Forehead Guessing Game
Forehead Guess is a free browser team game for 3–20 players, rated Easy and suggested for ages 6 and up. Hold the phone on your forehead. Your team shouts hints until you guess the word. A game takes about 10 min. There is nothing to download and no sign-up.
How to play Forehead Guess
Pick a category
Choose a category such as Animals, Food or Jobs.
Phone on forehead
The guesser holds the phone to their forehead with the screen facing the team, then taps Start round.
Guess from the hints
Teammates give hints or act it out without saying the word. Tap Got it or Pass. 60 seconds per round.
Stuck mid-game? Tap ? Help at the top of the game. It shows what to do at the exact step you are on.
Quick facts
- Players
- 3–20
- Time
- 10 min
- Devices
- One shared phone or screen
- Difficulty
- Easy
- Suggested age
- 6+
- Cost
- Free
- Type
- Team games
- Good for
- Family, Kids, Large groups
Forehead Guess FAQ
How many people can play Forehead Guess?
Forehead Guess works with 3–20 players.
How do you play Forehead Guess?
Pick a category. Phone on forehead. Guess from the hints. The full steps are on this page, and the Help button inside the game explains each stage as you reach it.
Is Forehead Guess free? Do I need to download an app?
It is free. It runs in the browser on phones, tablets and laptops. There is nothing to install and no account to create.
How hard is Forehead Guess, and what age is it for?
Forehead Guess is rated Easy. Explained in under a minute. No strategy needed, and anyone can join halfway through. The suggested age is 6 and up. That is a guide: younger players can usually join with an adult on their team.
Do we each need a phone for Forehead Guess?
No. It is built for people in the same room sharing one phone, tablet or laptop.
Is this the official Heads Up game?
No. Forehead Guess is an original free game in a similar style to Heads Up. It is not affiliated with or endorsed by the makers of Heads Up.
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