Friends who love a good one-liner
There is no correct answer. Unexpected replies and shared in-jokes are the whole point.
Punchline
A comedy writing party game. Invent the funniest caption, reply or missing ending, then vote with the authors hidden.
- 3+ players
- About 15 min
- Funny answers & votes
Set up your rounds, then invite players by QR code or link.
What’s the game?
The police have started handing out fines for… what, exactly? Punchline gives everyone the same unexpected situation. Finish the sentence, invent a reply or caption a ridiculous scene in your own words.
Write privately on your phone. When everyone answers or time runs out, the answers appear in a shuffled order without names. Vote for the one that makes you laugh, then discover who wrote it.
Who will enjoy it?
Groups of three or more
Everyone writes at the same time on their own phone. A shared screen shows the situation and answers.
Your own kind of humour
Use ready-made English situations, or add custom situations in your own language before the game.
How to play
Read the situation
Join with the QR code. Everyone receives the same random situation, with no repeats within one game.
Write your punchline
Type up to 180 characters and lock your answer before the timer ends. Answers stay private until voting opens.
Vote and reveal
Choose one other player’s answer. Authors and vote totals appear together, and every vote received earns 1 point.
The police are handing out fines for…
Everyone finishes the same sentence: ‘Nobody expected the police to start handing out fines for ___.’
One player writes ‘saying we should catch up without suggesting a date’. Another writes ‘replying all to say thanks’. Everyone votes without seeing the authors.
An answer with 3 votes earns its author 3 points. Equal top vote counts share the round win, with no extra bonus.
How points work
Each vote received earns 1 point. You cannot vote for yourself or change a locked answer or vote. Missing the writing timer earns no answer points, but you can still vote. Highest total wins; equal totals share a place.
A tip for the host
Start with five rounds and 60 seconds per phase. Choose from 30 situations across three packs, or add up to 50 of your own with the full library. Read the answers aloud before revealing. The host can close writing or voting early if needed. Allow roughly 15 minutes, depending on reading and discussion time.
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