GameBuddies
A shelf of room-code party games — spy, drawing, word association, trivia — all free, all in one place, none needing an app.
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How to get the most from it
GameBuddies 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 useful.
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
- Getting something practical done
- A quiet break at your desk
- Killing time on your phone
- Trying it with zero commitment
GameBuddies: quick answers
Is GameBuddies free?
Yes. GameBuddies is free to use and needs no account.
Do I need an account to use GameBuddies?
No. You can use GameBuddies without signing up for anything.
Does GameBuddies work on a phone?
Yes. GameBuddies works on phones as well as desktop browsers.
Is GameBuddies safe for work?
Yes, we file it as safe for work. It also works muted.
How long does GameBuddies take?
We file it as "Coffee break": Five to fifteen minutes of proper attention.
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