Enter a display name
Use any non-identifying name. Choose Create a room to host, or enter a friend’s room code to join.
PLAYER MANUAL // QUICK START
From room code
From room code
to right answer.
One person creates the room. Everyone else joins with the five-character code. Draw the prompt, type a guess, and let every listed spelling count.
- 01Pick a nameNo account required✓
- 02Create or joinShare one room code✓
- 03Choose the packLanguage + theme✓
- 04Ready upDraw, guess, score▶
ROOM LINK // READY TO SEND
Four steps and you are drawing
The host controls the setup. Players only need a name, the room code, and the Ready button.
Send the room code
The host copies a five-character code or invite link. Friends can join from a phone, tablet, or computer.
Choose how to play
Select a game mode, language, theme, rounds, and drawing time. The default is 3 rounds and 60 seconds.
Everyone gets ready
Players press I’m ready. Once at least two players are present, the host starts the game.
THE ALIAS RULEDifferent typing.
Different typing.
Same idea.
A prompt is stored as an answer group. Any alias in that group scores as correct, so changing scripts or using a translation does not punish the guesser.
Spacing around the equals sign does not matter when you build a custom pack. Use one answer group per line.
WORD GROUP 0042ACCEPTING INPUT
猫 = ねこ = neko = cat
- 猫CORRECT
- ねこCORRECT
- nekoCORRECT
- catCORRECT
Drawer and guessers see different things
THE DRAWER
See the word. Draw the clue.
Pick one of three prompts, then use the brush, shapes, fill, eraser, colors, opacity, and stabilization. Do not write the answer on the canvas.
THE GUESSERS
Watch the canvas. Type freely.
Send guesses through chat. Guesses float over the canvas for two seconds, and a correct alias scores automatically. Faster answers earn more points.
Choose the rules before you start
Classic is the simplest first game. The other modes change language rules, timing, teams, drawing limits, or the host’s role.
Classic
Draw, guess, and score with every alias accepted.
Language Lock
When another language is selected, the English translation is blocked.
Learning Mode
Hear pronunciation and get a longer answer break.
Teams
Share points with Team Coral or Team Blue.
Speed Draw
Quick 30-second turns keep every round moving.
One-Stroke
Draw with one continuous line. Undo is disabled.
Cultural Journey
The active language changes with every turn.
Classroom Mode
The host becomes the teacher and chooses each word.
DRAWING DESK // KEYBOARD
Keep one hand on the shortcuts
Shortcuts work while drawing unless you are typing in chat or another text field.
BBrush
EEraser
LLine
RRectangle
OEllipse
FFill area
IEyedropper
SStabilizer
MGame sounds
GFullscreen
?Shortcut panel
⇧⌫Clear canvas
Ctrl+ZUndo
Ctrl+⇧+ZRedo
Before the first round
Can I play alone?
Yes. Choose Practice Solo for a full drawing turn, or play the shared Daily Challenge and keep a local streak.
Can someone watch without playing?
Yes. Select Join as spectator before entering the room. Spectators can watch the canvas without taking turns or scoring.
What happens if I disconnect?
Alias Draw keeps a temporary reconnect token in your browser. Reopen the same room while it is still active and the game will try to restore your seat.
How do custom word packs work?
Enter one concept per line and separate accepted answers with an ASCII or full-width equals sign. For example: こんにちは = konnichiwa = hello.
MANUAL COMPLETE
Create a room →Start with Classic.
Create a room, send the code, and let the first round teach the rest.