Best for
- First-time hosts
- Classroom setup
- Work meetings
- Party hosting
- Remote play
Rules and hosting guide
How to Play a Password-Style Game Online
To play a Password-style game online, create a list of secret words, choose teams, show the secret word only to the clue-giver, collect a one-word clue, and let the team guess. Award points for correct guesses and rotate clue-givers each round.
Example words and clues
- Choose 15 to 30 words
- Use 30 to 60 seconds per turn
- Ban word parts
- Rotate clue-givers
- Keep score visible
Host setup
Plan 10 to 30 secret words, 30 to 60 seconds per turn, two or more teams, and a visible score. For classrooms, use vocabulary terms. For events, use themes and inside jokes.
How to run it well
Keep clues to one word, rotate clue-givers, avoid spelling or word parts, and mix easy, medium, and challenge words so the room gets momentum.
This site is an independent Password-style game maker and is not affiliated with, endorsed by, or sponsored by the owners of the original game show brand.
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More Online Group Games
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View Online Group GamesYes. PlayPassword lets you add your own secret words, categories, clue rules, teams, and rounds so you can host a custom word guessing game for your group.
No. PlayPassword is a word guessing game maker for group activities. It is not a secure password generator, password manager, or login tool.
No. The game runs in the browser and can be hosted from one screen, projector, video call, or shared device.
Yes. Teachers can use it for vocabulary and review, while managers can use it for team building, onboarding words, and training terms.