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This or That
window seat or aisle? Quick!
Dog or cat? Beach or mountains? Pick fast, then guess what the other picked. At the end: how much you have in common.
- 2–10 players
- 10–30 rounds
- about 5 min
- Family · Adults
Free until November 30 Public beta. After that, part of the subscription.
How to play
Two options pop up on the TV: dog or cat, beach or mountains… Pick yours in a few seconds.
Then guess the other person's pick. In a group, everyone guesses the pick of that round's player in the spotlight.
Score a point for each right guess. At the end, the TV shows how much you have in common.
the bragging rights
How to win
- Every pick you guess right: 1 point.
- After 20 rounds, whoever guessed the most picks is the Best guesser.
- Picking the same side earns nothing: it just shows what you have in common.
see it before you play
A round, step by step
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The setup
Two options pop up on the TV: dog or cat, beach or mountains… Pick yours in a few seconds.
1 / 4
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The play
Then guess the other person's pick. In a group, everyone guesses the pick of that round's player in the spotlight.
2 / 4
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The reveal
Score a point for each right guess. At the end, the TV shows how much you have in common.
3 / 4
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The scores
End of the game. Most points wins.
4 / 4
On the TV and on your phone
On the TV
The two options, then who picked what and how much you have in common.
On your phone
Two big buttons for your pick, then two more for your guess.
This or That: questions
How many people can play This or That?
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 This or That 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. The host can change the number of rounds.
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So, this or that?
Open Pantouflard on your TV, everyone scans in, and you're playing.