The Double Life
A medium-confrontation elimination game for 5-8 players on WhatsApp. Inspired by The Circle, Catfish.
“Is this person real, or are they playing me?”
The Concept
Players create a profile — either their real identity or a completely fake persona (a Catfish). Each day, answer prompts in character. Everyone rates each other. Top-rated players become Influencers and decide who to eliminate.
How It Works
Everything happens on WhatsApp — the group chat is your game room, and private DMs with the host are where you make your secret moves. Each step has a multi-hour window so no one needs to be online at the same time.
- 1Choose: play as yourself (real) or create a fake persona (Catfish)
- 2Each day, a prompt tests personality, opinions, and storytelling
- 3Rate every other player 1-5 based on authenticity and engagement
- 4Top 2 rated become Influencers — they choose 1 player to block
- 5Blocked player's true identity is revealed
- 6Catfish who survive undetected to the end get bonus points
Highlights
- ✓Real-or-fake identity mechanic creates constant uncertainty
- ✓Voice notes and photo challenges test commitment
- ✓Eliminated players still vote in the final rating
- ✓Rewards both authenticity AND convincing performance
At a Glance
- Inspired by
- The Circle, Catfish
- Best for
- Extroverts, writers, people who enjoy performing a character
- Players
- 5-8
- Duration
- 3-7 days
Who is The Double Life for?
The Double Life is perfect for extroverts, writers, people who enjoy performing a character. If you enjoy the circle, catfish but want something you can play on your own schedule — this is your game.
It runs entirely on WhatsApp over 3-7 days— you choose the length. No app downloads, no video calls, no scheduling. Works whether your group is across the world or in the same city. Bring your own friends, family, or colleagues — or join solo and we'll match you with a group.
Want to play The Double Life?
Message us and we'll tell you when the next session starts. No commitment — just a quick chat.
We reply within minutes. ~15 min/day to play.
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