NECHTO: Infection Protocol

Something got on board.

Nobody knows who's infected. Nobody trusts anyone. Every card exchange could be your last. NECHTO is a local party game for 4–12 players in the spirit of Mafia and Among Us. One laptop on a shared screen, players use their phones as controllers. No installs — just a browser and Wi-Fi. ---

How it works

One player launches the game on a laptop or TV. Everyone else joins from their phones via browser using a QR code or IP address. No registration needed. Every turn has three phases: • DRAWS A CARD — take the top card from the deck. Drew a PANIC card? It plays immediately. • PLAYS — play an action card or discard. • EXCHANGES — mandatory. Pass a card to your neighbour. This is exactly how The Thing spreads infection. ---

Three types of cards

Actions — FLAMETHROWER, QUARANTINE, ANALYSIS, TEMPTATION, SHIP'S LOG and 9 more. Each one shifts the balance. Defense — reaction to someone else's turn. NO THANKS, MISSED ME, FEAR, NO BARBECUE — play it before it's too late. Panic — drawn instead of a regular card and plays immediately. Can't discard. Can't defend. CHAIN REACTION, OLD ROPES, FORGETFULNESS — 12 cards of pure chaos. ---

Key features

• 4–12 players at one table • Phones as controllers — browser, no install required • Hidden roles — nobody knows who's infected • 28 unique cards with flavor text • 11 interface languages • Windows, macOS, Linux, Steam Deck --- "Just don't pass me anything green."