The Exquisite Corpse (Cadáver Exquisito) is a collaborative writing game. Several players create a story together, but each one can only see the last few words written by the previous player. The result is always unexpected.
Create or join a room
You can create a new room or join an existing one using an invite link.
Write your part
When it's your turn, continue the story from the words the previous player left you.
Pass the turn
Choose how many of your words the next player will see, then send your part.
Public room
Shows up in the lobby so anyone can join. Great for meeting new people or playing without coordinating.
Private room
Only accessible with the invite link. Great for playing with friends or in a closed group.
With an account, your co-authors can find you by your profile and come back to write with you whenever they want. Create one free.
Single story
Players build a single story together. One person writes at a time while the others wait. Best for groups of 2 to 4.
Parallel stories
As many stories as there are players. Everyone writes at the same time, each on a different story. When everyone's done, the round ends and stories rotate. Less waiting, more action.
Real-time
Everyone connected at the same time, like in a meeting or video call. The game flows continuously and usually takes between a few minutes and an hour.
Async mode
No need to be online at the same time. Each player writes when they can, and the game can last for days. Perfect for playing with friends without scheduling.
Async mode is better with an account: your stories stay saved and you can pick up your game from any device. Create your free account.
Aurora is an extra player you can invite to your room.
She reads the story, writes her part when it's her turn, and slips in small surrealist twists that can change the course of the story or go almost unnoticed. A different voice to add when players are missing or when you want an unexpected turn.
Aurora is available to registered accounts. Create your free account to invite her.
These options are configured in the room's settings, before the game starts.
Random turn order
Turn order is shuffled every turn and every round.
Max turn time
You can choose a time limit per turn to keep things moving, or pick "No limit" if you prefer to play without a clock.
And above all, remember this is a shared creative space. Take care of it.
Create a free account and get the most out of Cadáver Exquisito Online.
📚 Your stories are saved in My Corpses — never lose them.
✍️ Sign each story with your name, not as "Author 2".
📱 Play async from any device without losing the thread.