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Four answers, one is right, and the clock is ticking.
- 1–30 players
- About 10 min
Trivia game
Letter Wheel
One clue per letter. Everyone answers. Fastest gets more.
Go round the alphabet one clue at a time. Each letter hides a word, and everyone types their answer on their phone at once. Get the most words to win.
- 1–30 players
- About 8 min
- Ages 8+
- Play on your phone
- Free, no sign-up
Free, no sign-up. Open it on a TV or laptop and everyone joins from their phone.
The idea
What is Letter Wheel?
Letter Wheel is a word quiz for the whole room. The big screen shows the alphabet as a ring of letters and lights them up one by one. For each letter there's a clue in the middle: "Starts with A: a large grey animal with a trunk", or for the tricky letters, "Contains X". Every phone shows the same clue and a box to type the answer, and you get one try per word. A right answer scores 100 points plus up to 100 more for answering fast, and your phone tells you straight away if you got it. When the time is up, the big screen shows the answer, who got it, and colours the letter green, orange or red by how many players knew it. Spelling doesn't have to be perfect: accents, capitals, "the" and plurals don't matter, and one typo is forgiven on longer words. The player with the most words wins, and points break a tie. The host picks the time per word, whether to play 12 random letters or the whole alphabet, and the words: everyday ones for the whole family, general knowledge (history, science, geography and culture) for a tougher game, or a mix.
Step by step
How to play Letter Wheel
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The host picks the time per word (10, 15, 20 or 30 seconds), the length (12 random letters or the whole alphabet) and the words (everyday, general knowledge or a mix).
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The big screen lights up a letter and shows its clue. The answer starts with that letter, or contains it when the screen says so.
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Type your answer on your phone and send it. You get one try per word, and your phone tells you at once if it's right.
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A right answer scores 100 points plus up to 100 more for speed. When the time is up, the big screen shows the answer.
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After the last letter, the player with the most words wins. Points break a tie.
How many players?
1–30
players
+18
Everyone answers on their own phone at the same time, so it plays the same alone or with a full room. With a group, the race to type first is half the fun.
Tips & tricks
How to win at Letter Wheel
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Read the hint above the clue. "Contains" means the letter can be anywhere in the word.
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Don't worry about accents or capitals. One small typo still counts on longer words.
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Speed only adds points. Being right is what counts most, so think for a second before you send.
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If you're stuck, type your best guess before the time runs out. Whatever is in the box is sent anyway.
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Watch the colours on the ring to see which letters beat the room.
Where it shines
Perfect for…
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Parties
Great fit
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Family time
Great fit
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Classrooms
Great fit
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Work teams
Great fit
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Video calls
Best in the same room
Questions
Letter Wheel FAQ
How do you score points in Letter Wheel?
A right answer scores 100 points plus a speed bonus of up to 100, which shrinks as the time runs out. A wrong answer or no answer scores 0.
Who wins, the most points or the most words?
The most words. Points only decide between players with the same number of words, so speed matters most in a close game.
Does my answer have to be spelled exactly right?
No. Accents, capitals, a leading "the" or "a" and plurals don't matter, and one wrong, missing or extra letter is forgiven on words of 6 letters or more.
Can I change my answer?
No, you get one try per word. Whatever you've typed when the time runs out is sent for you.
Is it too hard for kids?
Not with everyday words, which are animals, food and things at home. General knowledge asks about history, science, geography and culture (planets, capitals, painters, chemical elements), so pick it for teenagers and adults, or a mix for a family with both.
Does it work in Spanish?
Yes. A Spanish room gets Spanish clues and the Spanish alphabet, with Ñ.
Can someone join after the game has started?
Yes. They scan the QR code and can answer from the current letter with 0 words.
How many players can play Letter Wheel?
1–30 players. Everyone answers on their own phone at the same time, so it plays the same alone or with a full room. With a group, the race to type first is half the fun.
How do we start a game of Letter Wheel?
Open this page on a TV or laptop everyone can see and press Start game. Players scan the QR code on that screen with their phone, or open https://grouparty.com/join and type the 4-letter room code, then enter a nickname. The host presses Start Game when everyone is in.
Do players need to download an app?
No. Players scan the QR code on the host screen with their phone camera and play in the browser. No app, no account, no sign-up, not even for the host.
Is it free?
Yes, every game on Grouparty is free to play.
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Ready to play Letter Wheel?
Open a room, put it on the big screen and share the QR code. You'll be playing in under a minute.