How to host an online game night in a browser

Hosting is easier when everyone knows where to go and what happens next. Choose a convenient time, test the games in advance and ask guests to bring a device with a modern browser.

Before players arrive

1. Open group rooms and create a room with your host name.
2. Use the optional setup guide or choose games yourself. The lineup can be changed later.
3. Share the player invite with your group. A paid host's private access link is separate and should never be shared with players.
4. Arrange a voice or video call if you want to chat during the games.

During the evening

Check that players have joined, launch the next game and explain its screen before starting. Some shared games have their own start button once launched. Use the room controls to pause supported shared games, manage players or cancel a round when necessary.

Shared games use the room to coordinate play. Individual challenges run separately on devices and report scores from the browser; those scores are not cheat-proof. Keep private words and roles off any shared stream.

Free rooms hold up to 8 people; paid rooms hold up to 100, including the host. The paid room is £4.99 per month and renews automatically until cancelled.

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