Broken Picturephone
The write-draw-write chain game that predates the current crop, still running, still free and still producing pure nonsense.
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How to get the most from it
Broken Picturephone sits in Party Games under Play, filed as coffee break.
- Set aside five to fifteen minutes and give it your proper attention.
- It works on a phone or a desktop, so open it on whatever is nearest.
- It works with the sound off, so it is fine on a train or in a quiet office.
- No account needed — you can start without signing up.
- Go in expecting something funny and nostalgic.
About this category: Drawing, guessing, lying and word association, played with a group over a link. The rare category that is better on a call than in person.
Good for
- Filling a coffee break properly
- A reliable laugh
- A trip back to the older internet
- A quiet break at your desk
- Killing time on your phone
- Trying it with zero commitment
Broken Picturephone: quick answers
Is Broken Picturephone free?
Yes. Broken Picturephone is free to use and needs no account.
Do I need an account to use Broken Picturephone?
No. You can use Broken Picturephone without signing up for anything.
Does Broken Picturephone work on a phone?
Yes. Broken Picturephone works on phones as well as desktop browsers.
Is Broken Picturephone safe for work?
Yes, we file it as safe for work. It also works muted.
How long does Broken Picturephone take?
We file it as "Coffee break": Five to fifteen minutes of proper attention.
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