Random letters.
Ridiculous phrases.
Backronym is a multiplayer word game by Steve McGuigan. Everyone gets the same letters. You turn them into a phrase, then the room votes for its favorites.
For example, C A T could become Clouds Ate Tuesday. Clever, silly or completely unexpected: make your answer worth a vote.
Get a room together
Press play, choose a nickname, and create or join a game. A room supports up to 10 players. Use a private game to play with friends, and share its invitation only with people you want to join. The host starts the game when the group is ready.
How a game works
- Write. Make a phrase whose words start with the displayed letters, in order. The standard answer timer is 60 seconds.
- Vote. Read the room's answers and pick your favorite. Voting has its own timer.
- See the results. Scores are revealed between rounds. Keep playing through seven rounds to find the winner.
The game works in your browser. On a phone, use the on-screen keyboard. Keep the game tab open if you want to reconnect after a brief connection interruption.
Keep it fun
Do not post harassment, threats, hateful content, sexual content involving minors, spam or anyone's private information. Player-written content appears live and is not reviewed in advance. This game is not designed for children under 13.
Help or report a problem
Email help@backronym.app for support, privacy requests or abuse reports. For a bug, include your device and browser, what happened, and roughly when. For an abuse report, include the room and approximate time plus a screenshot if appropriate. Do not send passwords or unnecessary personal information.
Reports are reviewed by the operator, not an automated emergency service. Because games are temporary, a complete history may no longer be available. Leave the room if you do not want to continue participating.