Objection!
A defendant, a prosecutor, a jury and a ridiculous crime: plead for 30 seconds, shout "Objection!" and let the jury decide. The rules of the improv game.
- 3+ players
- 20–40 min
- A phone
- No alcohol
Game rules
Goal of the game
A totally absurd improv courtroom. In each trial, one player is accused of a ridiculous crime, another leads the prosecution, and everyone else is the jury.
The Pleas
The prosecution argues first to get a conviction, then the accused handles their own defense. Speaking time is limited to 30 seconds.
Objection!
During the other side's plea, each side can shout "Objection!" as often as they like: the clock stops and they get 15 seconds to strike back.
The Verdict
The jury votes. Guilty: the prosecution scores 1 point. Not guilty: the accused scores 1 point.
End of the Game
Everyone takes turns in the dock and leading the prosecution. The player with the most points at the end wins.
Surprise Witness (Premium)
With 4 players or more, a juror is sometimes called to the stand after the pleas. The app picks their side and they get 15 seconds to testify. If that side wins, the witness scores 1 point too.
My crimes (Premium)
Write crimes about your group (5 minimum), like “Forgetting Julie's birthday”: they are spread over the game and topped up with the game's ones.
Frequently asked questions
How many players for Objection!?
From 3 players: a defendant, a prosecutor and at least one juror. The Surprise Witness, part of Premium, needs at least 4 players.
How long does a game last?
Everyone takes a turn in the dock and as prosecutor, with 30-second pleas: 20 to 40 minutes depending on the group.
How is the verdict decided?
The jury votes. Guilty: the prosecution scores 1 point. Not guilty: the defendant scores.
Do you need to be good at improvising?
No. The crimes are absurd, 30 seconds go by fast and every « Objection! » restarts the debate: the funniest plea counts as much as the most convincing.