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Player guide

How to play CrossBrief

A cooperative classroom game with 18 adult English missions. Each participant holds different private evidence, so the team must discuss it aloud before making shared, server-verified decisions.

Four evidence paths converging on a shared civic table in CrossBrief

Cooperative · Educational · Online multiplayer

Brief separately. Decide together.

A cooperative classroom game with 18 adult English missions. Each participant holds different private evidence, so the team must discuss it aloud before making shared, server-verified decisions.

At a glance

  • Free browser game
  • No download required
  • No account required
  • Touch ready
  • 2–4 participants + teacher
  • 18 authored missions
  • No account or internal chat

How to play

Quick start

  1. 01

    Join a teacher-led room from your own device.

  2. 02

    Explain private documents without revealing your screen.

  3. 03

    Propose structured actions and confirm them as a team.

At a glance

Ways to play

01

Create classroom

Share your private brief. Cross-check the evidence. Complete the mission together.

Touch ready

Controls

Discuss the evidence with your team before choosing an action.
Private documentsPrivate information — do not share this screen
Propose action
ActionsSelect the best supported option.
Confirm proposal
Waiting for team confirmationThis role does not have authority for the current action.

CrossBrief

Rules that matter

  1. 01

    I understand that my screen contains private information.

  2. 02

    Visible to the whole team. The game does not evaluate these notes.

  3. 03

    Discuss the evidence with your team before choosing an action.

CrossBrief

Good to know

  • 18 authored missions
  • Public presentation — safe to share
  • Facilitator console — private

Player guide

Questions

How do I win?

Share the evidence only you can see and reach a correct team conclusion before time runs out.

Which modes can I play?

Create classroom: Share your private brief. Cross-check the evidence. Complete the mission together.

Do I need to download or install anything?

No. The game runs directly in a current browser. Installing the RNE Games app is optional.

Do I need an account?

No. You can start without an account. Online features use an anonymous identity stored on your device.

Can I play on a phone or tablet?

Yes. The interface adapts to smaller screens and provides touch controls when the game needs them.

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