For shared games, sessions, and launch on Windows, see the play-with-friends pillar page. Play with friends →
Pick a multiplayer game without another Discord poll
Filter to titles everyone owns, shortlist 2-5, then pin one on the session invite.
Polls measure hype, not ownership
A Discord poll across six backlog favorites ignores who actually owns what. You end up negotiating refunds or waiting on a download nobody started.
Ownership overlap answers "what can we launch tonight?" before anyone votes.
A faster pick loop
- Refresh libraries, then open shared games.
- Narrow to 2-5 candidates with the what to play workflow.
- Host picks one title and pins it on a session invite.
- Friends RSVP yes or no. No second poll for time if the session already has a slot.
When a poll still makes sense
Use a quick vote only after overlap is done, and only on the shortlist. Never poll the whole backlog.
FAQ
Should we ever use a poll?
Only on a shortlist after overlap is done. Polls across the whole library pick games someone cannot launch.
Can PlayGrid pick randomly for us?
No random picker. Overlap first, then the host chooses. Random picks without an ownership check often fail.
How do friends confirm the pick?
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Download for Windows
Run the installer on Windows 10+, or try the interactive demo in your browser first.