Case File

🔍 Alibi

A crime has been committed. Everyone shares the same alibi — except one liar who must make one up on the spot. Question each other, then vote for who's lying.

Difficulty

Rookie

Soft crime

The liar knows what crime happened — they just weren't there.

Detective

Blind liar

The liar doesn't even know what the crime was. Total improvisation.

Players

Player names (optional)

🙈

Player 1 of 5

Player 1

Everyone else look away. Pass the phone to this player.

CREW

Interrogation Phase

Everyone's been briefed

Take turns questioning each other about where you were and what you saw. Anyone can ask anyone. Then vote for who you think is lying.

Tonight's crime

💬 Ask specific questions — small details trip liars up

🎭 Crew: defend your alibi without sounding rehearsed

🃏 Liar: stay vague, deflect, and watch what others say

Verdict

Cast your vote

Tap a name to vote. Each player votes once.

Alibi — The Lying Game is the social deduction party game where one player secretly has a fake alibi while everyone else shares the true version of events. Through questioning and cross-examination the group must identify the liar before the vote. With a randomly assigned Liar each round and two difficulty modes, Alibi is perfect for 2 to 12 players at parties, game nights or family gatherings.

👥Players:2–12

🎂Age:12+

⏱️Duration:15–25 min

🎯Difficulty:Medium

📋 How to play

1Choose difficulty — Rookie (Liar knows the crime) or Detective / Blind Liar (Liar knows nothing).
2Set the player count and optional names, then open the case file.
3Pass the phone to each player. Crew members read the full crime details; the Liar reads their cover role.
4Interrogate everyone — ask questions, spot inconsistencies, watch for hesitations.
5Vote for who you think is lying. Tallies update live; the verdict is revealed when all votes are cast.

💡 Tips for more fun

🕵️Listen for vague answers — the Liar often stays general to avoid committing to details they do not know.
🧩Ask specific follow-up questions about small details (colours, times, names) — inconsistencies are easier to spot in the specifics.
🎭If you are the Liar, volunteer information early to seem confident — wait too long and the silence becomes suspicious.
🤝Crew: do not make your alibi sound rehearsed. Speak naturally and add genuine-sounding small details.

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❓ Frequently asked questions

How do you play Alibi?

One player is secretly the Liar and receives no information about the crime scenario. All other players (the Crew) are shown the full crime details and a shared alibi. During the interrogation phase everyone is questioned, then the group votes on who they think is lying.

What is the difference between Rookie and Detective mode?

In Rookie mode the Liar is told what crime happened but must invent their own alibi. In Detective (blind liar) mode the Liar receives no information at all — not even the crime — and must improvise everything from scratch based on context clues.

How many players does Alibi need?

Alibi works with 2 to 12 players and is best enjoyed with 5 or 6. Smaller groups (3–4) can feel too easy for the Crew; larger groups (8+) give the Liar more cover in the crowd.

How does the voting work in Alibi?

After interrogation, each player votes once for who they think is the Liar by tapping a name. Votes are tallied in real time; if the most-voted player is the Liar, the Crew wins. If not, the Liar wins.

Can the same player be the Liar every round?

No — the Liar is chosen randomly by the app at the start of each new game, so everyone has an equal chance of being assigned the lying role across sessions.

Can you play Alibi with 2 players?

Yes. Alibi now supports 2 players for a quick head-to-head, with one Liar and one Crew member. It shines with 5 or 6, but 2 works for a fast round.