Discord Activities: Games You Can Play in Voice Channels
Discord Activities let you play games and watch content together inside voice channels - no links, no third-party apps needed.
What Are Discord Activities?
Activities are embedded mini-applications that run directly in a voice channel. Up to 25 people can join the same Activity simultaneously.
How to Start an Activity
- Join a voice channel
- Click the rocket icon 🚀 in the bottom controls ("Activities")
- Browse the available Activities
- Click one to launch it
- Others in the voice channel can see and join
Available Activities (2025)
Games:
- Poker Night - Multiplayer Texas Hold'em
- Letter Tile - Wordle-style word game
- Word Snacks - Crossword-style game
- Sketch Heads - Drawing and guessing game
- Land-io - Territory claiming game
- Checkers in the Park - Classic checkers
- Chess in the Park - Chess for two
Watch Together:
- Watch Together - Watch YouTube videos in sync
- Co-watching - Shared video playback
Other:
- Blazing 8s - Crazy Eights card game
- Gartic Phone - Telephone meets Pictionary
Tips for Using Activities
- Activities work best with 2-10 people in the voice channel
- The Activity host can control it; others join as participants
- Activities don't require any additional download or install
- If someone leaves the voice channel, they exit the Activity too
For Server Owners
Activities are a great way to give members a reason to hop into voice:
- Schedule a weekly Activity night
- Use Watch Together for movie nights
- Feature Activities in your events calendar
Mention Activities in your Discords.ai server description to attract members who love interactive communities.
Related: Discord Voice Channel Tips · Discord Game Night Ideas