How to play Contact
Contact is about finding the clue that makes two players think of the same word. Build a connection without making the answer too obvious.
Players3–10
Typical round15 min
Free to play✓
How to play: Contact
- Goal: The leader protects a secret word. Everyone else tries to reveal it letter by letter.
- Turn: 1. The leader announces the first letter of the secret word.
2. Players define other words that start with that letter.
3. If two players understand the same word, they say “Contact!”.
4. The leader tries to name that word.
• If correct, the contact is blocked.
• If wrong, the players say their word at the same time. If it matches, the leader opens the next letter.
5. Play continues until the secret word is guessed. - No: • Do not give clues for the secret word.
• Do not say the secret word before the round ends.
• Do not peek at the leader’s word. - Win: • The players win if they guess the secret word.
• The leader wins if they manage to defend it.
Frequently asked questions
How many people can play Contact?
Contact works for groups of 3–10; the exact group size depends on the mode you choose.
Can we play Contact on one phone?
Yes. Players pass one phone around the table while the app keeps roles, words and prompts private.
Do we need a host, registration or a subscription?
No. Contact is free to play in the browser without registration, a host or a subscription.