🤔Who Am I?: the secret identity guessing game
A yes/no question guessing game.
Each player is secretly given an identity – an animal, a celebrity, a film character or a food. Everyone else can see it on their phone, but you cannot. Take turns asking yes or no questions to work out who or what you are.
- 👥2–12 players
- ⏱️10–15 minutes
- 📱Everyone on their own phone
- 🏷️Animals, food, celebs, characters
You might know it as: Who Am I game · Guess who you are · Celebrity head · Headbanz-style game
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How to play Who Am I?
- Look at everyone elseYour phone shows every identity except your own.
- Ask a yes/no question“Am I an animal?” Keep asking while the answer is yes.
- A no passes the turnWhen someone says no, tap Pass and it goes to the next player.
- Guess out loudThink you know? Say it aloud and, if the group agrees, tap I got it.
Rules and options
- The first player to guess scores players minus one; the next scores one fewer, and so on. Giving up scores nothing.
- Only yes or no questions are allowed, and the others cannot give any extra hints.
- The host can show each player their category (for example “Animal”) to make it easier.
- Identities do not repeat in a room until the list is used up.
Tips
- Start broad – “Am I alive?” – then narrow down.
- Pay attention when others ask questions; the answers help you too.
- Turn on category hints for younger players.
Frequently asked questions
Can two people play?
Yes. You can play with two, but it is better with more.
Does it work for kids?
Yes. Pick animals and food and show the category.
Do I need pens or sticky notes?
No. Everything is on the phones.
Are there local celebrities and food?
Yes, add a region pack for local people, places and dishes.