FAQ
Questions about Ito Online
What people usually ask before and during their first game.
Before playing
What is ito?
A Japanese cooperative card game. Everyone gets secret numbers from 1 to 100 and, using a theme, gives clues so the table can put every card in order. The name comes from 糸, “thread” in Japanese: the cards in order form a thread that ties everyone together. Ito Online brings the game to your browser.
How many people can play?
From 2 to 16 in the same room. The game gets livelier from 4 players, when the middle of the scale starts getting crowded.
Is it free? Do I need an account?
It is free and needs no sign-up. Type a nickname, pick a color and you are at the table. We never ask for an email or password.
Does it work on phones?
It works on phones, tablets and computers, right in the browser. There is no app to install.
Is there chat or voice in the game?
No. The site handles the cards, the themes and the order; the conversation is up to you. If you are apart, start a voice call in whatever app you like. If you are together, just talk.
Which languages can I play in?
English and Portuguese, using the selector at the top of the page. The theme travels with its scale, so a table can play with each person using a different language.
During the game
What is the difference between campaign and free mode?
The campaign is the default mode: three stages, with one, two and three cards per person, and three lives for the whole table. Free mode has no lives or stages: whoever created the room picks 1 to 5 cards per person and you play as many rounds as you like.
What is a break in the thread?
It is when two neighboring cards are out of order, a higher one before a lower one. Two cards that swapped places count as a single break. In the campaign, each break costs a life.
Can I say my number?
No. The fun is getting the idea across with the clue alone. Numbers in disguise, like “an 8 out of 10” or “half”, don’t count either. Comparing clues (“is mine stronger than yours?”) is allowed and helps a lot.
Can numbers repeat?
No. In each round, every number from 1 to 100 shows up at most once, so there is always a right order.
How is the theme chosen?
The site draws three themes and the table votes for 20 seconds; a tie is settled by a draw. Whoever created the room can also pick one from the list or write their own, saying what 1 and 100 mean. The full list is on the themes page.
Can we give up on a round?
Whoever created the room can end the round at any time and change the theme or go back to the table. The round is discarded and costs no life.
Rooms and connection
How do I invite my friends?
Create a room and send the link or the QR code shown at the table. Whoever opens the link lands straight in the room and only needs to type a nickname. You can also join with the 6-character room code.
Can I join a game in progress?
Yes. Anyone who arrives mid-round joins the table and starts playing in the next round.
What if someone disconnects?
They reopen the site on the same device and go back to the room. Meanwhile, whoever created the room can carry on without the missing player’s cards. Anyone offline for more than 5 minutes leaves the table, and if the room creator drops, the next connected player takes over.
How do I send a suggestion or report a problem?
Use the feedback button at the top of the site or the email in the footer.
Ready to try?
Create a room, send the link to your friends and see if the thread closes on the first try.
Create a room