Niwatoko LabFAQ
Frequently asked questions
Is payment or registration required?
The games are free and no account is required. Choose “Create or join a room” and enter a nickname to get started.
How many people can play?
You can play with 2–12 people. Minimum group sizes vary: Answer Detectives needs at least four players, and Our Top Three needs at least three.
Can someone join late?
Yes, new players can join partway through your gathering. The host should return to the lobby and share the invitation link or room code. Once everyone has joined, choose a game to start again. Returning to the lobby ends the current game, so a break between rounds is a good time to let others join.
Do I need to install an app?
No installation is needed. Play directly in your browser. Invited players can open the shared link to join the same room.
Can phones and computers play together?
Yes. Players on phones and computers can join the same room. Each player should use their own device when playing in a room.
Can we play from different places?
Yes. Join the same room to play from different locations. For games built around conversation, use your usual voice or video call app alongside the game so you can hear each other.
Can I try the games on my own?
Yes. Choose “Try on your own” from the menu. In this demo, you control four sample players by switching between them. You can explore answers and results without inviting anyone.
Help with rooms and connections
What if I close the page?
Open the game in the same browser and try reconnecting to your previous room. Your session does not transfer to another browser or device. Reconnection is unavailable if the room has ended or you have cleared its stored data.
Why can’t I join with an invitation link?
Ask the host whether the room is in the lobby. New players cannot join during a game. Check the room code, whether your nickname is already used and whether the room is full. If the room has ended, ask the host to create a new one.
What happens when the host leaves?
Another remaining player becomes the host. Some games end when a player leaves; check that game’s rules for the specific behavior. The room is deleted when everyone leaves.
Can we keep the room during a break?
Rooms expire 30 minutes after the last join, game action or settings change. Keeping the page open does not extend this time. If it expires, create a new room and invite everyone again.
Can we change language during a game?
A room’s language is set when it is created. Choose Japanese or English before creating it. To play in another language, leave the room, select that language and create a new room.
What should I include in a bug report?
Use the contact form to tell us the game, your device and browser, the button you used and what happened. Do not include invitation codes, other players’ names or private answers.