Name Place Animal Thing brings the classic childhood category game to your iPhone in a modern, fast, and fun format — now with single-player mode, daily challenges, and more.
Play Your Way
Jump into real-time multiplayer or go solo. Create or join rooms instantly with a room code or shared link. In single-player mode, challenge yourself against the clock with customizable rounds and categories.
How It Works
Each round drops a random letter — think fast and enter valid words for each category: Name, Place, Animal, Thing, and more. Score points for correct answers, earn bonus points for unique ones, and climb the leaderboard.
Daily Challenge
Every day brings a new letter. Complete the daily challenge in 20 seconds to earn bonus XP and keep your streak alive.
Streaks & Rewards
Log in daily to build your streak and unlock milestone rewards — XP, Skip boosts, and Extra Category boosts. Streak protection keeps you covered if you miss a day.
25+ Achievements
Unlock badges for skill, speed, endurance, and more. From your first win to a 30-day streak, there's always something to earn.
Boosts
Use Skip Letter to restart a round with a new letter, or activate Extra Category to add a bonus category mid-round. Earn boosts through achievements, streaks, or by watching a short ad.
Multiplayer Features
- Host or join public and private rooms
- Configurable rounds (3, 5, 7, or 10) and timer (45s, 60s, 90s)
- Community voting on answer validity
- Real-time player tracking and leaderboards
- Share room links to invite friends instantly
Customize Everything
- Choose your avatar and accent color
- Add custom categories (Food, Movie, or create your own — up to 6)
- Switch between dark and light mode
- Track your stats: games played, best score, accuracy, XP, and more
No signup required — start playing in seconds.
Whether you're nostalgic for the classic paper game or discovering it for the first time, Name Place Animal Thing brings endless fun, competition, and replayability.