Guessing
Boulette
now mime it. Not a sound!
The paper-ball word game: fill the bowl, then get your team to guess them by describing, in one word, then miming!
- 4–10 players
- about 15 min
- All ages
Free until November 30 Public beta. After that, part of the subscription.
How to play
Split into teams, then fill the bowl: secretly type as many words as you like on your phone.
On your turn, your phone shows a word from the bowl. Get your team to guess as many as they can before time runs out.
Three rounds, same bowl: describe, then one word only, then mime. The team with the most words wins.
the bragging rights
How to win
- Every word your team guesses: 1 point.
- Passing on a word costs nothing.
- The team that found the most words after all 3 rounds wins.
see it before you play
A round, step by step
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The setup
Split into teams, then fill the bowl: secretly type as many words as you like on your phone.
1 / 4
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The play
On your turn, your phone shows a word from the bowl. Get your team to guess as many as they can before time runs out.
2 / 4
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The reveal
Three rounds, same bowl: describe, then one word only, then mime. The team with the most words wins.
3 / 4
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The scores
End of the game. The team that found the most words after all 3 rounds wins.
4 / 4
On the TV and on your phone
On the TV
The round's rule, the timer, the bowl emptying and the team scores.
On your phone
A box to add your words, then the word to get across on your turn.
Boulette: questions
How many people can play Boulette?
4 to 10 players. Everyone plays on their own phone, and guests never pay.
Do we need an app or controllers?
No. Open pantouflard.ca/tv on the TV (a browser, a Chromecast or a plugged-in laptop). Phones scan the code and play in their browser.
Is Boulette free?
Yes, during the beta. Free until November 30. After that, it's part of the host's subscription. Guests never pay.
Is it OK for kids?
Yes. Boulette suits all ages: there's no adult content.
How long does a game take?
Count on about 15 min.
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Fill the bowl!
Open Pantouflard on your TV, everyone scans in, and you're playing.