How to host a price-guessing game with family and friends

Agree on the price and scoring before you start

Decide what the answer represents. A current receipt, a store listing from a particular date and a price including delivery are different targets. Give everyone the same product details and currency, and use one source for the answer.

For a simple homemade game, the closest absolute guess wins the round. If two guesses are equally far away, call it a tie. Guessovo Family mode uses the game's scoring, so you can reveal guesses together without inventing your own points system. Avoid mixing the two rules halfway through a session.

Use one phone and keep guesses private

Open Family mode and follow its player setup. Pass the phone to each player for their turn, letting them enter a guess without the rest of the group seeing it. Keep the screen out of view while passing it between people.

Reveal the guesses once everyone has answered. Family mode is designed for playing together on one device; its session is not saved. If you want a record for a homemade tournament, keep your own paper score sheet and agree on that before the first round.

Mix familiar products with a few surprises

Different players recognise different prices. Someone who cooks may know pantry items; another may know sports equipment, stationery or skincare. Mix categories so the whole game does not depend on one person's shopping habits.

For a game you organise yourself, five products make a useful starting point. Choose items with clear sizes and quantities, and prepare the answers in advance. The list below is a suggested hosting plan, not a promise that Guessovo will serve those exact products.

• Round 1: an everyday item with a clearly stated pack size.
• Round 2: a home accessory, with its material and dimensions shown.
• Round 3: a piece of clothing, with the brand and variant visible.
• Round 4: a hobby or sports item that changes the familiar category.
• Round 5: an unexpected product, followed by a discussion of the result.

Give everyone the same information and time

Read the description aloud if the screen is hard to share. Include the store, country, listing date and what is in the pack. Allow questions about the description, but avoid giving one player a hint that the others do not receive.

Agree whether people can use calculators for quantities. Keep price searches out of the round if the point is to test estimates. A timer is optional; if you use one, choose a pace that lets every player read and enter a number comfortably. There is no need to rush a younger player or someone who is new to the game.

Make the reveal a conversation

After the price is shown, ask what led people to their guesses. Was the pack larger than expected? Did the store change the estimate? Did someone recognise a material or accessory? Keep the discussion about the product rather than who spends the most or knows the least.

A dated store price can differ from what a player remembers paying. Check the source before treating either recollection as wrong. Sales, country differences and another product variant can all explain the gap. The game is about one recorded offer, not a universal price.

Choose a stopping point and play for the score

Agree on a short session or a number of rounds, then offer a break. You can play another round if everyone wants to continue, or switch to Higher or lower for a shared comparison of two products.

Guessovo is free to play and does not award cash or prizes. A family session works just as well with a paper tally, a shared laugh at a surprising price and a clear finish. To set up the next game, review the mode's rules together before passing the phone.