Alias Online
Explain the word without saying it while your friends guess. The game keeps the timer and the score: pass one phone around or play from your own devices by link.
- Free
- No sign-up
- No download
- Built-in timer and score
- Up to 10 players online
Rules in a minute
- Pick word sets. Free word sets are open to everyone. More topics come with Premium.
- Explain against the clock. The explainer sees the word and describes it without saying it or any word with the same root. One minute per turn.
- Score points. Guessed it: tap “Got it”. Stuck: tap “Skip”. The game counts who explained the most.
Categories
- Classic (free) — Simple everyday words. Perfect for those playing for the first time.
- Slightly harder (Premium) — Words that require a bit more creativity and association. A great choice for those who are already comfortable and want to make the game more interesting.
- Brainstorm (Premium) — More complex and less common words that require unconventional associations.
- Famous people (Premium) — Famous people from various fields
Ideas and rules
- Alias Game: Rules and 300 Words to Explain — Rules for teams, tips for explaining fast and 300 words in three levels.
FAQ
Is it free?
Yes. Free word sets have no limits. Premium unlocks every set and lets you mix several at once. If one player in the room has Premium, all sets are open to the whole group.
What can't you say when explaining?
The word itself, words with the same root and translations into another language. No pointing at the object either. Everything else is fair: describe, compare, give associations.
How do we play online if we're in different cities?
Tap “Play with friends by link”, create a room and send your friends the link or code. Explain out loud on a video call, and whoever guesses types the answer into the game chat.
How many people can play?
On one phone, as many as you like, from two people. In a link room, up to 10 players, each on their own device.
How is Alias different from Taboo?
In Alias there are no banned words on the card: you just can't say the word itself or words with the same root. That makes it faster and easier to start, and great for mixed groups.
About the game
Alias is one of the most popular word games for groups. One player explains a secret word without saying it, and the others try to guess as many words as they can in a minute. It tests your vocabulary and quick thinking and quickly turns into hilarious chaos.
On Kavoo you can play Alias online for free, no box of cards needed: only the explainer sees the word, and the game keeps the timer and the score. Pass one phone around, or play with friends by link when you're in different cities.