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What players see on their phones

Players join from their own phones with no app. See the screens they go through, from entering the code to waiting for the game.

1 min read Last verified Oct 4, 2026

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Players do not install anything. They scan your QR code or open giggame.app/play in their phone's browser and type the access code.

  1. A player scans the QR code, or goes to giggame.app/play.

    They are asked for the access code.

    A phone screen asking the player to enter the access code.
    Entering the access code.
  2. The player enters the access code.

    They are asked for a player name.

  3. The player chooses a name.

    If you asked for more information, such as a phone number or email, they are asked for it now. See the sign-in fields.

    A phone screen asking the player to choose a player name.
    Choosing a player name.
  4. The player waits for the game.

    A waiting screen shows until you start. The player appears in your player list on the Host Console.

    A phone screen telling the player to wait for the game to start.
    Waiting for the game to start.

After that, the phone shows whatever that game needs: a bingo card, answer buttons, and so on. Each game's own phone screen is covered in that game's guide.

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