Play on your TV using mobile phones as controllers – PadlessBox

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.

Singapore server: lower latency and smoother gameplay across most of Asia. PadlessBox is a PS5-style, minimalistic party gaming platform built for instant multiplayer. Host on a TV, projector, or laptop, then use phones as controllers. Play alone or invite friends for couch multiplayer in seconds. 1) Open http://padlessbox.com/create-room on the big screen (use http on older TVs). 2) Choose Mode: 'TV mode' and press 'Start'. 3) Show the room code on TV so friends can join from phones. 4) Start a game and play together in real time. 1) Open https://padlessbox.com/ and click 'Create room'. 2) Choose Mode: 'Remote mode' and press 'Start'. 3) Share the room link or code in Slack, Teams, and…from padlessbox.com

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