Games to play with friends — online or on the sofa
Send one link and play Imposter, a live auction or a quiz with your friends, each on their own phone — in the same room or over a video call. Free for up to 4, no download, no sign-up.
By Martin Nymann (AddonNordic ApS), who made Deadline Day with his son Viktor. Updated 10 October 2026.
On this page: The games · Playing apart · How to start · Without an app · Questions
Which games can you play with friends on your phones?
All of these run in one room on Deadline Day. Every friend plays on their own phone, and you switch game without sending a new link.
- Imposter. Everyone gets the same secret word except one bluffer. Say or type one word each, then vote. Five rounds take about ten minutes. Imposter game
- A live auction. Everyone gets 100M of play money and bids for footballers, basketball players or racing drivers. The stronger team wins the match. Auction game
- Quick draft. The same auction with starters only, done in 5–10 minutes. Good for a group chat on a weeknight. Football draft game
- Hits. Bid on the biggest songs from the 80s to today, and the most real views wins. Music quiz with friends
- Views and Funny. Bid on the most-watched YouTube videos or the funniest shorts, and the real view counts decide. Which video has more views?
- Trailers. Watch the biggest movie trailers and bid on the ones the world watched most. Movie trailer game
- Guess the player. Clues drop one at a time, and the first to name the player scores. Also works for two. Guess the Footballer
- This or That. One of you secretly picks a favorite of two, and the others guess which. Football This or That
Which games work when your friends are far away?
All of them. Start a video call, send the link, and everyone plays on their own phone.
| Game | Players | Together | Apart | Time |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Imposter | 3–8 | Say your word out loud | Type your word | ~10 min |
| Sports auction | 2–8 | Yes | Yes | ~30 min |
| Quick draft | 2–8 | Yes | Yes | 5–10 min |
| Hits, Views, Funny, Trailers | 2–8 | They play on the TV | Yes, they play on the host's phone | ~15 min |
| Guess the player | 1–8 | Yes | Yes | 5–10 min |
Together in one room? Open deadlineday.app/tv on the TV, and the bids, votes and results play out on the big screen. For a night on the sofa, see party games on your phones.
How do you start a game with friends?
One of you taps "Play with friends" and sends the link. It takes less than a minute.
- Pick the game. The host chooses Imposter, an auction or a quiz, and the sport or category.
- Send one link. Drop it in the group chat, or read out the 4-letter code. Friends join in the browser, with no app and no account.
- Play. Everyone sees their own cards, bids and votes on their own phone, so nobody can peek.
- Play the next one. When a game ends, the host picks the next, and the same friends stay in the room.
Which games can you play with friends without an app?
The classics work over a video call too, and they mix well with a round on your phones.
- Twenty questions. One of you thinks of a person or a thing, and the others ask yes-or-no questions. Twenty questions to get it.
- Would you rather. Take turns asking impossible choices, and everyone has to answer and defend it.
- Two truths and a lie. Say three things about yourself, and the others guess which one is false.
- Drawing on paper. One draws a word and holds it up to the camera, and the first to guess it draws next.
Only football fans in the group? Football games to play with friends. Playing with the family? Family game night on your phones.
What does it cost?
- Up to 4 players
- Every game
- No sign-up, no download, no ads
- Up to 8 players
- Every game you host on that device
- No subscription — your friends never pay
Running a pub or bar? Venue Pass for up to 8 tables, first night free
Questions
What are good games to play with friends online?
Games where everyone plays on their own phone at the same time: Imposter, live auctions and quick quizzes. On Deadline Day one of you sends a link, and everyone joins in the browser, wherever they are.
Can we play if we are not in the same place?
Yes. Every game works apart. Start a video call, send the link, and everyone plays on their own phone. In Imposter, pick "Play online" and everyone types their word instead of saying it.
Do my friends need to download an app?
No. Everything runs in the browser on any phone, tablet or computer. Your friends tap the link or type the 4-letter code, with no account.
How many friends can play?
Up to 4 for free and up to 8 with a Host Pass. Imposter needs at least 3. The auctions also work with 2, and computer managers fill the empty seats.
Is there a game for just two friends?
Yes. Guess the player and This or That work with two, and in an auction computer managers bid against you both.
Is it free?
Yes. Up to 4 players play every game free, with no sign-up and no ads.
What does the Host Pass cost?
€4.99, paid once. It opens every game you host on that device to 8 players, and your friends never pay.
Deadline Day is made by AddonNordic ApS (CVR 46495985), Denmark · Questions? Contact us at contact@addonnordic.dk
Not affiliated with, endorsed or licensed by any player, club, league or association. Ratings are our own opinion.
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