The Next Word
Support & help center for the one-word-at-a-time story party game.
Need a hand?
Stuck on something, found a bug, or just want to tell us about the story your group made? We read every message.
Frequently asked questions
How do I play?
Open the app and choose Create Room to start a new game, or Join Room to enter a friend's 4-letter room code.
Once everyone's in the lobby, the host starts the game. Players take turns adding one word to the story before the timer runs out — then everyone writes a title, the group votes, and the app reads the finished story aloud.
Do I need to create an account?
No. You just pick a name each time you play — there's no sign-up, password, or profile to manage.
How many players do I need?
Two or more. There's no upper limit, so it works for a quiet couple's game or a full group chat piling into one room.
Someone's connection dropped mid-game — is the story lost?
No. The app automatically reconnects when a player's connection comes back, and if the host is the one who drops, host duties transfer to another player so the game keeps going.
Who controls the turn timer?
The host sets it when creating the room, anywhere from 5 seconds (chaotic) to 5 minutes (thoughtful). If a player runs out of time, the turn automatically passes to the next person.
Where do finished stories go? Can I find them again?
Every story your device finishes is saved to the Story Library on the main menu, along with its winning title. Open a saved story to reread it, or delete it if you'd rather not keep it around.
Something's broken, or I have an idea for the app
Email info@cashflowcompanion.net with what happened (screenshots help a lot) or what you'd like to see. Every message gets read.