Netflix offers games for TVs and computers as part of its membership. The experience remains in beta and is not available in every country or on every device. Before turning a get-together into a games night, check access on the screen you plan to use. This is not a launch from this week. Netflix.
Check access first
Open your profile in the TV app and look for Games. If it is missing, check the official country list and device compatibility. Mexico, Brazil, Spain and the UK are among the markets listed when checked on 15 October; this coverage does not extend to all of Latin America. Netflix.
Picture the get-together
Pictionary: Game Night involves drawing on a phone for others to guess. Codenames: Party uses word clues to identify agents. These examples offer different ways to match the group’s interests; check each title’s language and age rating before inviting people. Netflix Tudum Netflix.
Set up a game
Open a TV title and look for Play Game. The QR code on the screen guides the connection of a phone or tablet. Follow the instructions shown for your system. On TV, each player needs their own controller device. This differs from games downloaded to play directly on a phone. Netflix.
A useful check before everyone arrives
We suggest opening a game, connecting a phone and checking that you can reach a playable session. Then agree on a duration and keep another activity in mind if the connection fails. A brief check on the devices you plan to use can help reveal difficulties before everyone arrives.
What makes it worthwhile?
That depends on whether the group enjoys the activity and whether the devices you already own support it. Check what is available before considering accessories or a new TV. One question can help make the first choice: would you rather draw for others to guess, or decipher clues?