How four people play on one phone
Lay the phone or tablet flat between you. Each player takes one corner of the screen, and that corner is their only button: hold it, tap it or let go, depending on the game. On a laptop the four players use the Z, M, P and Q keys, the keys in the same corners as the buttons on screen.
Players at the top of the screen read their corner upside down, facing them, so everyone can sit around the table.
Playing alone or with fewer friends
Every empty seat is filled by a bot, so one player gets three rivals and two players get two. Tap the bots button in the lobby to play with fewer. Matches are first to two or three crowns, and from round two each round draws a twist card such as Turbo, Giants, Lights Out or swapped controls.
Frequently asked questions
What are good 4 player games on one phone?+
Tank Tango, Snow Sumo, Hole Party, Shark Attack, Rooftop Rush and Paddle Brawl on Retry Arcade. Each player uses one corner of the screen as their button, and they are free in the browser with no download.
Can I play these party games alone?+
Yes. Press Play without anyone else joining and bots take the empty seats.
Do these games work on a laptop?+
Yes. On a keyboard the four players use Z, M, P and Q, and you can also click the corner buttons with a mouse.