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Ooha Pada — The Word Guessing Game
Describe it. Don't say it. Can your team guess the word? A celebration of the Kannada language — for families, classrooms, and every gathering.
A love letter to the Kannada language
Ooha Pada (ಊಹಾ ಪದ — literally "Guess the Word") is a fast-paced, laughter-filled board game that puts your Kannada vocabulary to the ultimate test. Inspired by the classic Taboo game, every round challenges players to describe a Kannada word without using the five forbidden clue words.
From everyday household words to proverbs, idioms, and nature — the deck spans the full beauty of the Kannada language. Perfect for families who want to keep the language alive at home, classrooms, and cultural events.
Whether you're a native speaker, a learner, or simply curious, Ooha Pada is an unforgettable way to connect with Karnataka's rich linguistic heritage.
but you can't say ಗೃಹ, ಕಟ್ಟಡ, ಬಾಗಿಲು, ವಾಸ or ಛಾವಣಿ!
but you can't say ನೀಲಿ, ಮೋಡ, ನಕ್ಷತ್ರ, ಸೂರ್ಯ or ಹಕ್ಕಿ!
but you can't say ಸಂಭ್ರಮ, ದೀಪ, ಮಿಠಾಯಿ, ಜನ, ಹೂವು!
How to Play Ooha Pada
ಕಾರ್ಡ್ ತೆಗೆಯಿರಿ
The describer draws a card from the deck. Only they can see the target Kannada word and the five related clue words below it.
ವಿವರಿಸಿ
Use any Kannada words, sentences, or gestures — but never the target word or any of the five clue words. Just keep it fair!
ಊಹಿಸಿ
Your team shouts guesses. Every correct guess scores a point. Race the clock and get as many right as you can before time runs out!
ಗೆಲ್ಲಿ
After each round, scores are tallied. The first team to reach 25 points wins the game — and the bragging rights!
Why Ooha Pada is special
250 ಪದ ಕಾರ್ಡ್ಗಳು
Spanning everyday vocabulary, nature, culture, proverbs, and more — curated by Kannada language educators for all skill levels.
3 ಮಟ್ಟಗಳು
Beginner, Intermediate, and Advanced decks let kids, learners, and fluent speakers all play together at the right challenge level.
ಕುಟುಂಬಕ್ಕಾಗಿ
Best for 4–12 players, ages 8 and up. Keeps Kannada alive across generations — from grandparents to grandchildren at the same table.
ಕನ್ನಡ + ರೋಮನ್ ಲಿಪಿ
Every word printed in Kannada with romanized pronunciation and English meaning — perfect for learners and non-native speakers.
ಎರಡು ಬಣ್ಣದ ಡೆಕ್ಗಳು
Pink and blue tabs distinguish difficulty tiers so beginners and fluent players can pick the right deck at a glance.
ಪರಿಸರ ಸ್ನೇಹಿ
Printed on FSC-certified card stock with soy-based inks. Made in Karnataka, supporting local artisans and sustainable production.
Peek inside the deck
Every card lists the target word at the top and the five related words you can't say below.
What players are saying
"We played for three hours straight at my parents' home in Mysuru. Even my 72-year-old amma was laughing so hard she couldn't breathe. Best family game we own."
"As a Kannada learner, this game pushed me to actually think in the language — not just translate. The Beginner deck is perfectly calibrated. I'm hooked."
"I use Ooha Pada in my 8th grade Kannada class every Friday. The students are genuinely excited to come to class now. Word gets around — other teachers want a set too!"
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