Undercover Word

Social deduction game

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Undercover Word is a free social deduction game built for people sharing a room, a table, or a video call. One person creates a room, everyone joins from their own device, and the game privately assigns words and guides the group through clues and voting.

No download or account

Open the room link on a phone, tablet, or computer. Players only need a display name.

Best with 4–10 players

Small enough for every clue to matter and flexible enough for parties, classrooms, and remote teams.

Rounds take about 5–10 minutes

Start quickly, play several rounds, and change word packs or roles between games.

How a round works

  1. 1

    Create and join

    The host shares a six-character room code or QR code.

  2. 2

    Reveal private words

    Most players receive the same word; the undercover player receives limited or different information.

  3. 3

    Give one-word clues

    Players take turns proving they know the word without making it too obvious.

  4. 4

    Discuss and vote

    The group identifies suspicious clues and votes for the likely undercover player.

What you need

  • At least two devices with internet access
  • One host who can move the group through each phase
  • A group comfortable giving short clues and debating
  • No cards, downloads, signup, or payment
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Learn from the game

Useful guides for your next round

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Quick answers before you play

Is Undercover Word really free?

Yes. The game is free to create and join, with no account or paid tier required.

Does everyone need their own phone?

Each player needs access to a browser so their private word stays private. A mix of phones, tablets, and computers works.

Can children play?

The family and easy word packs are designed for mixed-age groups. An adult host should choose the pack that fits the players.

Can we play remotely?

Yes. Share the room code during a video call and keep the discussion in your call while each player uses the game in a browser.