Your virtual world is waiting.
Your virtual world is waiting. Walk into a pub, nightclub, cinema or arcade, hang out face-to-face over live video, customise your avatar, and decorate your own apartment. 100% free — no download, no sign-up required.
The Chiff Inn
Cozy pub vibes
Neon Pulse
Dance & party
The Chronicle
Town newspaper
Starlight Cinema
Watch together
Pixel Palace
Retro arcade
Velvet Sky
Chill & chat
Adventure Guild
Quests & stories
Your Apartment
Your own space
Wellness Centre
Feel good science
The Golden Dice
Test your luck
Profile
Customize you
Built for Hanging Out
Real connections, not just another video call.
Live Video Chat
WebRTC-powered face-to-face conversations. No downloads, no plugins — just click a venue and you're in. Crystal-clear HD video with up to 8 people per room.
15+ Themed Venues
Cozy pubs, electric nightclubs, retro arcades, chill lounges, a wellness centre, casino, cinema, and more. Each venue has its own atmosphere, music, and crowd.
XP & Progression
Earn XP for chatting, visiting venues, and completing daily challenges. Level up to unlock exclusive buildings, collect achievements, and climb the Hall of Fame.
Real-time Chat
Text chat alongside video for sharing links, reactions, and banter. Plus DMs, an activity feed, and a town newspaper written by the community.
Mini Games & Quests
Play arcade games, try your luck at the casino, embark on quests at the Adventure Guild, or go fishing. There's always something to do in ChiffTown.
Avatar & Apartment
Customise your avatar and make it yours. Unlock your own apartment, furnish it with 20+ items across themes — cosy cabin, deep space, neon nights and more — then invite friends over.
Works Everywhere
Desktop, mobile, tablet — jump in from wherever you are. No app to install. Works in any modern browser. Share a link and your friends are one click away.
Be in the town in 10 seconds
No sign-up required. No app to download. Just show up.
Walk into the town
Open ChiffTown and see the whole town laid out in front of you. Click any building to step inside.
Start a room or join one
Create a private room and share the link, or jump into a live venue where others are already hanging out.
Earn XP & explore
Chat, play games, complete daily challenges, and level up. Every visit unlocks something new.
More Than Just a Video Call
Remember walking into your local and seeing familiar faces light up? Or hitting the club on a Friday and feeling that energy as soon as you walked through the door? ChiffTown brings that feeling online — for real this time.
You don't join a meeting room. You walk into a place — with its own personality, its own crowd, its own atmosphere. The pub smells of warm amber. The nightclub pulses. The cinema hushes. Each venue is somewhere you'd actually want to be.
Level up as you explore, unlock new venues, earn achievements, and build a reputation people know. It's the online social life the internet has always promised but never quite delivered — no downloads, no installs, just click and you're there.
The vibe is real
"Finally something that feels like actually being out. Spent three hours in the pub last Friday — completely forgot it was online."
"We use this for our Friday night crew catch-ups. The invite link makes it stupid easy — paste it in the group chat and everyone's in."
"The XP system keeps me coming back. I'm trying to unlock the casino and I'll do whatever it takes. Send help."
"I live abroad and my family are back home. We've tried everything — Zoom is too work-y, FaceTime cuts out, group calls feel cold. ChiffTown is the first thing that actually feels like we're in the same room together."
"Opened it expecting another gimmick. Ended up staying four hours. The pub atmosphere just works. My mate in Melbourne, my sister in Dublin, all of us in The Chiff Inn. Felt like a proper night out."
Not another video call
ChiffTown is built for hanging out — not meetings, not work, not obligation.
ChiffTown is the only platform where hanging out online actually feels like hanging out.
Real hangouts. Real connections.
No VC-backed freemium trap. No premium tier to unlock the good stuff. ChiffTown is free because the fun is better with more people in the room.
Frequently Asked Questions
What is ChiffTown?
ChiffTown is a free virtual town where you hang out with friends in themed venues using live video chat. Think of it as a social world where every building is a different vibe — pubs, nightclubs, cinemas, arcades, and more.
Do I need to download anything?
Nope! ChiffTown runs entirely in your browser. No downloads, no plugins, no app store. Just open the link and you're in. Works on desktop, mobile, and tablet.
Is ChiffTown free?
Yes, ChiffTown is completely free to use. All venues, video chat, text chat, and core features are free. The XP system, achievements, and progression are all included.
How does the XP and leveling system work?
You earn XP by visiting venues, chatting with people, completing daily challenges, and playing mini-games. As you level up, you unlock new buildings and earn achievements. Keep a daily streak going for bonus rewards!
How many people can be in a video chat?
Each venue supports up to 8 simultaneous video streams with real-time text chat alongside. Perfect for hanging out with your friend group.
Can I create a private room?
Yes! Use the "Start a Room" button to generate a unique invite link. Share it with friends via WhatsApp, text, or any messaging app — only people with the link can join.
What venues are available in ChiffTown?
ChiffTown has 15+ venues including The Chiff Inn (cosy pub), The Electric Nightclub, The Grand Cinema, The Lounge, Wellness Centre, Casino Royale, Adventure Guild, Arcade, Observatory, Aetherium, Chronos Bar, Fishing Dock, and Pet Shelter — with more being added regularly.
Do I need to create an account?
You can jump straight into ChiffTown as a guest — no sign-up required. Creating a free account lets you save your XP progress, unlock achievements, and build a profile that persists across sessions.
Is ChiffTown safe and moderated?
ChiffTown uses room-based privacy, so you only video chat with people in your specific room. All rooms are voluntary — nobody can add you without your knowledge. We take community safety seriously.
Can I use ChiffTown on my phone?
Yes! ChiffTown works on smartphones, tablets, laptops, and desktops — no app required. Open it in Chrome or Safari on your phone and you're good to go. Full video chat, XP, and all venues available on mobile.
How is ChiffTown different from Zoom or Google Meet?
ChiffTown is built for hanging out, not meetings. Instead of a plain video grid, you're actually inside a venue — a cosy pub, buzzing nightclub, retro arcade. You earn XP, unlock buildings, and play games. It's what video chat feels like when it's actually fun.
What browser works best with ChiffTown?
Chrome, Firefox, Edge, or Safari (v15+) all work great. You'll need camera and microphone permissions for video chat — but you can also join in text-only mode. No plugins or extensions needed.
Love ChiffTown? Help keep it free.
ChiffTown is built and run by a tiny team who genuinely love what they're making. It's 100% free and always will be — but if you're enjoying it and want to help keep the servers running and new venues coming, a Ko-fi goes a long way. ☕
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