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Guess the Word

Use a phone like a classic charades card. Everyone else sees the word while the current player guesses. Enable Heads Up mode for tilt controls and landscape play.

Start Guess the Word

Players

Best with 2–12 players

Round

5–20 minutes

Device

One phone; motion controls are optional

How it works

  1. 1Choose a deck, turn length, players, and optionally Heads Up mode.
  2. 2Hold the device so the group can see the word and give clues.
  3. 3In Heads Up mode, tilt to mark answers; otherwise, use the on-screen buttons.

A quick practice round

Before scoring anything, try one short Guess the Word round. Read the first prompt aloud, make sure everyone understands what to do, and let the group agree on any house rule before continuing.

Keep the group moving

  • Give everyone a chance to pass when a prompt is not a fit.
  • Keep the shared device moving in one consistent direction.
  • Start with a short round, then add more once the group finds its rhythm.

From setup to results

  1. Choose the deck

    Choose a deck, turn length, players, and optionally Heads Up mode.

  2. Hold, act & clue

    Hold the device so the group can see the word and give clues.

  3. Tilt or tap to score

    In Heads Up mode, tilt to mark answers; otherwise, use the on-screen buttons.

One-device setup and troubleshooting

A phone, tablet, or computer is enough. Keep the device charged, use a readable screen size, and pass it in a consistent direction. If a round is interrupted, use the in-game menu to resume or start a fresh game; do not refresh during a protected handoff.

Quick answers

Do I need motion controls to play?

No. Heads Up mode is optional; standard mode uses on-screen Correct and Skip buttons.

What is a good Guess the Word group size?

Two people can play, but larger groups make the clue-giving and turns more lively.

Does Guess the Word need an app download?

No. Open Party Pulse in your browser and start a round.

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