Hot Seat
One player takes the hot seat. Everyone else fires questions, and the best question earns a point.
How to play
- The player named on screen is in the hot seat.
- Everyone else takes turns asking the question on the card. Tap New card for another one.
- The hot-seat player answers honestly, or says “pass”.
- When time is up, they choose the best question. Tap whoever asked it to give them 1 point.
Hot Seat: questions to get to know each other
Hot Seat puts one person in the spotlight at a time. The phone names who is in the hot seat, and everyone else takes turns asking the question on the card. It is a simple way to get to know friends, colleagues or new flatmates, and it runs on one phone with no app.
Questions come in three decks. Easy starts things gently, like your go-to karaoke song. Deep goes further, like what you would tell your younger self. Spicy is for adults and only appears when spicy mode is on, so the default game stays family-friendly.
When time is up, the player in the hot seat picks the best question, and whoever asked it scores a point. Use the turn timer to keep things moving, or turn it off for long chats. Anyone can say pass, so nobody has to answer something they would rather not.
Tips
- Start easy and get deeper as the night goes on.
- Follow-up questions are allowed and encouraged.
- Pass is always an option.
Hot Seat questions
How many players do you need for Hot Seat?
Hot Seat needs at least 3 players and works with up to 30 on one phone, passed round the group.
How long does a game of Hot Seat take?
About 15 to 30 minutes with the default settings. On the game page, open “Game ends” to choose a number of rounds, a target score or Endless, or tap End at any time to see the scores.
Is Hot Seat suitable for kids?
Yes. Family mode is on by default and hides every adult prompt, so Hot Seat is safe for kids and family gatherings. Adults can turn on spicy mode in Settings for bolder prompts.
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