scribble.rs
SHA-256A free, privacy-respecting online pictionary game. No ads, no account needed. Play instantly or host your own server.
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v0.9.12 · 14.5 MB
Self-host your own draw-and-guess game, privacy-first and ad-free.
Core Features
- No registration required, play immediately
- Completely ad-free and no user tracking
- Self-hostable for full data control
- Real-time drawing via WebSocket
- One-click Docker deployment
What It Can't Do
- •The official instance auto-sleeps when idle, causing a brief wake-up delay. Donor perks are not yet clearly defined. Community instance latency varies by region; choose a nearby server for best experience.
Use Cases
- Playing Pictionary with friends without intrusive ads
- Setting up a private game server for schools or companies
- Privacy-conscious users seeking an alternative to tracked drawing games
Detailed Introduction
Scribble.rs is an open-source, self-hostable alternative to skribbl.io. It allows you to play the classic drawing-and-guessing game without any registration, advertisements, or tracking. The game runs entirely in the browser using WebSockets for real-time interaction. You can either join one of the community-hosted instances or deploy your own server using Docker or a pre-compiled binary. Configuration is done via environment variables, and the project is written in Go, offering good performance and low resource usage. It supports multiple languages and includes features like lobby cleanup, CORS settings, and Prometheus metrics. The project is actively maintained and has a growing community.
Troubleshooting & FAQ (2)
TroubleshootingHow to fix "can't access property Symbol.iterator, styleClass is null" causing messages not to send?
This bug in appendMessage was fixed in release v0.9.14. Upgrade the application to v0.9.14 or later, then reload the lobby page in Firefox (hard refresh if the old lobby.js remains cached).
TroubleshootingWhy is the game UI empty and why do buttons stop working when I join or host a local lobby?
This usually indicates a browser compatibility or rendering issue. Update your browser to the latest version, or try a currently supported Chromium-based browser such as the latest Chrome, Edge, or Supermium. In Brave, disable forced dark mode by opening brave://flags/#enable-force-dark, setting it to **Disabled**, and restarting the browser. Also test in a Guest/Incognito window with extensions disabled. Closed or abandoned lobbies may remain visible as ghost lobbies for 1–2 minutes until the local server expires them; restart the local server if you need to clear them immediately.
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Getting Started
Install the software
Double-click the downloaded installer and follow the prompts
1. Visit the official instance at https://scribblers.bios-marcel.link to play instantly
2. Or self-host with Docker: `docker run -p 8080:8080 biosmarcel/scribble.rs:latest`
3. Open http://localhost:8080 in your browser, create a room, and invite friends
- 1. Visit the official instance at https://scribblers.bios-marcel.link to play instantly
- 2. Or self-host with Docker: `docker run -p 8080:8080 biosmarcel/scribble.rs:latest`
- 3. Open http://localhost:8080 in your browser, create a room, and invite friends
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For self-hosted instances, just remove the Docker container and image; there is no client to uninstall.
No Extra Dependencies
Ready to use after download. No additional runtime required.
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