Herd: an online game where you think like the crowd

In Herd there are no right answers, only the crowd. Each round brings a multiple-choice question like 'Best breakfast food?', and everyone secretly picks an option. You score one point for every other player who chose the same option as you.

Everyone on the most popular option joins the herd and gets a +3 bonus. Pick an option all by yourself and you become the black sheep, scoring nothing that round. Herd works for 3-12 players and a game takes about 10 minutes.

A free browser option for fans of majority games like Herd Mentality. Herd is independent and not affiliated with Herd Mentality. Create a room, share the code, and everyone joins from their phone.

Create a room with this game

Why it's fun

• Knowing your friends matters more than knowing facts.
• At the end you see who was the black sheep and how often.
• Nobody is eliminated, and it handles groups of up to 12.
• The host picks 5, 8 or 12 questions.

How to play

Goal

• Each round brings a multiple-choice question: "Best breakfast dish?"
• There's no right answer. Guess the option most people will pick.
• 3-12 players, nobody is eliminated; most points wins.

Scoring

• You score one point for every other player who picked your option.
• The most popular option is the herd: everyone in it gets +3.
• If the top options tie, the herd splits and there's no bonus.

Black sheep

• Pick an option nobody else picked and you're the black sheep: no points that round.
• The final screen shows how often each player was the black sheep.

FAQ

How is Herd different from Herd Mentality?

The idea is similar: guess what most people will answer. In Herd you choose from options instead of writing answers, you score for each player who matches you, and anyone alone on an option is the black sheep. It has no official link to Herd Mentality.

Is there a right answer?

No. The goal is not to be correct but to predict which option most of the table will pick.

How many players can play?

3 to 12 players, and a game takes about 10 minutes.

Can I play on my phone?

Yes, on any phone, tablet or computer browser. It is free, with no download or sign-up.