How to play
Le Petit Buc is a fast word game for 2 to 4 players.
Each round gives everyone the same letter and categories. Find one answer per category before time runs out, then compare answers, debate, validate, and score points.
No app install. Everyone plays from their phone or computer.
Quick start
1. Create a game
One person hosts the game and chooses the settings.
2. Players join
Players scan the QR code or enter the game code on their own device.
3. Start a round
Everyone gets the same letter and categories.
Thing that smells bad
Vomit, Vinegar spill, Vet clinic
City
Vienna, Venice, Vancouver
Thing you promise but never do
Visit family, Vacuum weekly, Volunteer more
Each answer must start with the round letter.
Categories are generated by AI — the host can regenerate any round before play for a fresh set.
4. Answer before time runs out
Players type one answer per category.
The best answers are valid, surprising, and unique.
5. Validate together
When the round ends, the host reveals answers category by category.
Players can defend their answers, but the host makes the final call.
6. Score points
- 2 points for a valid unique answer
- 1 point for a valid duplicate answer
- 0 points for an invalid or empty answer
After all rounds, the highest score wins.
What you need
- 1 host to create the game, start rounds, and validate answers.
- 2 to 4 players, each on their own phone or computer.
- A public screen, optional but recommended for the timer, answers, validation, and scoreboard.
You can play with 2 players, but 3 or more is better.
Tips
Use a public screen if you can. It makes the game easier to follow and more fun.
Let players argue a little. Le Petit Buc is better when people defend their answers.
Keep validation moving. If players disagree, the host should make a call and continue.
Trouble joining?
Check that everyone is using the same game code.
Refresh the page if a player gets stuck.
If the QR code opens in the wrong browser, open the link manually in your normal browser.
For the best experience, use Chrome on Android or Safari on iPhone.
Ready to play?
Create a game, share the code, and start the first round.