How to Play Hot Seat

Game guides · Updated 23 August 2026

Hot Seat puts one player in the spotlight while the whole group turns up the heat. The app deals a name card to choose who's in the hot seat, then delivers a mix of personal questions and physical actions for the group to use. Players rotate through the hot seat in turn.

How a round works

1. Tap Deal, a name card picks who's in the hot seat
2. The app shows a question or action directed at the hot seat player
3. The group asks the question or carries out the action together
4. Tap the arrow to move to the next prompt for the same player
5. Tap Deal again when ready to choose a new hot seat player

Questions and actions

Hot Seat mixes two types of prompts:

• Questions: Personal questions the hot seat player answers honestly
• Actions: Physical prompts involving the hot seat player and the group

Actions are marked with an orange "Action" badge on the card so everyone knows what to expect. About one in four prompts is an action; the rest are questions.

Intensity levels

• Gentle: Personal questions and light group interactions
• Playful: More intimate questions and mild physical actions (shoulder massage, eye contact)
• Spicy: Explicit questions and more intimate physical actions
• Wild: Full intensity, explicit questions and actions with no filter

Player rotation

The app tracks who has been in the hot seat and ensures players rotate fairly. Everyone gets their turn before anyone repeats.

Frequently asked questions

How many players do I need?

At least two players. Hot Seat is most fun with three or more, the group dynamic makes it better.

Can the hot seat player refuse?

Yes, always. Every prompt is optional. Skip freely.

Is Hot Seat free?

Yes, completely free. No sign-up required.

Put someone in the hot seat tonight.