Secret Roles
Secret Roles support.
One iPhone or iPad deals a private role to everyone at the table. Everything happens offline on that one device. The quick guide and common fixes are below.
- Players
- 3 to 20 people sharing one device
- Works on
- iPhone and iPad with iOS 17 or later
- Accounts
- None — no sign-in and no internet required
- Purchases
- None — no ads or in-app purchases
Common questions.
How do we start a game?
Enter one name for each player, choose whether to include the Medic and Jester, then tap Start Game. Pass the device to the person named on screen. Each person taps their own name, reads their role, and passes the device on.
Why did the role card close?
Each role is shown for five seconds and then closes automatically so the next player cannot see it. A closed card cannot be reopened. Restart the deal if the player missed it.
What does Use Last Players do?
It reloads the most recent roster from this device. Secret Roles stores those names locally and does not transmit them.
Does the app need Wi-Fi or an account?
No. Secret Roles has no account, login, server, cloud sync, analytics, or advertising. The entire game runs on the device.
Can I rotate the device?
iPhone stays in portrait so a role is not exposed during a handoff. iPad supports portrait and landscape, including upside-down portrait.
How do I erase the saved roster?
Open Support & Privacy from the info button on the setup screen, then tap Clear Saved Roster. Starting another game also replaces the saved roster, and deleting Secret Roles removes all app data from the device.
Need more help?
Email justin@humanr.ai. Include your device model, iOS version, and what happened. We usually reply within one to two business days.
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