Hot Phrase: Catch the Word4.1.5 - App Store

Turn any get-together into a shout-out-loud party. Hot Phrase is the fast, hilarious word-guessing game that gets friends and family off their boring routines and into a lot of fun & new memories. One download, and you've got a whole game night in your pocket.

Think Charades meets hot potato: race to get your team to guess the word before the timer buzzes, then pass the phone - FAST! Get caught holding it when the buzzer goes and you lose and the other team scores. It's loud, chaotic, and instantly addictive.

You have to play to love it.

HOW TO PLAY

The rules are dead simple, you'll be playing in 60 seconds:
Split into two or more teams and pick a deck.
One player holds the phone so their team can not see the word on screen.
The player gives clues by describing it or acting it out or singing it, doing the voice - anything to get your team members to shout the right answer.

Guessed it? Immediately pass the phone straight to the next player.
Beat the buzzer. Whoever's holding the phone when the timer runs out loses the round, and the other teams take the point.
The first team to the target score wins - then run it back, because nobody stops at one.
No pen, no paper, no setup. Just pick up and play.

ONE APP, MANY GAMES

Hot Phrase isn't a single game - it's a whole shelf of them in one download.
Choose one or more deck, change the rules, and play as you like:

Classic clue-giving - describe the word without saying it, catchphrase style.
Charades mode - no talking allowed, act the word out and let them guess.
Celebrity impressions - do the voice, land the impression, win the round.
Sing it - hum or sing your clue for music and movie decks.
Accents & impressions - the sillier the voice, the faster the laughs.
Taboo-style hard mode - give clues without any obvious words for a real challenge.
Pictionary style - draw the word to make your team guess, no talking or singing
(These are some of the other ways to play the built-in decks - mix and match to suit your group.)

IN BUILT GAME MODES
Team mode - split the room into squads for fierce, friendly, competitive party chaos. The classic Hot Phrase experience with scoring points.
Solo mode - on your own or killing time? Play solo to beat your best score. Perfect for traffic, flights, or waiting in line.
Online multiplayer - do you miss your friends who are far away? Challenge them from anywhere with online mode and keep the friendship & fun alive across cities.
Pass-and-play - one phone, the whole group, endless rounds. No extra accounts, no fuss.

25+ DECKS & GROWING A huge, ever-expanding library so the game never goes stale - celebrities, movies, music, animals, food, actions, festivals and loads more. We add fresh words every week, so there's always something new to guess.

MAKE IT YOURS
Adjust the timer to go easy or ramp up the pressure.
Turn sounds and effects on or off.
Change the text size for your eyes
Build your own custom decks with inside jokes, names of your mates, your own themes. Create the perfect deck for your crew.

PLAY ANYWHERE, ANYTIME - 100% OFFLINE No Wi-Fi? No problem. Hot Phrase works fully offline (except the online mode), so the fun never stops on a camping trip, at a BBQ, on a long drive, or anywhere with dodgy signals. It's the reliable go-to game for any moment people gather.

PERFECT FOR Parties . Family game night . Road trips & travel . BBQs . New Year's Eve . Couples . Team-building icebreakers . Holidays and get-togethers

If you love Charades, Heads Up, Catchphrase, Pictionary or Password, you'll feel right at home. Download Hot Phrase and get ready to have the ultimate fun!

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Version History HotPhrase just got a major refresh!

We’ve redesigned HotPhrase to make your game experience smoother, simpler, and more fun from the moment you open the app.

A Fresh New Look

We’ve updated the UI across HotPhrase with a cleaner, more modern design and improved navigation. Finding your favourite decks and starting a game is now easier than ever.

Updated Game Decks

We’ve refreshed and updated our decks with new phrases and prompts, giving you even more variety every time you play. Whether you’re playing with friends, at a party, or just looking for a quick game, there’s always something new to guess.

Easier, More Intuitive Gameplay

We’ve simplified the experience so you can spend less time figuring out the app and more time playing. The updated screens, deck selection, and game flow make HotPhrase more intuitive for everyone.

More Reasons to Play Together

HotPhrase is built for group fun — gather your friends, pick a deck, and see who can guess the most phrases. It’s the perfect party game for game nights, gatherings, parties, and casual hangouts.

Performance & Experience Improvements

We’ve also made a number of smaller improvements throughout the app to make HotPhrase feel faster, smoother, and more polished.

Update HotPhrase and discover the new experience!

Grab your friends, choose your deck, and start guessing. 4.1.5 Aug 9 - New Decks
- UI Improvements 4.1.0 Aug 4 - New deck updates and new words added for Catching the word.
- Catch Phrase mode added.
- UI fixes
- Timer mode updated
- Solo mode updated
- Online team mode updated 4.0.9 Mar 24 We've optimized Hot Phrase for even more fun!

• Improved performance and stability
• Enhanced offline mode for seamless play anywhere
• Bug fixes and UI improvements

Ready to pass the fun? Update now and challenge your friends! 4.0.8 Jan 17 Fixed minor bugs 4.0.7 Jan 6 We have decorated the game Catchphrase with a lot of new features and new words+decks for the upcoming festive season
Beautiful Graphics and Animated Interface
A clean, beautiful interface that is easy to use and fun to play 4.0.3 11/12/2025 HotPhrase, the Catchphrase Game has been updated with
- New design for ease of use
- More than 60+ decks
- 10000+ words or phrases to keep enjoying this game for hours
- Solo mode for the times when you are stuck alone & don't want to get bored by doom scrolling
- Online mode to stay connected with friends from all around the world
- Team mode for the competitive/challenger in you
- Special Halloween decks for the upcoming spooky night 4.0.2 11/02/2025 Hot Phrase Halloween Party Game has gotten better with,
- New UI design which is pleasing to the eyes and more friendly for all the users
- New game modes like Solo mode for individuals who like to wrack their brain and have fun. Online mode for distant friends and family members. Team mode for the ultimate challenge and competiton
- Custom deck features lets you create unlimited decks for with your personalised words for your group to have unlimited fun with inside jokes
- Leaderboard to keep you to try to be the best
- Every day you open the app you win coins, these coins can be used for hints whenever you are stuck or to unlock locked decks
- New & clear design for the fun to never stop
- Halloween decks for the upcoming spooky season
- Online mode for people to connect and play with distant friends & family members

There is something for everyone & is perfect for all ages. Do not miss out on trying out all the features to see what you like the best. 4.0.1 10/24/2025 - Completely New UI
- Online Mode to play remotely with friends and family
- Team Mode (Divide in more than 2 teams)
- Solo Mode ( New Leaderboard ) 3.1.8 10/07/2025 - fixed solo mode scroll issue
- fixed solo mode word repeat issue 3.1.7 08/27/2025 - Fixed Buzzer audio bug on Time's Up
- Fixed Solo mode scroll issue 3.1.6 08/14/2025 - Fixed Bugs
- Reduced Loading Time
- Added more decks 3.1.2 08/10/2025 • A new exciting Solo Mode has been added !
• Your favourite game is now smoother and better . 3.1.1 07/30/2025 - Earn coins by visiting the app daily
- Use coins to unlock paid decks
- Login to keep track of your coins and decks created 2.1.9 06/03/2025 Customisation to the next level - Now you can not only add your own words, but also create new and separate categories or decks for any occasion. There is no limit, so create away 1.1.8 05/06/2025 Custom Deck creation option
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New categories for more and unlimited fun 1.1.7 04/17/2025 New Feature - Create Your Own Custom Decks
Have your own fun :) 1.1.6 03/17/2025 - New Decks 1.1.5 02/22/2025 - New Decks 1.1.4 01/03/2025 - New Decks 1.1.3 12/30/2024 - New Festive Decks
- New Exclusive Decks 1.1.2 12/22/2024 - Now play Team Mode within the app
- New Christmas Decks 1.1.1 12/20/2024 - New Festive Decks For Christmas
- Special Deck for New Year 2025 1.1.0 12/06/2024 New festive decks 1.0.9 11/28/2024 - New Exclusive Decks Added 1.0.8 02/26/2024