RED | GREEN VEGETABLES |
| 1. Apple 2. Fire truck 3. Strawberry 4. Cherry 5. Tomato 6. Rose |
1. Broccoli 2. Spinach 3. Peas 4. Lettuce 5. Green beans 6. Cucumber |
| THINGS YOU SEE IN NATURE | FOODS EATEN AT HOLIDAY MEALS |
| 1. Trees 2. Birds 3. Flowers 4. Mountains 5. Rivers 6. Clouds |
1. Turkey 2. Ham 3. Mashed potatoes 4. Stuffing 5. Rolls 6. Pie |
| THINGS THAT SMELL TERRIBLE | EMOTIONS |
| 1. Trash 2. Rotten eggs 3. Skunks 4. Dirty socks 5. Spoiled milk 6. Farts |
1. Happy 2. Sad 3. Angry 4. Excited 5. Scared 6. Surprised |
| ANIMALS THAT HIBERNATE | FARM ANIMALS |
| 1. Bear 2. Hedgehog 3. Bat 4. Frog 5. Turtle 6. Chipmunk |
1. Cow 2. Pig 3. Chicken 4. Horse. 5. Sheep 6. Goat |
| FOODS YOU EAT WITH A SPOON | THINGS PEOPLE DO AT A BIRTHAY PARTY |
| 1. Soup 2. Cereal 3. Ice cream 4. Pudding 5. Oatmeal 6. Yogurt |
1. Eat cake 2. Open presents 3. Play games 4. Blow out candles 5. Sing “Happy Birthday” 6. Take photos |
| THINGS PEOPLE COLLECT | TYPES OF TRANSPORTATION |
| 1. Stamps 2. Coins 3. Rocks 4. Sports cards 5. Pokemon cards 6. Figurines |
1. Car 2. Bus 3. Train 4. Airplane 5. Bicycle 6. Boat |
| PETS | THINGS PEOPLE DO ON A RAINY DAY |
| 1. Dog 2. Cat 3. Fish 4. Hamster 5. Bird 6. Rabbit |
1. Read 2. Watch TV 3. Play games 4. Bake 5. Nap 6. Clean the house |
| THINGS PEOPLE DO IN THE SNOW | THINGS YOU BRING ON VACATION |
| 1. Build a snowman 2. Sledding 3. Snowball fight 4. Skiing 5. Snowboarding 6. Make snow angels |
1. Toothbrush 2. Clothes 3. Sunscreen 4. Passport 5. Camera 6. Swim suit |
| ANIMALS THAT CAN FLY | BREAKFAST FOODS |
| 1. Eagle 2. Parrot 3. Bat 4. Butterfly 5. Hummingbird 6. Owl |
1. Eggs 2. Bacon 3. Pancakes 4. Waffles 5. Cereal 6. Toast |
| OUTDOOR ACTIVITIES | SCHOOL SUBJECTS |
| 1. Hiking 2. Fishing 3. Biking 4. Running 5. Camping 6. Picnicking |
1. Math 2. English 3. Science 4. History 5. Art 6. Physical Education |
| THINGS FOUND IN A BEDROOM | CARTOON CHARACTERS |
| 1. Bed 2. Pillow 3. Dresser 4. Lamp 5. Blanket 6. Toys |
1. Bugs Bunny 2. Scooby-Doo 3. SpongeBob 4. Mickey Mouse 5. Tom 6. Jerry |
| POPULAR FLOWERS | FAVORITE TOYS |
| 1. Rose 2. Tulip 3. Sunflower 4. Daisy 5. Lily 6. Orchid |
1. LEGO 2. Barbie 3. Hot Wheels 4. Stuffed animals 5. Play-Doh 6. Action figures |
Alternative Rules For This Outburst Game
You can easily adjust the rules based on the group playing.
- Creative Bonus: Allow bonus points for hilarious or creative (but relevant) answers, if all teams agree.
- Time Change: Play with a 90-second timer for younger players.
- Guess Limit: Limit each team to 10 guesses per round to increase the challenge.
- Free-for-All: Play without teams and award points individually for fast guessers.
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