Guessing
In Sync
is lukewarm closer to hot?
One player sees a secret target on a dial and gives a clue. Everyone else turns their dial to find it.
- 2–10 players
- about 5 min
- Family · Adults
Free until November 30 Public beta. After that, part of the subscription.
How to play
Each round, one player sees a hidden target on a dial between two ideas, like cold and hot.
They type a short clue. Everyone else turns the dial on their phone to aim for the target, then locks in.
The closer your needle, the more you score: 4, 3 or 2 points. The clue-giver gets the average.
the bragging rights
How to win
- Guessers: the closer your needle is to the target, the more you score, up to 4 points.
- The clue-giver gets the average of the guessers' points.
- Most points once everyone has given a clue wins.
see it before you play
A round, step by step
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The setup
Each round, one player sees a hidden target on a dial between two ideas, like cold and hot.
1 / 4
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The play
They type a short clue. Everyone else turns the dial on their phone to aim for the target, then locks in.
2 / 4
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The reveal
The closer your needle, the more you score: 4, 3 or 2 points. The clue-giver gets the average.
3 / 4
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The scores
End of the game. Most points once everyone has given a clue wins.
4 / 4
On the TV and on your phone
On the TV
The card, the clue, then every needle and the target.
On your phone
A dial to turn, or the hidden target when it's your turn to give the clue.
In Sync: questions
How many people can play In Sync?
2 to 10 players. Everyone plays on their own phone, and guests never pay.
Do we need an app or controllers?
No. Open pantouflard.ca/tv on the TV (a browser, a Chromecast or a plugged-in laptop). Phones scan the code and play in their browser.
Is In Sync free?
Yes, during the beta. Free until November 30. After that, it's part of the host's subscription. Guests never pay.
Is it OK for kids?
Yes. The host picks the tone in the lobby: Family keeps every prompt friendly, Adults makes them spicier.
How long does a game take?
Count on about 5 min.
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Get in sync!
Open Pantouflard on your TV, everyone scans in, and you're playing.