The Judge
A survival game with an AI referee. The story drops your whole group into a ridiculous disaster, and only good plans make it out.
- Players
- 3 to 8 players
- Length
- About 10 minutes a round
- Equipment
- One shared screen, plus a phone each
- Best for
- Creative problem-solvers
How to play The Judge
- 1
Fill in your blanks, and the AI writes a story that ends in sudden, absurd danger.
- 2
Everyone writes a plan to survive on their phone.
- 3
The Judge reads every plan and rules on it aloud: survived or perished, with a verdict for each.
- 4
Survivors score, and the Judge's favorite plan earns a bonus.
Tips to win
- The Judge rewards specific, committed plans. "I run" will not save you.
- Use details from the story. The Judge notices.
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Play The Judge tonight
The Judge is one of seven games that rotate through every Plotluck session. Open a room on any screen, and your friends join from their phones. It's free, with nothing to download.