How to play
Find the same word, together.
naolx is an online word association game for 2–4 friends. Everyone secretly enters a word, then reveals together. Use the previous answers as clues until you all think of the same word. Share a room link to start.
1. Create room · Join room
Create a room, share the link or 8-character code, and wait until all 2–4 players are ready. The host starts the game.
No. Choose a nickname and create or join a room. Your guest identity is saved in this browser; clearing data or switching devices may lose your seat.
Free start
Everyone thinks of their first word
Choose a word independently. Keep it secret until everyone submits.
Inspired start
Start with two suggested Chinese words
See everyone's answers and find a connection for the next round.
2. Three steps to a shared thought
- Choose a word independently. Keep it secret until everyone submits.
- Everyone must submit before answers are shown. The game normalizes whitespace, some character forms and letter case, but not synonyms or alternative spellings.
- See everyone's answers and find a connection for the next round.
- Use everyone's revealed answers for the next round. 0/2–4 confirmed the next round
Up to 12 rounds. Play again · There is no right answer. Don't discuss your word until the reveal.
3. A spark of imagination
Choose a word independently. Keep it secret until everyone submits. See everyone's answers and find a connection for the next round. When everyone enters the same word, you win together.
| ROUND | A | B |
|---|---|---|
| 01 | Moon | Rabbit |
| 02 | Bunny | Mid-autumn |
| 03 | Mooncake | Mooncake |
4. What counts as the same word?
Everyone must submit before answers are shown. The game normalizes whitespace, some character forms and letter case, but not synonyms or alternative spellings.
1–16 characters · Cannot be changed · Don't repeat a prompt word
5. FAQ
Do I need an account or app?
No. Choose a nickname and create or join a room. Your guest identity is saved in this browser; clearing data or switching devices may lose your seat.
What if I refresh or go offline?
Your progress can be recovered while the guest session and room remain valid. When real-time sync fails, polling is used; offline submissions are never falsely confirmed.
How do I invite friends?
Create a room, share the link or 8-character code, and wait until all 2–4 players are ready. The host starts the game.
Three steps to a shared thought
There is no right answer. Match everyone's word to win.
Create room and invite friends