Read My Lips
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2+ players, about 10+ minutes, ages 12+.
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Setup
Ensure you have a pair of headphones that can effectively play white noise loudly, blocking out any ambient sound. Alternatively, you can move your mouth without speaking aloud (although this is easier). Press the ‘START GAME’ button at the top of this page. Gather your players and decide on the number of rounds or questions you'd like to play. Enter each player's name into the app. Specify the number of 60-second turns that each person have.
How to Play
The app randomly selects one player to be the "Reader" and another player to be the "Guesser". The Guesser wears headphones, and plays white noise or any music loud enough to ensure the Guesser can't hear any spoken words. The app provides the Reader with a sentence. The Reader faces the Guesser and articulates the sentence clearly, enunciating each word without making any sound. The Guesser has 60 seconds to decipher the sentence by reading the Reader's lips. Within this timeframe, the Guesser can make multiple guesses and can choose to skip the word at any time. If the Guesser correctly identifies the sentence within the allocated time, they earn a point. The aim to to earn as many points as possible within the 60 seconds. Note: Skipping a word does not negatively affect your points. After each round, roles rotate among the players. If there are more than two participants, the app continues to assign roles. The game continues, repeating the previous steps until each player has had their turn. The winner is the player who scores the most amount of points at the end of the game.
Frequently asked questions
How many people do you need to play Read My Lips?
Read My Lips is designed for 2+ players. It works best when everyone can hear each other and take turns quickly.
How long does Read My Lips take?
A round of Read My Lips usually takes about 10+ minutes, depending on group size and how much discussion your players add.
Can you play Read My Lips without extra props?
Read My Lips is built to be lightweight. Check the on-page rules for any simple materials your group might need before you start.
Can you play Read My Lips online?
Yes. You can open Read My Lips in Pocket Party and use the app or browser flow to get your group into the game quickly.
Can kids play Read My Lips?
Read My Lips is recommended for ages 12+. For younger groups, read the rules first and choose categories or prompts that fit the room.
Categories
Adults, 2 player, game night, sitting, free
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