Answer Detectives: Guessing Game Rules
4–12 players (teams require 6–12)
Free, with no login or installation. Each player needs their own phone or computer and an internet connection. Share the room link or six-character code privately. New players can join only in the lobby.
Rules
- Choose solo (4–12 players) or two teams (6–12, at least three per team). Teams may be random or assigned by the host.
- Use a built-in topic or let the designated writer enter one. Writers answer in one sentence, without their names, or pass.
- Detectives guess the author of each anonymous answer. In team mode, discuss together; one designated representative submits each guess. You get one guess per answer.
- Authors and guesses are revealed after all guesses. Each correct guess earns a point. Never write secrets: anonymity is temporary.
- In solo mode everyone is detective once. In team mode each team plays the selected number of turns (1–10, default 3). Unequal teams get the same number of answer cards. The game ends early if a player leaves.
A guessing game for friends who know each other—or want to
For a custom question such as “What would you pack for a day off?”, players submit short answers without names. Read an answer such as “a sketchbook” and guess its author. Save the explanations until after the reveal so everyone gets a fair guess.
Play together, nearby or online
Each friend joins the same room on their own phone or computer. If you are apart, use your usual voice or video call for discussion; the game does not provide a voice call. Try the solo demo first to learn the controls, then create a room in English and share its invitation link.
Language and privacy
The room language is fixed at creation and applies to every player. Create a new room to change it. Your own text is never automatically translated. Use the general guide for room setup and reconnecting.
Play in English →