FG, IX
debate
The Trial
defense, prosecution, verdict
online table game
The Trial (Le procès) online
defense, prosecution, verdict
Each case starts from an absurd charge drawn at random. One player defends, another prosecutes, and everyone else forms the jury. The jury votes guilty or not guilty.
Players: 4 to 8 players
You create a table, share the link, your friends show up. No account needed.
A game, step by step
- A charge is drawn. A defendant and a prosecutor are picked, the others are jurors.
- Everyone prepares their speech, then the defense pleads, then the prosecution.
- The table asks its questions, then the jury votes.
- Guilty: the prosecutor scores 5 points. Not guilty (a tie included): the defendant scores 5 points. Each juror who voted like the verdict scores 1 point.
Frequently asked questions
How many players do I need for The Trial?
You need at least 4 players to start a game. The table seats up to 8 players, and the host sets its size.
Do I need an account to play?
No. You can join a table and play without creating an account or installing anything, straight from your browser.
How long does a game take?
A case takes 4 minutes 40 at most with the default settings. By default there are as many cases as players at the table, 8 at most.
How do my friends join my table?
You create a table, then share the link or the room code. Your friends open the link, or enter the code on the FerrGames home page, and land at your table.