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Sessions timeline with detail drawer

See upcoming and past sessions on one timeline. Open a session for invites, participants, and actions without leaving the page.

Invite more friends or leave a session

Share an invite link after you create a session, add friends later, or leave when plans change.

Upcoming sessions on your dashboard

Scheduled sessions show on the home dashboard calendar so you can spot what's next.

Per-account offline data on a shared PC

Switch PlayGrid accounts on the same Windows profile without mixing cached libraries or queued telemetry.

Activity heatmap blends your usual hours with real play

Session planning shows when you typically play, then refines the picture as PlayGrid records more sessions.

Schedule insight nudges

Get a heads-up when friends' play patterns line up with a time you usually game.

Discord invites tied to session planning

Connect Discord while creating a session and send invites with clearer messages if something fails.

Local app data uses consistent PlayGrid folders

Offline cache and secrets now live under standard PlayGrid paths on Windows.

Confirm your email after sign-up

New accounts get a confirmation link. Resend it from the app if the first one expired.

Turnstile on login, register, and password reset

Cloudflare Turnstile runs on auth pages to cut down on automated sign-up attempts.

Help and support links in Account

Report a bug or send a product suggestion from Account with context attached.

Windows install guide for SmartScreen warnings

Step-by-step help when Windows flags the installer as from an unknown publisher.

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Shortlist sessions with voting

Propose several games, let friends vote, and pin the final pick as host.

Open a session invite from a link

Friends open playgrids.app/join/session/… in a browser and land in the desktop app to accept or decline.

Stay signed in offline for up to 7 days

PlayGrid keeps working without network for a week before asking you to sign in again.

Refined session creation wizard

Pick a game, build a shortlist, then send invites in a clearer step-by-step flow.

Link Discord in settings

OAuth connect separate from login. You choose what PlayGrid can send to Discord.

Session invite DMs

Friends receive the game, time, and a quick way to accept or decline - in Discord.

Post sessions to a channel

Optional server channel when you create a session so the whole squad sees the plan.

Reminders before sessions

Nudges before game night, plus updates when someone joins, passes, or votes on a game.

Notification bell with inbox

Unread count on the bell and a panel listing session invites, votes, and other alerts.

Choose how you get alerts

Toggle in-app, email, Discord, and Windows desktop toasts per notification type.

Live updates while the app is open

Session changes and invites appear without refreshing the page.

Session starting soon reminders

A nudge before game time so you are not still browsing your library.

Automatic playtime tracking

PlayGrid records sessions while a game runs, including local .exe launches.

Epic library sync with better title matching

Epic-owned games match more accurately against Steam metadata for cross-store grouping.

Offline library cache

Browse your library and queue telemetry when the API is unreachable; data syncs when you are back online.

System tray and optional autostart

Minimize PlayGrid to the tray and launch it with Windows if you want an always-ready launcher.

Friends list shows who is online

See which friends are active before you pick a session time.

Download the Windows installer

Grab the latest build from playgrids.app/download.

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In-app updater

Check for and install new PlayGrid builds without leaving the app.

Secure sign-in with refresh tokens

Tokens are stored in the Windows credential vault instead of browser storage.

Plan a session

Pick a game, set a start time, and invite friends from your list.

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Accept or decline session invites

Friends RSVP so the host knows who is in before game night.

Recurring sessions

Schedule weekly game nights as a series instead of one-off events.

Host notes on sessions

Add voice channel, warmup, or other details friends see on the invite.

See games your whole group owns

Compare libraries for you plus multiple friends in one list when planning a session.

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Filter shared games by co-op type and player count

Narrow the list to online co-op, local co-op, or titles that fit your group size.

Link Steam and Epic into one library

Connect both accounts, sync owned titles, and browse them in a single list.

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Launch games from PlayGrid

Start Steam titles and local .exe paths without opening another client first.

Add manual games with an executable path

Include titles that are not in your Steam or Epic sync.

Same title on Steam and Epic in one row

Recognized duplicates group together with store badges showing where you own it.

Friends - send requests and accept or decline

Build your friends list to compare libraries and plan sessions.

Onboarding wizard for first-time setup

Link stores, set preferences, and land in your library with a guided first run.