Make two teams
The host creates a room and shares its six-character code. Players join with their own names and avatars. Each team needs at least two players before the host can start.
How to play Relay!
Pass the word.
Beat the buzz.
Relay! is a free online word game for two teams. One player gives clues, their teammates guess aloud, and every correct answer sends a fresh word to the other side. Play together in a room, in person or on a call.
Open the game ↗2teams
1ticking clock
1point each round
The rules
Four moves. One buzzer.
Keep your voice call open. The game handles the words, turn handoffs, timer, and score.
Give clues aloud
The active describer sees the secret word. Their teammates guess it aloud. Do not say or spell the word, rhyme with it, or use a sound-alike.
Send it across
Once the team guesses correctly, the describer taps Got it! Pass word. A new word goes to a player on the opposing team. If the host allows word changes, the describer can use up to two per turn.
Beat the buzzer
When the timer runs out, the team not holding the word scores one point. Any player can start the next round. After the chosen number of rounds, the higher score wins; equal scores make a tie.
What each player seesOne room.
One room.
Different screens.
Describer: the secret word and handoff controls.
Teammates: a guessing prompt without the answer.
Rivals: a standby prompt. The host can choose whether rivals also see the word, but they stay quiet during the other team's turn.
Everyone sees the same team scores. The host can show the countdown or keep the timer a mystery.
Good to know
Quick answers.
How many people can play?
Start with at least four people: two on each team. The host shares a six-character room code or invite link so everyone can join from their own device.
Do we need a video call?
Use any voice or video call you already have, or play together in person. Relay! provides the game room and word prompts, but no built-in calling.
Can we change teams?
Yes, before play. Players can move themselves, and the host can move or remove players and rename the two teams.
Can we choose the words?
Every player can choose a standard or approved community wordlist on the room screen before play or between rounds. The selection updates for everyone. Anyone can submit a community list; named admins review it before it appears in rooms.
Do players need to download anything?
No. Open Relay! in a browser on each device, join the same room, and keep a voice connection open so teammates can guess aloud.
Is Relay! free?
Yes. You can create a room, invite your group, and play without paying.
Bring the room together.
A quick break can turn into the loudest five minutes of the day.
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