The Password Is...

Play The Password Is... with friends — 4-4 players, 10 minutes. Play online party games with friends. Free in Pocket Party with 150+ IRL social games.

4-4 players, about 10 minutes, ages 12+.

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Setup

Gather 4 players and split them into two teams. Each team consists of one "Clue Giver" and one "Guesser". Decide the roles for the first round: who will be the Clue Giver and who will be the Guesser on each team. Press the ‘START GAME’ button at the top of this page and enter the team names and number of questions. The app will then generate a word for both the "Clue Givers” to view. Decide which "Clue Giver" goes first, you’ll be taking turns who goes first anyway.

How to Play

The Clue Giver from the starting team offers a one-word clue about the given word. For instance, if the word is "Bear," the clue might be "Animal." Based on this clue, the Guesser from the starting team attempts to identify the word. If they nail it right, their team scores a point, and a new round commences. If the first guess misses the mark (e.g., they suggest "Fox"), the opposing team takes their shot. The Clue Giver from the second team then drops another one-word hint (like "Honey"), trying to steer their Guesser towards the word "Bear." Play follows this sequence, swinging from Team 1's Clue Giver to Team 2's Guesser, and then from Team 2's Clue Giver to their Guesser. This pattern continues until one of the Guessers successfully pins down the word, granting their team a point. The app then rolls out a fresh word for the subsequent round. The game persists in this manner until the predetermined number of questions has been exhausted. We recommend letting participants rotate roles, ensuring everyone gets a feel for both the challenges of clue-giving and the fun of guessing. Strategically, Clue Givers should ponder their hints with care. While ambiguity might mystify your partner, being overly explicit could hand the rival team an upper hand on their turn. For Guessers, it's essential to mull over all preceding clues, not just the latest. Often, amalgamating hints can pave the way to the correct answer. At the culmination of the agreed rounds, the team racking up the most points clinches victory.

Frequently asked questions

How many people do you need to play The Password Is...?

The Password Is... is designed for 4-4 players. It works best when everyone can hear each other and take turns quickly.

How long does The Password Is... take?

A round of The Password Is... usually takes about 10 minutes, depending on group size and how much discussion your players add.

Can you play The Password Is... without extra props?

The Password Is... is built to be lightweight. Check the on-page rules for any simple materials your group might need before you start.

Can you play The Password Is... online?

Yes. You can open The Password Is... in Pocket Party and use the app or browser flow to get your group into the game quickly.

Is The Password Is... good for groups?

Yes. The Password Is... is meant for social play, so it works well when the group wants conversation, quick reactions, or shared laughs.

Can kids play The Password Is...?

The Password Is... is recommended for ages 12+. For younger groups, read the rules first and choose categories or prompts that fit the room.