3-8 players, with 3 rounds by default. Roles are reassigned every round.
How to play 9UPPER
One player must find the truth while everyone else mixes honest clues with convincing bluffs.
Three roles
Thinker
This public role listens to the discussion and picks the Truth-Knower.
Truth-Knower
Privately sees the answer and tries to sound credible without making it obvious.
Bluffer
Cannot see the answer and must improvise from the question alone.
One round from start to finish
- 01The server assigns roles and shows each player only their own identity.
- 02The Thinker draws. Everyone sees the question and direction tags, but only the Truth-Knower can view the card back.
- 03Everyone discusses freely while the Thinker judges who really knows the answer.
- 04The Thinker selects one other player and cannot select themselves.
- 05The answer, roles, and outcome are revealed. The server scores before the host starts the next round.
Current scoring
Correct guess: Thinker +1, Truth-Knower +1.
Wrong guess: the accused Bluffer gains 1 point.
No guess before a timer expires: Thinker -1 point.
Optional timers
The host can enable each hard timer independently. All timers are off by default.
Truth-Knower card view: 10 seconds
Discussion: 30 seconds per player
Thinker guess: 30 seconds
What the host controls
The host configures timers, starts the game, moves discussion into guessing, and starts each new round.
Frequently asked questions
Do I need an app or account?
No. Each player opens the link in a phone browser and enters a nickname.
Can we play remotely?
Yes. Talk over voice or video while the site handles cards, roles, and scoring.
Can other players see the answer?
Before the reveal, the answer is sent only to the Truth-Knower. After the guess, everyone sees it together.
Are there ads during the game?
No. An ad can appear only after a full game ends, and nobody must watch or click it.