Open this link on your phone
jokinghazard.app/start
The app doesn't run on desktop yet, you'll need and iOS or Android phone to play!
Step 1 Get the app
App stores take forever to review the app. Here's a way to get the pre-release version and be one of the first people to play this awesome game!
iOS
Install TestFlight
TestFlight is the official Apple app to try out beta software. It's like a tiny AppStore for new apps that aren't available in the main store yet.
After TestFlight is installed, click the link below to get access to the app:
It should open TestFlight and install the app. In the end it should look like this:
Once installed via TestFlight, the app should show up on your home screen.
Android
Joking Hazard is not released yet, but you can install beta version via Google Play Store.
Install Joking Hazard for Android
Step 2 Get Your Friends Together
To play Joking Hazard you need at least 2 more people.
It's best to play over a video call, this way you can experience a lot of fun that happens outside the actual game. Here are a few apps you can use:
Alternatively, you can use your favorite chat app to coordinate the game.
In any case, you'll need to do some handholding to help your friends install and get started with the game. Feel free to share the link to this page:
jokinghazard.app/start
Step 3 Read the Rules
While waiting for everyone else to join, it's a good idea to actually read the rules. They are rather simple.
The original Joking Hazard card game is made by Explosm, the folks who created (among other things) Cyanide & Happiness comic. What you see here is an unofficial app that supports the same gameplay as the original game, but over your mobile phone.
Step 4 Provide Feedback
Was it fun? Did it suck? I'd like to hear from you!
Please share your feedback, questions and suggestions: