Off Script

Goal

Work together on a vague clue… while The Bad Actor tries to steer you wrong. Guess the answer, then vote to catch the saboteur. Highest score after the rounds wins.

Lobby

• Create or join a room with a short code.
• Host picks categories / timer, then starts when enough players are ready.
• Optional Presenter mode (TV / cast) is read-only — no player seat.

Each round

1. Discuss — Everyone sees the same clue. One player is secretly The Bad Actor and also sees the real answer. Talk it out before the timer ends.
2. Submit — A designated non–Bad Actor locks in a group answer.
3. Validate — Vote Yes/No: does that answer count as correct?
4. Accuse — Vote for who you think The Bad Actor is (identity stays hidden until results).
5. Results — Reveal The Bad Actor, catch/fooled outcome, and updated scores.

Scoring (typical)

• Group votes the answer correct → each non–Bad Actor scores.
• Accuse correctly → catchers score bonus.
• Accuse fails → The Bad Actor scores big (plus how many they fooled).

Exact point values appear on your phone each round.

Timer / timeout

If the discussion timer expires with no answer submitted, The Bad Actor automatically wins that round (skip submit / validate / accuse). Host can still lock early to move into answering.

Tips

• Non–Bad Actors: compare notes — someone may be steering off-script.
• Bad Actor: blend in; don’t reveal you already know the answer.
• Use a second device in Presenter mode for the big-screen clue + clock.