Make It Meme
New
- Genre Board games
- Players 1–2
- Session 8 min
- Price Free
- Updated
A party game for a group, played in a browser with nothing to install and no accounts to make. Everybody gets the same image, everybody writes a caption for it, and then everybody votes on the results — which is a format with a long history and one that works because the funny part is supplied by the people playing rather than by the game. What it gets right is the friction. A lobby is a link, joining takes a second, and rounds are short enough that a slow writer does not hold up the table. There is a timer, which is essential: the best captions in this format are written quickly and the worst are overthought, and forcing a deadline keeps the pace where the comedy works. Scores accumulate over several rounds so one good line does not decide the session. It needs people to be any good, which is the honest caveat — playing with strangers works but playing with friends is where the format earns its reputation, because the jokes can be specific. Four to eight players is the right size. Nothing about it is technically impressive and everything about it is well judged for what it is.
| Keyboard | Type your caption |
|---|---|
| Click or tap | Vote |
| Link | Invite players to the lobby |
How to play Make It Meme
- Write quickly; first instincts are funnier than considered ones in this format.
- Keep captions short enough to read at a glance during voting.
- Play with people you know, where specific jokes land.
- Vote honestly — the scoring only works if people do.
- Play several rounds; a single round is decided by luck of the image.
Tips
- Overthinking is the main failure mode, and the timer exists to prevent it.
- Shorter captions win votes more often than clever long ones.
- Four to eight players is the size the pacing is built for.
Questions about Make It Meme
How many players?
It works from about four upwards.
Do I need an account?
No, a lobby is a link.
Is there a timer?
Yes, and it improves the game.
Can I play with strangers?
Yes, though friends is better.
Does it work on a phone?
Yes, and typing is fine.
Does it need installing?
No.
How long is a session?
Several short rounds, ten minutes or so.
