What is Simon Says?
Simon Says Online is a listening game with a twist: the screen is Simon. It calls out a command — "Simon says touch your nose!" — and everyone does it. But when a command arrives without "Simon says", anyone who moves is out. With the browser voice switched on, Simon literally speaks, so the grown-up can play too.
Pick a command pack (Kids, Family, Funny or Active), a difficulty (Easy has few traps and slow pacing; Hard is fast and devious) and whether Simon advances automatically or when the host taps Next. Add names to track who is out and celebrate the last player listening.
🧑🏫 Read the full guide: Simon Says: The Surprising History, Rules and 50 Command Ideas
Game setup
How to play Simon Says
- Everyone stands where they can see and hear the screen.
- Tap Start — the screen announces commands.
- Only obey when the command starts with "Simon says".
- A player who moves on a plain command is out — tap their name.
- Tap Next command until one player is left.
What the screen does for you
Simon Says on AllPartyGames.com is the referee, not the whole game: it gives the host Start, Next command, Tap names to eliminate / undo, Auto or manual pace, End game. Tap the ? button inside the game for these rules at any time, or 📺 for TV mode on a big screen.
How many players?
Simon Says works with 2–40 players and a typical round takes about 5–15 min. Recommended age: 3+.
Best occasions
Tips
- Start on Easy for young children — the traps come slowly and the voice is calm.
- Active mode doubles as a quick workout for restless kids.
- Turn on fullscreen on a TV: the command text is huge and the trap commands flash a different colour.
Simon Says FAQ
What are the rules of Simon Says?
Follow every command that begins with "Simon says". If a command does not start with "Simon says" and you do it anyway, you are out. The last player remaining wins.
Does the voice work on all phones?
It uses the speech voice built into your phone or browser. If a device has no voice installed, the commands still appear on screen with a sound cue.
Do I need any equipment for Simon Says?
Only what the physical game needs (chairs, a ball, a room to move in) and one phone, tablet or laptop. The screen does the hosting: music, timers, commands and scoring.
Does the music come from the site?
Yes — the party music is generated live in your browser, so nothing is downloaded and there are no copyright problems when you play it at an event.
Can I run it from a TV?
Yes. Open the game on a laptop or phone connected to the TV and press Fullscreen. Everything scales up for the big screen.