How to Play
Everything you need to know to get started with PartyBox games. From setup to your first turn, we'll walk you through every game step by step.
Quick Start in 3 Steps
Gather Your Group
Get 2 or more friends together. All you need is one device with a web browser - no app downloads or accounts needed.
Pick a Game & Customize
Choose from Truth or Dare, Never Have I Ever, or Wavelength. Select your preferred categories and settings.
Play & Have Fun!
Follow the on-screen prompts, laugh together, and create unforgettable memories with your friends.
Truth or Dare
2-20+ players • 15-60 minutes
The ultimate party game classic with a modern twist! A spinning wheel selects the player, and a second wheel delivers the exciting question or dare.
Step-by-Step Instructions
Add Players - Enter the names of everyone playing. You need at least 2 players to start.
Choose Categories - Select which types of truths and dares you want. Categories range from mild icebreakers to spicy challenges. Mix and match to suit your group!
Set Up Penalties (Optional) - Enable the penalty system for players who decline challenges. Choose penalty categories that suit your group's vibe.
Spin the Player Wheel - The colorful spinning wheel randomly selects who goes next. Everyone watches in anticipation!
Choose Truth or Dare - The selected player picks "Truth" (answer a question honestly) or "Dare" (perform a challenge).
Spin the Content Wheel - A second wheel spins to reveal the specific truth question or dare challenge from your selected categories.
Complete or Decline - The player answers the truth honestly or performs the dare. If they decline, the penalty system kicks in with an alternative challenge.
Next Round - After completing the challenge, spin the player wheel again for the next thrilling round!
Pro Tips
- • Start with mild categories and escalate as the evening progresses.
- • Mix different categories for variety.
- • Enable the penalty system so nobody feels pressured.
- • Always respect player boundaries.
Never Have I Ever
2-50+ players • 10-45 minutes
The perfect icebreaker game! Simple rules, endless entertainment, and guaranteed surprises. No turn order needed - everyone plays simultaneously.
Step-by-Step Instructions
Choose Categories - Select the statement categories that fit your group. Options include Icebreakers, Relationships, Travel, Embarrassing Moments, and more.
Set the Risk Level - Use the risk slider (1-10) to control statement intensity. Level 1-3 is perfectly safe for any group. Level 7+ gets spicy!
Read the Statement - A "Never have I ever..." statement appears on screen. Read it aloud for the whole group.
Everyone Reacts - Anyone who HAS done the described activity must react: put a finger down, take a sip, or any other agreed-upon action.
Share Stories (Optional) - The best part! People can share funny or surprising stories related to the statement. This is where the real fun happens.
Next Statement - Tap "Next" to move to the next statement. Keep playing until you run out of fingers, drinks, or time!
Game Variations
- • 10 Fingers Method: Everyone holds up 10 fingers. Lower one for each applicable statement. First to 0 loses.
- • Drinking Version: Take a sip when the statement applies. Always drink responsibly!
- • Story Mode: After each statement, someone who reacted must tell a story.
Wavelength
4-20+ players • 20-60 minutes
The brilliant team guessing game where you need to read your teammates' minds! Give clues on a spectrum and see if your team is on the same wavelength.
Step-by-Step Instructions
Choose a Mode - Select Single Device (pass one phone around) or Multi-Device (everyone joins a room on their own device).
Form Teams - Split into two teams. Each team takes turns being the clue-giving team and the guessing team.
See the Spectrum - A spectrum appears with two opposing concepts at each end (e.g., "Cold ← → Hot" or "Underrated ← → Overrated").
The Clue Giver Sees the Target - One player from the giving team sees where the hidden target is on the spectrum (e.g., 73% toward "Hot").
Give a One-Word Clue - The clue giver says ONE word that represents their target position. For example, if the target is 73% on "Cold to Hot," they might say "sauna."
Team Discussion - The guessing team discusses the clue and debates where on the spectrum it points to. This discussion is the heart of the game!
Make Your Guess - The team places their guess on the spectrum using the dial. The closer to the hidden target, the more points earned (4 for bullseye, 3 for close, 2 for near).
Reveal & Score - The target is revealed! See how close you were and track your score. Then the other team takes a turn.
Win the Game - Play to a set number of rounds or a target score. The team with the best communication wins!
Strategy Tips
- • Use specific, universally understood references as clues.
- • Think about how your team will interpret the clue, not how you see it.
- • Teams that discuss the most often perform the best.
- • Don't be afraid to guess extreme positions when the clue is clear.
General Tips for All Games
Consent First
Every player should feel comfortable at all times. Anyone can pass on any question or dare without needing to explain why. Fun is the goal, not discomfort.
Adjust to Your Group
Use our category and risk level systems to tailor the experience. Work colleagues? Keep it light. Close friends? Turn up the intensity!
Include Everyone
Make sure no one sits on the sideline. If someone is quiet, involve them gently. The best parties are inclusive ones.
Mix It Up
Don't play one game all night. Switch between games to keep energy high. Start with Never Have I Ever, move to Truth or Dare, finish with Wavelength!
Ready to Play?
Pick a game and start in seconds. No download, no sign-up - just fun!