Learn & Compete: The Drops Multiplayer Language Learning Game

Language learning with Drops has always been fun, interactive, and effective. Now, our multiplayer game brings even more excitement by letting you compete with friends, family, and other Drops users around the world in fast-paced learning battles.

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Dive right into learning challenges or host your own battles in the first-ever synchronous multiplayer language learning game on any language app: other Drops users around the world in fast-paced learning battles.

Matchmaking: Instant language play

Jump into a multiplayer session and we’ll match you with up to six other Drops users for a friendly competition. Learn and compete against the clock, testing your skills and each other!

Hosted sessions: Create your battles

Create a customized competition to learn with friends, colleagues, or students–perfect for teachers running live language lessons or friends looking to make learning awesome.

Compete to top of the podium!

Start with a two-minute Learning Showdown, then battle it out in Review Rush to consolidate your language learning progress.

Start the battle with Learning Showdown

Learn six new words and phrases before the timer runs out. You’ll have to be impressively fast and accurate to qualify for the next round…

Win the competition with Review Rush

Create a customized competition to learn with friends, colleagues, or students–perfect for teachers running live language lessons or friends looking to make learning awesome.

Track your progress with Leaderboards

Keep an eye on the live leaderboard at the bottom of the screen, where you can track your position in real time as you and your competitors battle for the top spot. But it’s not just about winning, watch out for bonus awards like “Fastest Answer” and “Most Accurate.”

Start your first Multiplayer session today!


1. Download Drops or update your app to the latest version
2. Go to the Multiplayer tab to join a session or host your own
3. Let the learning (and the competition) begin!

How Multiplayer helps you learn languages

Our multiplayer language game isn’t just refreshingly fun. It’s an effective way to meet your language learning goals! 
• Competing has been connected to faster language learning progress!
• Learning with friends keeps you engaged and focused.
• Thinking and acting quickly prepares you for real-life situations.
• Playing our game makes learning irresistibly fun.

Get started today!

Get your questions answered

Who do you play against in Drops Multiplayer?

You can choose between Matchmaking or Hosted multiplayer games. Matchmaking connects you with up to six other Drops users from around the world, while Hosted games let you create your own learning session and invite friends, colleagues, or students to join the fun.

What Multiplayer games can you play?

Multiplayer sessions include a two-part challenge: Learning Showdown, where you race to learn six new words, followed by Review Rush, a fast-paced review round to test your accuracy and speed, all tracked on a live leaderboard.

Is Drops Multiplayer free to play?

Multiplayer is free for all users! However, Drops Premium users get the full experience by unlocking the entire topic library when choosing a topic for their hosted sessions.

How do I start a Multiplayer session?

Download the Drops app or ensure you have the latest version, then go to the Multiplayer tab. From there, you can join a session directly or host your own to invite friends, students, or colleagues.

How to practice a language with a friend?

There are plenty of ways to learn with friends, like watching movies together, role-playing, or sharing what you’ve learned in weekly meetups. Drops multiplayer sessions are another great option that mix collaboration and friendly competition, helping you have fun, stay motivated, and enhance your focus.

Is it better to learn a language with a friend?

Many studies find that learning with friends leads to faster progress. Having a partner helps keep you motivated, accountable, and more likely to practice regularly. It also adds a social element that makes learning more fun and engaging, especially when you can test each other, have conversations, or play language games like Drops multiplayer together.

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