Do guests need to download an app?
No. Players scan a QR code or enter a short game code on epicly.live in any phone browser. No app store, no install, no permissions, no signup. Joining takes about five seconds.
Where do the questions and recipes come from?
Every dish in the game is anchored to the way the world's top kitchens in its home region actually prepare it — Rome for carbonara, Naples for pizza, Tokyo for ramen, Mexico City for tacos al pastor. The questions are written from professional culinary sources, not home-cook approximations. The recipes players take home are the real technique, properly simplified for a home kitchen but unmistakably authentic.
How many people can play at once?
Dish it Out comfortably supports up to 200 concurrent players. That covers a packed gastropub, a hotel function, or a food festival popup. Players all play simultaneously — there's no turn-taking, no waiting around. Everyone answers every question on their own phone.
What dishes and cuisines are in the catalogue?
The opening catalogue covers Italian, Japanese, Indian, Thai, Mexican and British classics — carbonara, ramen, biryani, pad thai, tacos al pastor, Sunday roast, and more. Each session picks two from different cuisines, so you never get two Italian dishes in a row. The catalogue grows continually based on which dishes get the best player reaction.
Is it actually educational or just a quiz?
Both, on purpose. Every wrong answer triggers a short reveal explaining why the right answer is right — the cultural context, the professional technique, the rule the top kitchens follow. By the end of the night, even the players who scored poorly have learned the real way to make two dishes. The take-home recipe cards are the proof.
What do players take home?
At the end of the game, every player gets two beautifully designed recipe cards on their phone — one per dish, branded with the venue and Epicly. Players can save the cards to their photos, share to WhatsApp groups, post to Instagram Stories, or download as image files. The branding travels home with them, into their kitchens, into their conversations with friends. It's word-of-mouth built into the game itself.
What hardware do we need at the venue?
A screen the room can see, a connected device to display Epicly (a laptop, a Fire Stick, an Apple TV, a smart TV — anything with a browser), and venue WiFi that handles guest devices. That's it. No buzzers, tablets, or dedicated kit.
Can we theme a night around a specific cuisine?
On higher tiers, yes — Italian Night, Asian Night, British Classics Night and so on. Pair it with the chef's themed menu, a regional wine flight, or a tasting board, and the game becomes the centerpiece of the night, not a side feature. Get in touch if you're planning a themed event.
How much does it cost?
Less than a pint a day. Dish it Out is included in every Epicly subscription tier — no per-game charge. Full pricing on our
pricing page. Every venue gets a free taster night to test it with real guests before committing.