Games to play with friends, on one phone
Some games are simply better with other people. This page collects our favourite games to play with friends: quick party games for a group, and head-to-head duels for two. They are all free, work in the browser on any phone, and need nothing else: no cards, no board and no app to install.
The party games here are hosted on FindTheImposter.com, our sister site built for social games. Each page on MindedGames explains how the game works and how to win, and one tap on Play opens it in a new tab.
The games
- Imposter Game: everyone gets the same secret word except one player. Give clues, spot the faker and vote. Great for 3 to many players.
- Football Imposter: the imposter game for football fans, with famous footballers as the secret word.
- Football Tic-Tac-Toe: a football quiz duel on a 3×3 grid. Name a player who fits two categories to claim a square.
Two-player games on MindedGames
Want to stay right here? These games have a two-player mode on one screen:
- Checkers: the classic, with compulsory captures and kings.
- Four in a Row: drop discs and line up four before your friend does.
- Reversi: flip your opponent’s discs and fight for the corners.
- Mancala: sow the seeds and capture the most.
Tips for a great game night
- Explain the rules in one minute. All of these games are easy to learn. Play a practice round and start for real.
- Mix quick and slow games. A few rounds of the imposter game warm up the group before a longer duel.
- Pass one phone. The party games are designed to be passed around, so nobody needs to install anything.
- Rotate roles. In social deduction games, make sure everyone gets a turn as the imposter.
Games with friends are about laughing together as much as winning. Pick a game above and start playing.
Frequently asked questions
What are good games to play with friends online?
Social deduction games like the imposter game and football imposter work brilliantly in groups, and quiz duels like football tic-tac-toe are great for two. All of them need only a phone.
Why do these games open another website?
They are hosted on FindTheImposter.com, our sister site built only for party games with friends. MindedGames explains the rules and strategy; the Play button opens the game in a new tab.
Do I need an app or an account?
No. Every game runs in the browser for free, without sign-up. Most are played by passing one phone around the group.
Can two people play on one device on MindedGames too?
Yes. Checkers, Reversi, Four in a Row and Mancala all have a two-player mode on one screen.