What is Gartic Phone?
Gartic Phone is a browser party game based on the classic telephone game, made by the team behind the drawing game Gartic. It became popular during lockdowns as an easy game to play over a video call.
Everyone writes a short sentence, then passes it on. The next player draws it, the next describes the drawing, and so on until the chain comes back round. At the end the whole chain is revealed one step at a time, which is where most of the laughter happens. There are many game modes, from animation to secret prompts, and you can tune the rules yourself.
Main Features
- Telephone game with alternating writing and drawing
- No account needed, just share a room link
- Many modes such as Normal, Animation, Knock-Off and Secret
- Custom settings for time limits and turns
- Album replay of every chain at the end
- Works on desktop, phone and tablet
How to Get Started with Gartic Phone
- Go to garticphone.com and choose a nickname and avatar.
- Click Start to create a room and copy the invite link.
- Send the link to friends and pick a game mode.
- Write, draw and guess, then watch the album replay together.
Gartic Phone Pricing
Gartic Phone is free to play with ads. You do not need an account to create or join a room.
Who Should Use It?
- Friends on a video or Discord call
- Remote teams looking for an icebreaker
- Streamers playing with their chat
- Families and classrooms wanting a group game
- Anyone who enjoys bad drawings
Gartic Phone Alternatives
- Skribbl.io: draw and guess with friends
- Quick, Draw!: AI guesses your doodles
- Codenames Online: the word party game online
Frequently Asked Questions
Is Gartic Phone free?
Yes. Gartic Phone is free to play in the browser with ads, and no account is required.
How many players do you need for Gartic Phone?
It is best with four or more players, and large groups can play in one room.
Do I need to download anything to play Gartic Phone?
No. It runs in your browser, so you just open the site and share the room link.