RankWithFriends

Frequently Asked Questions

Everything people usually want to know about the game.

What is RankWithFriends?

It is a free daily ranking game. Each day there is one shared topic; you have 90 seconds to give your top three answers, and an AI judge scores your set from 0 to 100 with a short written verdict. It takes about a minute to play. New here? Start with How to Play.

How often is there a new topic?

Every day. A fresh topic drops at midnight (US Eastern Time) and everyone in the world gets the exact same one, so scores are comparable across all players.

Is it free?

Yes, completely free to play in your browser. There is nothing to buy to play the daily game.

Do I need an account or to sign up?

No. You can play instantly — no sign-up, no email, no password. Your streak and stats are stored on your device, and you can optionally pick a display name for the leaderboard.

Why can't I see the topic before I start?

The topic stays hidden until you tap start, because the 90-second clock begins the instant it appears. Hiding it means no one can plan answers ahead of time — everyone plays the same round under the same clock.

How is my score decided?

An AI judge reads your three answers as a set and scores them from 0 to 100, rewarding strong, popular, on-topic picks with good range, and penalizing generic, off-topic, or blank answers. It is about taste, not a single correct answer. There is a full breakdown on the How Scoring Works page.

How can I score higher?

Read the topic literally, lead with a strong obvious pick, give your three answers some variety, and do not leave a box blank. Our tips and strategy guide goes deeper.

What is a streak?

Play on consecutive days and your streak grows by one each day. Miss a day and it resets to zero. Streaks are the core of the daily habit, and you can turn on an optional reminder so you do not accidentally break a long one.

Does sharing reveal my answers or the topic?

No. The share card shows only your score, rank, and streak — never your actual picks or the topic itself — so you can post your result or send it to friends without spoiling the round for them.

Can I play with friends?

The daily game here is single-player, but everyone competes on the same daily leaderboard, so you can compare scores with anyone. For local pass-and-play in the same room and online multiplayer with room codes, grab the RankWithFriends iPhone app.

Can I see past topics?

Yes — the Past Topics page lists previous days along with the winning score and picks.

What devices does it work on?

Any modern web browser — phone, tablet, or computer. There is also a native iPhone app for extra modes. No download is needed to play the daily game on the web.

Is my data private?

Your streak and stats live on your device, and playing requires no personal information. See our Privacy Policy for the full details on what is and is not collected.

Who makes RankWithFriends?

It is an independent project built by a small team obsessed with daily games and good arguments about taste. You can read more on the About page.

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