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Word game · 2-8 players

Petit Bac, the categories word game, online with friends

Petit Bac is France's favourite categories game: a letter is drawn, and you race to find a name, an animal, a country, a job… starting with it. Ludiko draws the letter, runs the timer and counts the points, so everyone just plays on their phone, in the same room or remotely.

Players
2-8
Time
about 30 min
Age
8+
Modes
online · paper
Get it onGoogle Play Coming soonApp Store

You play in the Ludiko app, free on Google Play.

Petit Bac categories game on a phone with Ludiko Ludiko app screen during a live game of Petit Bac

How to play

How to play Petit Bac

  1. A letter is drawn

    The app picks a random letter and shows it to everyone at the same time.

  2. Fill in your categories

    First name, animal, country, job, fruit, sport… Find a word for each before the timer runs out.

  3. Compare answers

    All answers appear side by side, and players accept or reject the doubtful ones.

  4. Count the points

    A unique word scores more than a word several players found. After a few letters, the best total wins.

On Ludiko

Why play Petit Bac on Ludiko

  • Zero setup

    No grid to draw and no letter to pick by hand: the game starts in ten seconds.

  • Remote or in person

    A room code is all it takes to play with friends far away, over a video call.

  • No arguments

    Same timer for everyone, points counted automatically, with reactions and emojis.

A categories game for every party

Petit Bac (also called "le jeu du baccalauréat" in France, and known elsewhere as the game of Stop or Tutti Frutti) is a fast categories word game: one letter, several categories, and the first to fill everything shouts stop. It's a perfect party game for friends and family because everyone can play, and the rejected answers are often the funniest part.

On Ludiko, the online categories game keeps the fun of pen and paper without the hassle: no pencils to find, no letter to draw, no points to add up. Prefer paper? Ludiko also prepares printable Petit Bac sheets while the phone draws the letters.

Category ideas

  • First name
  • Animal
  • Country
  • City
  • Job
  • Fruit or vegetable
  • Sport
  • Musical instrument
  • Brand
  • Household object
  • Film or TV show
  • Celebrity
  • Dish
  • Colour
  • Clothing
  • Means of transport

FAQ

Frequently asked questions

Can I play Petit Bac online with friends?

Yes. One player creates a room in the Ludiko app and shares the code; everyone joins from their own phone, wherever they are.

How many players can play?

The online version hosts 2 to 8 players per room. On paper, as many as you like.

How are points counted?

A valid unique word scores the most, a word found by several players scores less, and an empty or rejected answer scores nothing.

Is Ludiko free?

The Ludiko app is free to download on Google Play, with free credits to get started.

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Ready for game night?

Download Ludiko, invite your friends, and let the app run the game.

Get it onGoogle Play Coming soonApp Store