Gartic Phone
What is Gartic Phone?
Gartic Phone is a free online multiplayer game that combines the classic telephone (whisper) game with drawing. Players take turns writing sentences and drawing what the previous person wrote, creating hilarious chains of misinterpretation. It is perfect for team building and icebreakers with remote or in-person groups.
Key Features
- Telephone + Drawing — write a sentence, then the next person draws it, the next describes the drawing, and so on
- Multiple game modes — Normal, Animation, Icebreaker, Secret, Speedrun, and more
- No account needed — just share a room link and start playing immediately
- Large group support — works with groups of 4 to 30+ players
- Automatic gallery — at the end, see the full chain of how messages transformed
Pricing
| Plan | Price | Features |
|---|---|---|
| Free | $0 | All game modes, unlimited games |
Gartic Phone is completely free to use with no paid plans.
Pros & Cons
Pros: Completely free, extremely fun and generates lots of laughter, no artistic skill required, works in any browser without installation, great variety of game modes to keep things fresh.
Cons: Requires a minimum of 4 players, can be chaotic with very large groups, drawing on mobile devices is less convenient than on desktop, no built-in voice chat (need a separate tool like Zoom or Discord).
Verdict
Gartic Phone is one of the best free icebreaker tools available. The combination of telephone and drawing creates genuinely funny moments that help teams bond. It works perfectly for remote team building sessions, workshop warm-ups, or any situation where you need to break the ice and get people laughing together.