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Life & fun · February 1, 2026

PadlessBox

Party Games, Phones as Controllers

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What it does

PadlessBox is a browser-based party gaming platform that uses phones as controllers and runs on TVs or computers. You only need a browser to host the game on a projector, while players use their mobile phones in the room. You can also play remotely via Slack, Teams, or Discord.

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