Chat. Challenge. Play.
Sometimes a conversation turns into a challenge. Chat Buddy lets members play games directly with the people they meet in chat, without disappearing to a completely separate gaming site. Challenge somebody to Chess, Tic-Tac-Toe or Connect Four, join in with Quiz Bot, and keep the conversation going while you play.
Game availability and individual options may vary depending on account type and room settings.
More than something to click
The games are part of the conversation
Chat Buddy games are not meant to pull people away from the community. They are another way to interact with the people already in it. You might be chatting to somebody one minute and challenging them the next.
It starts in chat
Games connect naturally with the people you already meet around Chat Buddy instead of asking you to create a separate gaming identity.
Challenge another member
Find somebody you want to play and send them a challenge. If they accept, the game becomes another part of your interaction.
Then carry on chatting
When the game is finished, there is no separate community to leave. You are still inside Chat Buddy with the same people and conversations.
Think before you move
Challenge someone to Chess
Fancy something more strategic? Challenge another Chat Buddy member to a live game of Chess. Choose a time control, make your moves and keep an eye on what is happening in the chat while the game is underway.
Quick games, proper competition
Sometimes you just want a fast challenge
Not every game needs to last half an hour. Tic-Tac-Toe and Connect Four are easy to start, quick to understand and ideal for a friendly challenge with somebody you have just met in chat.
Tic-Tac-Toe
Simple rules do not always mean an easy win. Challenge another member, take turns placing your pieces and see who can complete a line first.
- Live two-player matches
- Optional game timers
- Turn sounds and mute control
- Chat access while playing
Connect Four
Drop your pieces into the board, block your opponent and try to make a line of four before they do.
- Live head-to-head games
- Timers and turn indicators
- Sound and mute controls
- Integrated chat access
More can be added
Chat Buddy's game area is designed to grow alongside the community, giving members more things to do together over time.
The conversation does not stop
Keep chatting while you play
One of the most useful parts of Chat Buddy's game system is that a game does not have to take you away from the room. Supported games include access to live chat so you can follow the conversation while waiting for your next turn.
Small details that make a big difference
Clear turns, timers and sounds
When two people are playing remotely, it should always be obvious what is happening. Supported Chat Buddy games include simple controls that help both players follow the match.
Game timers
Supported games can use timers to keep matches moving and make it clear how long each player has to act.
Turn sounds
Optional sounds can let you know when a move has been made or when it is your turn, particularly useful while you are watching the room chat.
Mute when you want
Prefer things quieter? Supported games include a mute option so you can turn game sounds off without affecting the rest of Chat Buddy.
An optional extra
Play using Chat Buddy VIP credits
Where enabled, eligible registered members can choose supported game options involving their available Chat Buddy VIP credits. This is an optional part of the experience rather than something required to play.
This time, the whole room can play
Quiz Bot turns the conversation into a quiz
Not every game has to be one against one. Where enabled, Quiz Bot brings questions directly into the room so everybody can answer, compete and have a bit of fun together.
Questions inside the room
Quiz questions become part of the live room experience rather than sending everybody elsewhere.
Get the room involved
Members can answer together, turning an ordinary conversation into something a little more competitive and social.
A bit of friendly competition
Quiz Bot gives people another reason to join in and enjoy the room together beyond ordinary conversation.
Ready when the conversation is
Starting a game is simple
You do not need a separate games account or another community. The games are connected to the Chat Buddy experience you are already using.
Find somebody to play
Meet another member in chat or open their profile and choose an available game option.
Send the challenge
Choose the supported game and options you want, then invite the other player.
Play and keep chatting
Once the challenge is accepted, start playing while remaining connected to the wider Chat Buddy experience.
Frequently asked questions
Questions about Chat Buddy games
A few straightforward answers about playing games inside Chat Buddy.
What games can I play on Chat Buddy?
Chat Buddy currently includes multiplayer Chess, Tic-Tac-Toe and Connect Four, along with Quiz Bot where enabled. Availability can vary depending on current site and room settings.
Do I need to leave the chat room to play?
No. Supported games include access to the live Chat Buddy conversation so you can keep following what is happening in the room while playing.
Can I challenge another member directly?
Yes. Supported games allow members to challenge other users directly through Chat Buddy, including available profile and member controls.
Does Chess have different time controls?
Yes. Chat Buddy Chess supports selectable time controls so players can choose a pace that suits the kind of game they want to play.
Do Tic-Tac-Toe and Connect Four have sounds?
Supported versions include turn or move sounds to make it clearer when the game has changed. A mute control is also available for players who prefer to play quietly.
Can I play using VIP credits?
Where enabled, eligible members can choose supported game options involving available Chat Buddy VIP credits. VIP-credit play is optional and is not required for ordinary supported matches.
What is Quiz Bot?
Where enabled, Quiz Bot brings quiz questions directly into the room so members can answer and compete together while remaining part of the live conversation.
Do I need a separate games account?
No. Chat Buddy games are connected to your normal Chat Buddy experience, so there is no separate games community or additional identity to manage.
Can more games be added in future?
Yes. Chat Buddy's game area is designed so more community games and activities can be added over time.
Find somebody to chat with. Then challenge them.
Join Chat Buddy, meet people and see where the conversation goes. You might end up talking for hours, playing Chess, battling through Connect Four or getting the whole room involved in a quiz.