Help & FAQ
Quick answers about playing Mind Raider. Can't find yours? Email us at the bottom of the page.
Playing
How do I play?
Every round shows one question with 4 answers. Secretly pick the answer that's most you, then guess what each other raider picked by tapping A, B, C or D next to their name. Tap LOCK IN when you're done.
In the app, Profile > Settings > How to play shows the rules in 4 quick cards, and the first practice game walks you through a round with tips. The full guide, with scoring tables and strategy, is on How to play.
How does scoring work?
You get +40 points for every raider whose answer you guessed right. The others are guessing you too, so being hard to read keeps their scores down. After the last round, the highest score wins. Ties share the win.
How long is a round?
30 seconds. The round ends early as soon as everyone has locked in. If time runs out, whatever you had selected still counts.
Can I change my answer after locking in?
Yes, in online games. Tap any answer to unlock, change it, then lock in again before the round ends.
Can I practice on my own?
Tap PRACTICE on the home screen to play against three bots. Practice games don't count toward the leaderboards.
Parties
How do I play with friends?
Tap CREATE PARTY, then share the invite link or the 4-letter party code. Friends tap JOIN and type the code, or just tap the link. The host starts once everyone is ready.
How many people can play?
A standard party holds 5 raiders. A custom party can be 2 to 6. Games are 4, 6 or 8 rounds; the host picks in the party settings.
What is Quick Match?
It puts you into an open party with other players, so you can play without a code. Hosts choose Anyone under "Who can join" to let Quick Match players in.
The code doesn't work
Codes are 4 letters and only work while the party is open in the lobby. Check the letters with the host, or ask them to send the invite link. After many wrong codes in a row, joining pauses for a few minutes.
I lost connection during a game
Open the app again: it puts you back into the game you were in, with your answers.
Account
Do I need an account?
No. You can play as a guest. A guest account lives on your phone, so add an email (Profile > Settings > Email) if you want to keep your stats, friends and Premium on a new phone.
How do I move to a new phone?
On the old phone, add your email in Profile > Settings. On the new phone, tap Played before? Log in (or Settings > Log in with email) and enter the code we email you.
How do I add friends?
Open Friends from your profile and type their username or friend code, or share your invite link. They get a friend request to accept.
How do the leaderboards work?
Only finished online games count. You can see Friends, your Country or Worldwide, for all time or this week.
How do I delete my account?
Profile > Settings > Delete account. If you can't open the app, see Delete your account.
Premium & packs
What does Premium include?
A one-time purchase: no ads for you, no ads for every party you host, and up to 10 question packs of your own. There's no subscription.
I bought Premium but don't have it
Open the Premium screen and tap Restore purchase, signed in to the same Google account you bought it with. On a new phone, log in with your email first.
How do question packs work?
Write your own questions with 4 answers each (up to 50 per pack). Your first pack is free. When you host, pick your pack under Questions and the whole party plays it.
Safety
How do I report or block someone?
Tap the player's name or picture in a party, the results or a leaderboard, then choose Report or Block. Blocked players are listed in Profile > Settings > Blocked players, where you can unblock them.
Who can see my profile?
Other players see your username, colour, profile picture, country and scores. Your email is never shown. Details are in the Privacy Policy.
Troubleshooting
I don't get party invites or notifications
Check Profile > Settings > Notifications is ON, and that notifications for Mind Raider are allowed in your phone's settings.
How do I turn the sound or music off?
Profile > Settings > Sound has separate switches for sound effects and music.
The text is too small or too big
Mind Raider follows your phone's font size setting (Settings > Display on most Android phones).