Alias
A team word game where you explain as many words as possible before time runs out. Good for home parties and office events.
Mechanics
Alias: explain words against the timer
A team word game where you explain as many words as possible before time runs out. Good for home parties and office events.
Last updated: June 26, 2026
Alias
Answer first
Alias: what to know
Best for
teams, word games, office parties, friends
Open Alias
Start the game in a browser on a phone, tablet or laptop. Use one shared screen or pass the phone around the room.
Limits
Works best when players are near one screen. For remote groups, pick a game with an online room.
When it fits
Alias online and on one phone - explain the word game
Good for groups who want an explain-the-word game without a boxed set.
Mechanics
Best for
word explainingtimerteam scoreteamsword gamesoffice partiesfriends
Quick start
How to play Alias
Open Alias
Start the game in a browser on a phone, tablet or laptop.
Gather the group
Use one shared screen or pass the phone around the room.
Set the pace
Prompts, words, timers, roles or hints are already inside RoomPlay.
Play with no install
No separate app download is required: the page leads straight to the game.
Formats
Alias: online, with friends, no install
Open online in the browser
Alias opens online in the browser, without looking for a separate app or rule sheet first.
For friends and parties
The format is made for teams, word games, office parties: start quickly at home, at a bar, on a call or before a meetup.
On one phone
Works well when everyone is together: one phone shows the prompts, words or questions for the group.
No app download needed
You do not need to hunt for a separate group app: Alias starts directly in the RoomPlay browser experience.
Related scenarios
Situation picks
Situation picks
House party games with no setup
When guests are already there, the best games need one phone, short rules and lots of conversation.
Situation picksOne-phone party games for groups
When the group has no time to connect everyone, pick games where one phone runs the round and shows prompts.
FAQ
Alias questions
Can you play Alias online?
Yes. Alias opens online in the browser. This format is best for people in the same room; for remote play, pick an online-room game from the RoomPlay catalog.
Is Alias good for a group of friends?
Yes. Alias works when friends or a group want to start quickly: teams, word games, office parties. Open the game, explain the flow in a minute and start.
Do players need to download an app?
No. Alias runs in the RoomPlay browser experience with no app install. Open the link on a phone or laptop and play.
Can you play Alias remotely?
This game is mainly for people in the same room. For remote play, open the RoomPlay catalog and choose a game with an online room.
How many people can play?
It works best with a small group around one screen. For bigger groups, split into teams or choose RoomPlay online formats.