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Word game · 2-6 players

Motus, the word guessing game for friends

A hidden word, a few tries, and colours to guide you: right place, wrong place or not in the word, every letter brings you closer. On Ludiko a friend picks the mystery word, and everyone else races to find it before running out of tries.

Players
2-6
Time
about 10 min
Age
8+
Modes
online · one phone
Get it onGoogle Play Coming soonApp Store

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

Motus word game in the Ludiko app

How to play

How to play Motus

  1. A mystery word is picked

    Each round, one player chooses the word. Everyone knows its length and first letter.

  2. Guess a word

    Each guess must be a real word of the same length.

  3. Follow the colours

    Green: right letter, right spot. Yellow: in the word but elsewhere. Grey: not in the word.

  4. Find it first

    The fastest players score the most points, then someone else picks the next word.

On Ludiko

Why play Motus on Ludiko

  • A real multiplayer word game

    Your friends choose the words: trap everyone with the trickiest one.

  • Quick rounds

    Perfect for drinks or while waiting for dinner.

  • Online or on one phone

    Everyone on their own screen remotely, or passing one phone around.

A word game that gets everyone thinking

Motus is a famous word guessing game: find a hidden word in a limited number of tries, helped by coloured clues on every letter. Easy to learn and very addictive, it's loved by crossword fans and casual players alike. Ludiko turns it into a real party game: each round a different player becomes the word master.

FAQ

Frequently asked questions

How do you play Motus with friends?

Create a Motus room in the Ludiko app and share the code. Each round, one player picks the mystery word and the others guess from their phones.

What do the colours mean?

Green: right letter, right spot. Yellow: in the word but misplaced. Grey: not in the word.

Which language are the words in?

Motus rooms play in the language of your account, French or English.

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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