1. Two truths and a made-up fact
Post three harmless statements about your interests. Two are true; one is invented. Everyone guesses the invented one, and then you reveal the answer.
For example: “I like horror games, I can solve a Rubik’s Cube, and I have never finished a Minecraft house.” Keep it about hobbies or small preferences. Avoid turning it into a guessing game about someone’s real location, school, or family.
2. Would you rather—with a reason
Give people two imaginary choices: “Would you rather be able to draw anything perfectly or play any instrument?” Ask for a one-sentence reason, too. The reason is where the conversation usually starts.
Keep the choices light and allow a pass. Questions about embarrassing secrets or personal photos stop being a game when someone feels pressured to participate.
3. A one-word story
Build a story together, adding one word each. Begin with something simple like “Yesterday,” then see where it goes. A room can turn an ordinary trip to the shops into a mystery about a suspiciously polite pigeon.
Agree on a turn order if the room is busy. Finish after a few sentences and read the whole thing back. Short rounds make it easier for someone new to join.
4. Category chains
Choose a category, such as games, foods or fictional characters. Each answer starts with the last letter of the previous answer: “Minecraft → Terraria → Animal Crossing.” Allow people to explain an answer if it is unfamiliar.
You can make the rules easier by ignoring repeats or allowing a new starting letter when everyone gets stuck. The point is to keep the chat moving, rather than catch someone out on a technicality.
5. Emoji movie puzzles
Describe a well-known film, game or activity using a few emojis. For example, 🕷️🧑🏙️ points towards a familiar superhero, while 🧱⛏️🌲 could suggest a block-building game. Give a clue when there are several reasonable answers.
Static emojis work well because everyone can read the puzzle at their own pace. Use titles suitable for the room and skip a puzzle if you have to reveal personal information to explain it.
Keep it easy to join and easy to leave
When you chat with teenagers in a busy room, take a moment to ask whether people want a game before posting repeated rounds. Start small, give people time to answer, and end before it becomes spam.
If you would rather draw, 808 also has community drawing activities when available. For a quick word game, head into teen chat and explain a single round in one message.
