# Laba Party Uganda - Ugandan Charades & Taboo Party Game

> Laba Party Uganda is a free, offline-capable charades and taboo-style party game celebrating Ugandan culture, language, and entertainment. Built as a Progressive Web App (PWA), it works on any device with a modern browser.

## Game Details

- **Total Cards:** ~11,200
- **Players:** 4+ (2 teams, minimum 2 per team)
- **Default Teams:** Team Rolex / Team Luwombo
- **Game Modes:** Classic (taboo words enforced) and Free Play (no restrictions)
- **Round Duration:** 1, 2, 3, or 4 minutes (configurable)
- **Languages:** English, Luganda
- **Offline:** Yes -- fully playable offline after first visit (PWA)
- **Cost:** Free

## Categories

| Category | Description |
|---|---|
| UG Life | Ugandan daily life, culture, food, places, and traditions |
| UG Entertainment | Ugandan movies, TV shows, celebrities, and media |
| UG Music | Ugandan music artists, songs, and genres |
| Katogo | A fun mix of everything -- the Ugandan cultural melting pot |
| Wild Card | Unexpected, creative, and surprising prompts |
| Global Entertainment | International pop culture, movies, music, and celebrities |
| Act & Guess | Physical acting and performance-based challenges |
| General Knowledge | Trivia, facts, science, history, and geography |
| NSFW (18+) | Adult-only content (age-gated, opt-in only) |

## How to Play

1. Split into two teams (default: Team Rolex vs Team Luwombo).
2. Choose a game mode: Classic (taboo words are enforced) or Free Play.
3. Pick a category from the 9 available options.
4. One player describes the word on the card to their teammates WITHOUT saying the taboo words listed.
5. Score as many correct answers as possible before the timer runs out.
6. Teams alternate turns. The team with the most points wins!

## Technical Details

- **Type:** Progressive Web App (PWA)
- **Stack:** Vanilla HTML, CSS, and JavaScript (no frameworks)
- **Hosting:** GitHub Pages
- **Service Worker:** Caches assets for offline play
- **Installable:** Can be added to home screen on mobile and desktop
- **Analytics:** Umami (privacy-friendly)

## Links

- **Play Now:** https://labaparty.com/
- **Source Code:** https://github.com/olimiemma/laba_party
- **Developer:** Emmanuel Kasigazi Olimi -- https://linktr.ee/olimiemma
- **Other Editions:** Laba Party is available in multiple country editions. Visit https://labaparty.com for more.

## About Laba Party

Laba Party is a family of charades and taboo-style party games designed to celebrate the culture, language, and entertainment of different countries across Africa and beyond. Each edition is tailored with locally relevant content -- from music and movies to slang and traditions -- making every game session a celebration of identity and community. Whether you are at a house party in Kampala, a family gathering in Jinja, or hanging out with friends anywhere in the world, Laba Party brings people together through laughter and friendly competition.