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Frequently Asked Questions
How do I start a game?
Tap Start a game, then hand the phone to the first player. Each player taps Enter my secret name, types a name where nobody else can see, and taps Lock it in. When everyone has a name in (at least three), tap Everyone's in.
I can't hear the names.
Turn the volume up with the side buttons while a name is being read. Empire reads names even with the silent switch on. If you're connected to Bluetooth headphones or a speaker, the names play there. Tap Say it again to repeat a name.
How do I get a better voice?
Empire uses the best voice installed for your iPhone's language. To download an Enhanced or Premium voice, go to Settings › Accessibility › Spoken Content › Voices. You can also turn on Slower voice in Empire's Game options.
Someone typed the wrong name.
Right after locking in, tap Oops, take back my name to type it again. Once the next player has started, names can only be cleared by ending the game.
It says someone already picked that name.
Two players chose the same name, so the second one is asked to pick another. Empire treats names as the same when only capitals, accents or punctuation differ.
The host is playing. How do we keep it fair?
Turn off Show each name as it's read in Game options. The phone then shows a voice wave instead of each name, so whoever is tapping only hears the names, like everyone else.
What are decoy names?
Famous names nobody picked, mixed in to make the game harder for small groups. You can add up to three in Game options. They never clash with a player's name, and they're crossed out when you reveal the list.
Are the names saved anywhere?
No. They exist only for the current game and are forgotten when it ends. Nothing is sent anywhere, and there's no account.
How much does it cost?
Empire is free, with no ads and no in-app purchases.