Frequently asked questions
Everything you need to know before game night.
Booking
How much does it cost?
There are three ways to play, each for the whole household of two to six players: Game Night Tonight, $19.99 for 12 hours of play; Game Night Weekend, $27.99 for 3 days; and Game Night 30, $44.99 for 30 days. One person books for everyone.
Who is it for?
Groups of two to six, ages six and up: a family night, friends around the TV, or a date night for two.
Can we play again?
As often as you like while your time lasts: 12 hours, 3 days or 30 days, counted from your first game, not from when you book. The Weekend plan doesn't have to be a weekend.
When can we play?
Whenever you like. There are no set times, and you don't have to wait for Christmas Eve.
The night
What is North Pole Game Night?
A game night hosted live from the North Pole. Pip, an elf tour guide with a game-show streak, shows your family around the Pole on a video call, and at every stop you play a game on your phones. Points add up all night, and it ends with an award ceremony.
How long does it take?
Most groups play for one to two hours. You can pause for snacks; Pip will wait.
What games are there?
Bell ringing in the reindeer stables, a nutcracker you move with your own body, a drawing challenge Pip judges live, word chains, a guess-the-word game with the phone on your forehead, and more. See the games page.
Is it competitive?
Friendly competitive. Some games are played as a team, some in turns, and everyone's points go on the scoreboard. At the award ceremony every player wins something, so nobody goes home empty-handed.
Is it suitable for children?
It's made for ages six and up, and grown-ups play too. Little ones get picture cards and simple controls, and Pip makes sure everyone takes a turn.
Is it really live?
It plays like a live video call: Pip talks to your family by name, reacts to what you do and judges your drawings as they arrive.
Getting ready
What do we need?
A screen everyone can see with a web browser (a laptop or computer plugged into the TV is ideal), a phone for each player, and a steady internet connection.
Do we have to install anything?
No. The game opens in the browser on your TV computer, and players join from their phones' browsers by scanning the code on the TV. Phone apps are optional.
How do we join?
Use Join on this site, or the link in your confirmation email, and pick The TV. Everyone else scans the code that appears on the TV.
What about the selfie?
Each player takes a selfie for their passport. If no face is found we use the photo as it is, and if that doesn't work a character portrait stands in.
Why do you want my location?
Pip likes to know roughly where in the world he's calling. We use it for nothing else.