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The Living-Room News
raccoon on the loose in Rimouski!
The room writes a newscast without knowing it. Then the anchors read it live, discovering every line as they go.
- 3–10 players · best with 4+
- about 15 min
- Family · Adults
Free until November 30 Public beta. After that, part of the subscription.
How to play
Everyone fills in blanks on their phone: an animal, a food, a place… without knowing what the story is about.
Then the anchors read the newscast out loud, one line at a time, discovering it live.
At the end, everyone votes for the funniest word: the golden word. Each vote is a point for its author.
the bragging rights
How to win
- Every vote your word gets for the golden word: 1 point.
- The word with the most votes becomes the newscast's golden word.
- No final ranking: at the end, the TV shows the golden words and the bloopers.
see it before you play
A round, step by step
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The setup
Everyone fills in blanks on their phone: an animal, a food, a place… without knowing what the story is about.
1 / 4
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The play
Then the anchors read the newscast out loud, one line at a time, discovering it live.
2 / 4
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The reveal
At the end, everyone votes for the funniest word: the golden word. Each vote is a point for its author.
3 / 4
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The scores
End of the game. No final ranking: at the end, the TV shows the golden words and the bloopers.
4 / 4
On the TV and on your phone
On the TV
The newscast, live: the headlines, the report's photo, the sports and the weather.
On your phone
Your blanks to fill in, then the teleprompter if you're reading the news.
The Living-Room News: questions
How many people can play The Living-Room News?
3 to 10 players, best with 4 or more. 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 The Living-Room News 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.
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Open Pantouflard on your TV, everyone scans in, and you're playing.