Each round, a category and a handful of options — pick the ones you think everyone else will pick. Match the group's consensus to score. It's not about what YOU like; it's about reading the room. Most points wins.
Each round shows a category and a handful of options — pick the ones you think everyone else will pick. You score for matching the group's consensus, so it's not about what you like; it's about reading the room.
The Shortlist quietly reveals how well your friends actually know each other. Expect at least one 'HOW did nobody pick that' per game.
3–14 players · AI-hosted · plays in the browser, no app.
How to play
Each round shows a category with a few options — pick exactly the number it asks for.
Picks are blind: nobody sees what you chose until the reveal.
The most-picked options form the group's consensus; you score +1 for each of your picks that made it.
It's about predicting the crowd, not your own taste. Most points after all rounds wins.
Frequently asked questions
What's the strategy?
Think one level up: not 'what's best' but 'what will the median friend in this room pick'. Groupthink, weaponised.
How many players does The Shortlist support?
The Shortlist plays with 3 to 14 players. Everyone joins from their own phone or laptop browser with a 4-letter room code.
Do I need to download an app or own a console?
No — it runs entirely in the browser. The host starts a room on aipartygames.com, players open the link, and the AI hosts the game.