RoomfulA fill-in-the-blank party game, played on your phones
In Quick Wit, a prompt goes up on the TV, like "The worst thing to hear from your pilot". Everyone types an answer on their phone. The TV shows all the answers numbered, with no names, and everyone votes on their phone for the funniest one. Each vote is 2 points.
Host on this screen
Opens the room set up for Quick Wit. Phones join with the code it shows.
Start Quick WitJoin from a phone
How a round goes
- The prompt goes up on the big screen. Everyone has 75 seconds to write an answer of up to 60 characters.
- Once everyone has written, the big screen shows the answers in a shuffled order, numbered, with no names.
- Everyone votes on their phone by number. Your own answer's button is grayed out.
- The reveal shows who wrote what, who voted for it and the points.
Scoring
Quick Wit: a prompt goes up, such as "A terrible name for a boat". Everyone writes an answer on their phone. The big screen shows the answers numbered, with no names, and everyone votes for the funniest one that isn't theirs. Each vote is 2 points to its writer.
Tips
- It needs at least 3 phones, and it's best with 4 to 8 players.
- Pick the Holidays deck for prompts like "A terrible name for a reindeer".
- Short answers read better on a TV across the room.
Questions
Do players have to type their names?
No. Each player picks an animal, and answers show with no name until the votes are in.
How long is a game?
5, 8 or 12 rounds, chosen in the lobby. A round takes about two minutes, less when everyone writes and votes quickly.
Does anyone need to install anything?
No. The big screen and every phone just open roomful.hatcherylake.com in a browser.
How many people can play?
From 2 to 12 phones. It's best with 4 to 8 people in one room.
Is it free?
Yes. No account and no app to buy.