Undercover Word
Social deduction game
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Complete Guide to Social Deduction GamesFree to play. Optional extras for hosts.
The core game is free—and will stay free. Create rooms, join friends, and play with standard word packs without an account or subscription.
Free · $0
Everything you need for a game night: rooms, standard packs, and all existing game modes. Your guests always join free.
Optional Host Plus · $1.99 USD/month
Make private custom word packs, save your favorite hosting settings, and recover your library on another device. Only the host needs a subscription.
Keep $1.99/month while continuously subscribed. Renews monthly until canceled.
See Host PlusA note from the creator
Keeping Undercover Word online comes with monthly server costs. I added optional Host Plus to help cover those costs while keeping the core game free for everyone. There will always be a free tier.
See a round before you play
An illustrative Classic round with five fictional players, one Mole and Similar Word. Words are shown together here only to explain the game.
1. Setup
Alex hosts; Bailey, Casey, Drew and Ellis join. Choose Classic, one Mole, Similar Word and Easy.
2. Private reveal
Alex, Bailey, Casey and Drew see Coffee. Ellis sees Tea. In play, each person sees only their own word, without a role label.
3. Spoken clues
In order: Morning, Roasted, Mug, Espresso, Leaves. Each player presses Submit Clue after speaking. Espresso may reveal too much.
4. Vote
Alex, Bailey and Casey vote for Ellis; Drew votes for Bailey; Ellis votes for Drew. Morning and Mug fit both drinks, so discuss the more specific clues.
5. Result
Ellis has three votes and is eliminated. Ellis is the Mole, so Operatives win. Eliminating an Operative instead would end Classic in a Mole win.
View the clue screen with fictional players
In Deep Cover, eliminating an Operative from these five players leaves four, so another round begins with the same Mole and new words. Eliminating another Operative leaves three and the Mole wins.
Read the worked round and voting detailsPlay together, instantly
A complete party game in every browser
Undercover Word is a free social deduction game built for people sharing a room, a table, or a video call. One person creates a room, everyone joins from their own device, and the game privately assigns words and guides the group through clues and voting.
No download or account
Open the room link on a phone, tablet, or computer. Players only need a display name.
Best with 4–10 players
Rooms support 2–12 players. We recommend 4–10 for discussion, with players ages 13 and older.
Plan about 5–10 minutes per round
A casual planning estimate, plus joining and explanation time. Deep Cover can span multiple votes.
How a round works
- 1
Create and join
The host shares a six-character room code or QR code.
- 2
Reveal private words
Most players receive the same word; the undercover player receives limited or different information.
- 3
Give one-word clues
Players take turns proving they know the word without making it too obvious.
- 4
Discuss and vote
The group identifies suspicious clues and votes for the likely undercover player.
What you need
- Each player needs a private browser session, normally their own device, with internet access
- One host who can move the group through each phase
- A group comfortable giving short clues and debating
- No cards, downloads, signup, or payment
Learn from the game
Useful guides for your next round
Beginner’s guide
Learn the roles, clue etiquette, voting, and your first-round strategy.
Hosting guide
Keep a group moving, solve common problems, and make every player feel involved.
Winning strategies
Give safer clues, read the table, and bluff more convincingly.
250 word-pair sample
Search a curated sample of 250 pairs or download the printable list.
Quick answers before you play
Is Undercover Word really free?
Yes. The core game is free to create and join, and there will always be a free tier. Optional Host Plus costs $1.99 USD/month for private custom packs and saved hosting presets. You do not need it to play, and guests always join free.
Does everyone need their own phone?
Each player needs access to a browser so their private word stays private. A mix of phones, tablets, and computers works.
What ages is Undercover Word intended for?
Undercover Word is intended for players ages 13 and older. Easy and Family packs use everyday vocabulary for teens and adults. The host should review the pack for the group.
Can we play remotely?
Yes. Share the room code during a video call and keep the discussion in your call while each player uses the game in a browser.