Defeat Your Friend is a competitive collection of six classic two-player minigames designed to be played locally on a single keyboard. This browser-based party game pits you against a friend in a tournament of familiar challenges, including Dot and Boxes, Pong, Memory, Math Wars, Tic Tac Toe, and Hi-Low, to see who has the sharpest mind and quickest reflexes.
The core of Defeat Your Friend is its variety. Instead of mastering one game, you and your opponent must prove your skills across a diverse set of challenges. You'll start by strategically connecting dots in Dot and Boxes, aiming to claim more squares than your rival.
Next, you'll jump into the arcade action of Pong, using your paddle to outmaneuver your opponent. Then, test your concentration with a game of Memory, flipping cards to find matching pairs. The challenge shifts to academics in Math Wars, where you solve equations faster than your friend. The classic strategy of Tic Tac Toe follows, before finishing with the simple game of chance, Hi-Low, where you guess the value of the next card.
Winning isn't about being the best at just one game; it's about consistent performance. You'll play through all six minigames in a set order. For each game you win, you earn a point, which is displayed on the scoreboard at the top of the screen.
After the final game of Hi-Low is complete, the scores are tallied. The player with the most points is crowned the ultimate champion. This format makes Defeat Your Friend a perfect party game, as the lead can change hands multiple times, keeping the competition exciting until the very end.
You can enjoy this entire collection of competitive minigames completely free in your web browser. There's no need for any downloads or installations. Because it's an HTML5 game, Defeat Your Friend runs on most devices and can be played on networks at school or work that might block other gaming sites.
The goal in Defeat Your Friend is to win more minigames than your opponent in a six-round tournament. The player with the highest score after all games have been played is the winner. Controls are shared on a single keyboard, making it easy to play with someone sitting right next to you. Player 1 uses the WASD keys for movement and actions. Player 2 uses the arrow keys for their controls. Each minigame will adapt these simple inputs for its specific rules, from moving a paddle in Pong to selecting a square in Tic Tac Toe. The game progresses automatically from one minigame to the next. A point is awarded for each victory, and a running tally is kept at the top of the screen. The match concludes after the sixth game, Hi-Low.
Math Wars Speed - Focus on answering quickly. The first person to type the correct answer wins the point, so speed is just as crucial as accuracy. Pong Angles - Hit the ball with the very edge of your paddle. This will send it at a sharp angle that is much harder for your friend to return. Memory Corners - Start by flipping cards in the corners and along the edges. Most players' attention is drawn to the center, so you can often find matches on the periphery uncontested. Dot and Boxes Patience - Avoid completing the third side of a box early on. Try to force your opponent to make that move, which will create a long chain of boxes for you to claim all at once. Tic Tac Toe Center Control - Always try to take the center square on your first move if it's available. It gives you the most opportunities to create a winning line.
