Start with the public briefing, then set up the table on /
Use this page to explain the shipped flow before the table starts. "Баллоны и насосы", also known in some groups as "Надуваловка", runs from one shared device: one Game Master keeps the true definition private, today’s active players submit one bluff each in sequence, then /game handles the reveal, vote capture, scoring, and the next round.
Route map
/is the setup home for roster edits, round settings, pack choice, and the handoff into live play/guidesholds the rules and Game Master advice/gameis the live round surface for the private word step, capture, reveal, voting, and scoring/appstays outside the live hot path for saved-session review, archive history, and clean restarts from archived rosters
Player count quick picks
| Group size | Best setup | Why it works |
|---|---|---|
| 4 to 6 players | Everyone plays individually | Fast handoffs and easy scoring |
| 7 to 10 players | Still workable if the group writes quickly | Still manageable if the Game Master keeps the reveal moving |
| 10 to 16 players | Parallel tables or a trimmed active roster | Fewer submitted definitions keeps the reveal readable |
| More than 16 players | Parallel tables | Prevents one shared-device queue from dragging too long |
Need the longer version? See the player counts and format guide.
What to prepare before round one
- One shared device with a local word pack ready to open from
/ - A backup list in case the current Game Master or another player already knows the active word
- A visible score plan for round points and running totals
- A short briefing that explains the Game Master role, the one-device handoff, and the self-vote rule
- A backup word ready before the reveal in case the table needs a quick swap
Use the full Game Master setup checklist if you are hosting for a camp, class, or larger player event and want the /guides to / to /game handoff to stay smooth.
One-round flow
- Start or resume the table from
/. Move into/gameonce setup is complete. - In
/game, pick one unusual word and keep the real definition on the shared device. - Confirm the current Game Master for the round. That player does not submit a bluff for the same round.
- Pass the device to each active non-Game-Master player one at a time and capture one fake definition per player.
- Freeze the reveal deck, read the mixed answers aloud, and keep authorship hidden.
- Record one vote from each active non-Game-Master player. No player may vote for their own option.
- Reveal the true answer, award guess points and bluff points, then start the next round when the table is ready.
For the full walkthrough, edge cases, and end-of-session guidance, open how to play "Баллоны и насосы".
Scoring summary
- Balanced scoring is the easiest default: 1 point for a correct guess and 1 point for each opponent fooled by your fake definition
- Keep round points visible so players can track both bluffing success and accurate guesses before the next round starts
Compare the scoring options guide if you want a bluff-heavy or guess-heavy variant.