Tabu Junior board game

Tabu (known as Taboo in English) is a popular word-guessing party game. The brand originated in the United States, first published by Parker Brothers in 1989. The game was created by Brian Hersch. Parker Brothers was a legendary toy and game manufacturer founded by George S. Parker in Salem, Massachusetts.

Over the years, the brand transitioned through major industry acquisitions. Parker Brothers was acquired by Tonka in 1987, which in turn was acquired by Hasbro in 1991. Today, Tabu is a staple of the Hasbro gaming portfolio. Manufacturing for these games typically occurs in multiple locations globally, including the United States, Ireland, and East Asian countries like China, depending on the specific regional edition and production year. The Junior version is specifically tailored for younger players with simplified vocabulary.