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Party games on TV, phones as controllers

One shared screen for the reveal. A phone each for the answers. Start a room, then connect your TV or laptop as its audience screen.

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Table Party runs party games in a web browser. One player creates the room; friends join with its link or code. The optional TV view shows public game information while secret roles and unrevealed answers stay on the players’ devices.

For a television without a suitable browser, connect a laptop by HDMI and open the shared screen there. Smart-TV browsers vary: try joining and showing one round before everyone arrives. A TV is optional, so you can keep playing on the phones if its browser does not work.

Pick by the night you’re having

Write something funny Quiplash Write answers, then vote on the reveal. A clue and a debate Wavelength One hidden target gives everyone something to argue about. A shared drawing Fake Artist Look for the person bluffing through the drawing.

Choose the kind of night you want

Quiplash3–12 players · 10–15 minWriting and voting; strongest when your group enjoys making each other laugh. Wavelength2–12 players · up to 100 with Teams · 10–15 minA spoken clue and a shared dial; works for a quieter group too. Fake Artist4–10 players · 5–10 min Quiz Night1–12 players · 3–19 minUse the displayed player range and preview the chosen quiz before hosting. Psych!3–12 players · 5–10 min Wits & Wagers3–10 players · up to 100 with Teams · 10–15 min Herd Mentality3–12 players · up to 100 with Teams · 10–15 min Drawful3–8 players · 10–20 min Dixit3–8 players · 15–20 minChoose pictures and interpret each other’s clues.

Connect the phones and the screen

  1. On the host phone or laptop, choose a game and create a room. Keep this player device with the host.
  2. Share the room’s invite link or code with the other players. Each player joins from their own browser.
  3. On the shared-screen device, open tableparty.io/tv and connect it to that existing room. The screen watches; it does not replace the host’s phone.
  4. Check that the phones are in the room and the public screen is connected, then start from the host device.

Keep private information off the TV

Use the dedicated TV view when sharing a screen. Mirroring a player’s browser can expose their secret word or answer. This matters especially in Fake Artist, Wavelength and other games built around hidden information.

For remote friends, keep your voice call open and share only the public screen if you need it. Each player should enter answers in their own Table Party tab.

Questions about Party games on TV, phones as controllers

Does everyone need to install an app?

No. Table Party’s browser games use a room link or code. Each player needs an internet connection and a compatible browser.

Can we use a TV without a web browser?

Yes, by connecting a laptop to the TV and opening the shared-screen view on the laptop. An HDMI connection is a practical option; adapters depend on your hardware.

Does the shared screen count as a player?

No. The TV view is a watcher. Follow the minimum and maximum player counts shown on each game card for human players.

Which game should we start with?

Choose Quiplash for writing jokes, Wavelength for talking through a clue, or Fake Artist for drawing and bluffing. Check each game’s player range before creating the room.

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