THE BAR
GAMES
Fifteen law-flavoured party games · Two players · One courtroom
⚖️ How to Play
The Games (15)
Cross Examination
Read the witness statement, answer yes or no — get it right to score. Fast and tense.
Yes / NoHabeas Corpus
Hear the case — should they be freed or detained? Judge wisely, the gavel is watching.
Free / DetainClosing Argument
Fill in the blank with the most persuasive (or absurd) closing line. The room votes.
A / B / C / DVoir Dire
Cycle through jurors, read the clues, pick the one that favours your side. Lock it in.
▲ / ▼ / LockOverruled!
The judge rules on a motion — sustain or overrule? Know your courtroom procedure.
Sustain / OverruleGuilty or Not Guilty
Real lawsuit or totally fake? Spot the real cases to win. Some are stranger than fiction.
Real / FakeObjection!
Fastest buzzer wins. Wait for the signal, slam your button — but buzz too early and you're penalised.
Buzz InSustained
Legal trivia sprint. Multiple choice, four options, one right answer. Speed + accuracy.
A / B / C / DOrder in the Court
The funniest line wins. Complete the prompt, the room votes on the best (worst?) argument.
A / B / C / DBeat the Gavel
Stop the needle in the green zone. Time it right — miss the sweet spot and you lose points.
Buzz InPlea Bargain
Accept the plea deal or risk it at trial. Read the evidence and make the smart call.
Plea / TrialDiscovery Dispute
One side wants evidence. Should the other comply or object? Test your litigation instincts.
Comply / ObjectSummons Race
Legal term appears — buzz in and pick the right definition from four options. Fastest wins.
A / B / C / DParole Hearing
Inmate is up for release. Read their case — grant parole or deny? Judge their risk.
Grant / DenyContempt of Court
Someone did something outrageous in court. Hold them in contempt or let it go?
Contempt / Let GoAbout
The Bar Games is a two-player courtroom party game built for bars, parties, and head-to-head duels.
The big screen (PC or laptop) is the courtroom — it shows the cases, scores, and verdicts. Your phone is your buzzer — tap to answer, buzz in, or lock your choice.
Works from anywhere — your phone just needs internet, no same Wi-Fi required.