Gartic Phone is the “Telephone Game” (or Chinese Whispers) reimagined with drawings. It is now available directly inside Discord as an Activity, meaning no browser tabs or downloads are required.
If you are looking for the absolute best way to break the ice or spend a Friday night with friends, this is it. The goal isn’t to draw well—in fact, the worse the drawings, the funnier the results. Here is everything you need to know to start playing immediately.
🎨 What is Gartic Phone?
Gartic Phone is a collaborative party game that tests your ability to communicate through art (and your friends’ ability to interpret it).
The Gameplay Loop:
- Write: Everyone writes a weird sentence (e.g., “Batman eating a taco”).
- Draw: The next player sees that sentence and must draw it.
- Guess: The next player sees the drawing (without the text) and must guess what it is.
- Repeat: This continues until the chain is complete.
- Reveal: Everyone watches the hilarious evolution of how “Batman” turned into “A fat cat.”
🚀 How to Start Gartic Phone (No Install)
You can launch this game directly from your Discord Voice Channel.
Step-by-Step Setup
- Join a Voice Channel: Enter any voice channel in your server.
- Click the Activity Button: Look for the Rocket Icon 🚀 (labeled “Start an Activity”) located in the voice control panel.
- Select Gartic Phone: Scroll through the list of activities and click “Gartic Phone.”
- Authorize: Click “Authorize” to allow the game to launch.
- Invite Friends: Once the lobby loads, friends in the channel can join automatically, or you can send invites to others.
Note: The game is best played with 4 or more people. The more players, the more chaotic the results!
🎮 Game Modes & Features
While the standard mode is the classic experience, Gartic Phone on Discord offers variations to keep things fresh.
- Normal: The standard write-draw-guess loop.
- Knock-off: You have to recreate the drawing you see as fast as possible (time pressure).
- Animation: Players collaborate to create a short moving animation frame-by-frame.
- Icebreaker: Simple prompts to get people talking.
Why It’s Perfect for Discord
- Voice Integration: You can laugh and scream over voice chat while the results are revealed.
- Mobile Friendly: Works great on the Discord mobile app (drawing with a finger is often funnier).
- No Cost: completely free to play.
❓ FAQ: Common Questions
Q: Do I need to be good at drawing?
A: Absolutely not. In fact, the game is better if you can’t draw. Bad drawings lead to misunderstandings, which is the main source of comedy in this game.
Q: Is it free?
A: Yes. Gartic Phone is free to access via Discord Activities.
Q: Can I play on my phone?
A: Yes. You can join the Voice Channel on your phone, tap the Rocket icon, and play using your touchscreen.
Q: What is the maximum number of players?
A: Gartic Phone creates a lobby that can support large groups, typically up to 14 active players in a standard round, though this can vary by mode.
Q: Can I leave in the middle of a game?
A: You can, but it is not recommended. If you leave, an AI (or a skipped turn) might break the chain, ruining the flow for everyone else. Try to stay until the round ends!
🌟 Conclusion
Discord Gartic Phone is the ultimate casual game. It removes the stress of competitive gaming and replaces it with pure creativity and chaos.
To recap:
- No downloads: Click the Rocket 🚀 in Voice Chat.
- Simple rules: Write, Draw, Guess.
- Endless fun: No two games are ever the same.
Next Step for You: Need inspiration for your first game? Would you like me to generate a list of “10 Hilarious Gartic Phone Prompts” to copy and paste for your next session?