Mystery Characters rules
- Gather 3–12 players. One of you creates a private room and shares the code or link. Everyone chooses their nickname and skin in their browser.
- Choose your character. Agree on a world you all know: anime, films, series or video games. Everyone writes their own secret character and marks themselves ready.
- Start the game. The host starts when everyone is ready and online. The first player is chosen at random, then turns cycle through the player order.
- Ask a question out loud. On your turn, ask another player. Talk in the same room or in your usual voice call.
- Record the answer. Click the player you asked, write their answer and optionally the question. Save to pass the turn.
- Make your guesses and reveal the characters. Make your guesses out loud. The host ends the game when you're ready to discover all identities.
A shared history to follow the clues
Everyone in the room can read recorded answers. Click a player to review their answers and plan your next questions. Secret characters stay hidden from others until the final reveal.
Example: ask “Is your character a pirate?” After the spoken answer, record “Yes” in that player's notes. The next player can use that information.
Ideas for your game
Agree on a theme and difficulty before choosing characters. A world everyone knows helps everyone join in. Pick characters from the same manga or mix heroes from your favourite video games.
Start with broad questions, then narrow down: world, role, powers, accessories or relationships. The site keeps the answers; you make the deductions.
Frequently asked questions
Who chooses my character?
You choose your own secret character. Other players try to guess it.
Is it free and without sign-up?
Yes. Games and the 12 current skins are free. A nickname is enough, with no account or app to install.
Is there automatic scoring?
This mode has question turns and a final reveal. It doesn't award points automatically. For a game with votes and scores, try Impostor.
Can we pause and return after a disconnection?
Yes. The host can pause. Return in the same browser to recover your place, or use your personal recovery key from a different browser. Keep the key private.
How long is the room kept?
A room stays available while players are connected, even when paused. Expired rooms are automatically deleted after roughly 24 hours without connections or actions.
Ready for a different word and a secret vote?
Try Impostor online, with written clues, multiple rounds and a final ranking.