Guessing
Mystery Sounds
a cow in a car wash?
The TV plays a weird sound. Everyone writes what it is, then tries to spot the real one among the made-up answers.
- 3–10 players
- 6–10 rounds
- about 15 min
- Family · Adults
Free until November 30 Public beta. After that, part of the subscription.
How to play
The TV plays a weird sound, twice. On your phone, write what you think it is.
Everyone's answers show up, shuffled with the real one. Vote for the real sound.
Finding the real one is worth 2 points, and each player your answer fools gives you 1. Funniest answer gets a bonus!
the bragging rights
How to win
- Find the real sound: 2 points.
- Every player who falls for your answer: 1 point. Voted funniest: 1 bonus point.
- Most points after 8 rounds wins.
see it before you play
A round, step by step
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The setup
The TV plays a weird sound, twice. On your phone, write what you think it is.
1 / 4
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The play
Everyone's answers show up, shuffled with the real one. Vote for the real sound.
2 / 4
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The reveal
Finding the real one is worth 2 points, and each player your answer fools gives you 1. Funniest answer gets a bonus!
3 / 4
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The scores
End of the game. Most points after 8 rounds wins.
4 / 4
On the TV and on your phone
On the TV
The sound, then all the answers, who picked what and the funniest one.
On your phone
A box for your answer, then the list of answers to vote on.
Mystery Sounds: questions
How many people can play Mystery Sounds?
3 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 Mystery Sounds 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 15 min. The host can change the number of rounds.
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Listen up!
Open Pantouflard on your TV, everyone scans in, and you're playing.