01Play!
One category, one letter, go
Tap “Allumer la mèche”. After the countdown, discover one of 24 categories and a compatible letter. Both stay the same until the explosion.
A game by baræ
The word game
that turns up the pressure.
Find a word. Pass the phone.
One category. One answer.
And the phone moves on.
A category and letter stay on screen for the whole round. Each player says a word and passes the phone, without repeating an earlier answer. The timer is hidden. Whoever holds the phone when it explodes is eliminated.
Want a sneak peek?
1 / 3 — Home
Swipe to explore · Autoplay with pause
2+players
1phone
24categories
The idea
How does it work?
A timer nobody can see.
02Pass!
Answer, then pass the phone
Say a valid answer aloud, then physically pass the phone to the next player. There is no button to tap after each answer. If you get stuck, keep the phone and keep thinking.
03Again?
BOOM… one player is out
When it explodes, the player holding the phone is out. A pass is complete only when the next player has taken it. The others continue with a new category until one player remains.
Made to share
One answer.
Then pass it on.
The category does not change with each pass: the easy answers get used up, but nobody knows how much time is left.
With your group
To start a gathering with a small group and get everyone talking. Sit close enough to pass the phone without throwing it.
Choose your pace
By default, the duration is randomly selected between 20 seconds and 3 minutes. You can adjust the limits before playing. The remaining time stays hidden; the music does not reveal when the round will end.
Your turn
Get a game ready
in three steps.
Gather in a circle
Gather at least two players around one phone. Leave enough room to pass it from hand to hand.
Set the timing
Keep the suggested times or adjust them in settings. Agree on acceptable answers before starting.
Give the phone to the first player
Start the round and wait for the countdown. The group checks spoken answers and keeps track of eliminations.
Good questions
Before you
get started.
The rules and practical details for enjoying the game together.
Is it a word-category game on a phone?
Yes, in a fast spoken format: one category, one letter and different answers. There is no grid to fill in or word score. The aim is to be the last player still in.
Who checks the answers?
The group checks spoken answers and keeps track of eliminations. The phone does not recognize speech. An answer already used in the round cannot be repeated.
How long does a round last?
By default, the duration is randomly selected between 20 seconds and 3 minutes. You can adjust the limits before playing. The remaining time stays hidden; the music does not reveal when the round will end.
How does the game end?
Start another round with the remaining players and a new theme. The last player still in the game wins; use the game’s button to declare this. The number of rounds depends on the group.
Shall we get together?
Shall we play a round?
One phone. Your group.
What happens next is up to you.
Ideas for your next game
12 free party games to play with friends on one phone
Compare twelve free baræ games: duels, bluffing, words, spoken challenges and Bible guessing. Pick a game for your group and play on one phone.
Read article — 12 free party games to play with friends on one phone