Yes. Hosting a game, joining with a code, the four free word packs, sabotages, team mode and a steal each cost nothing, and no account is required to play — a free night runs up to 3 rounds with up to 4 players. Spellmates Plus is optional and unlocks every word pack, brutal and mixed difficulty, longer games, bigger rooms, wagers and the drinking mode.

How many people can play?

Two to four players for free, and up to 100 with Spellmates Plus — enough for an office party. One shared screen is the board and everyone else plays on their own phone.

Do we need to download an app?

No. Spellmates runs entirely in the browser — players scan the QR code or type the 4-letter room code.

Can we play online or over a video call?

Yes. Share the host screen on a video call and everyone joins from wherever they are with the same room code.

Does it work on a TV?

Yes. Cast or AirPlay the host tab to a TV and use it as the game board while phones act as controllers.

What languages are supported?

Spellmates plays in English, Spanish, French, German, Portuguese (Brazil), Korean, Japanese, Urdu, with words, definitions and example sentences in each.

For venues

Spelling game that destroys friendships

Got a code? You're in.

4-letter room code from your host.

Hosting instead?

First time? See how to play

Six steps, one round

How it works

From joining on a phone to the letters landing on the big screen.

Steps one to three: everyone joins on their phone with the game code, the TV shows whose turn it is, and that player goes up front and taps Reveal Word.

Steps four to six: the word appears on the TV for everyone except the speller, who is turned around; they say or type it on their phone, and the board shows which letters were right.

Read the full rules

Not just spelling

Sabotage, steal, survive

Every round hands the room a new way to mess with whoever's up.

Sabotage them

The room votes on your punishment. No definition, spell it backward, two words at once.

Steal the word

Somebody chokes? Slam the steal button and take their points before the buzzer.

Beat the clock

Fifteen seconds, screens flashing red. Speed bonuses for the fast, roasts for the rest.

Squad up

Team mode with assists and captain's calls. Carry your friends or blame them loudly.

26 themed packs

Play a different deck every night

Gen Z slang, Impossible Words, Reality TV, Minnesota Edition and more.

Commonly Misspelled

The classic traps

185 words

Gen Z Slang

Spell it like the group chat

84 words

Impossible Words

For the show-off in the group

61 words

Reality TV

Drama, roses and reunions

97 words

Minnesota Edition

Ope, spell that one

80 words

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Common questions

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How many people can play?
Do we need to download an app?

Can we play online or over a video call?
Does it work on a TV?
What languages are supported?

Built for

Besties.

Start a battle. Make it personal.

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