Play
Guessing instead of knowing in the music game: Not a nerd quiz, here only your feel for music counts. Perfect for everyone, not just music experts and hardcore fans.
Your music, your streaming service: Play with Spotify, Apple Music or YouTube Music – flexible, just the way you're used to.
Over 4,000 songs, endless vibes: More than twelve music categories from rock to hip-hop, R&B & rap to international hits from the 90s, 2000s or 2010s as well as current charts ensure maximum variety.
Create your own playlist with favorite bands, stars and genres – the right experience for every musical taste.
No app download necessary! Simply start playing without setup or effort.
Four game modes for every mood: Whether team play or battle – you decide how your evening goes.
More than just years: Guess the countries of origin of the stars and bands and prove your musical instinct.
Sound directly from the box: The clever box inlay becomes a loudspeaker, so you experience real party sound everywhere.
Ordered today on 04/11/2026 from you.
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Contents: 110 cards, 24 game chips, 1 instruction manual
Manufacturer / Responsible Person:
Franckh-Kosmos Verlags-GmbH & Co. KG, Pfizerstrasse 5-7, 70184, Stuttgart, Germany, kosmos.de/servicecenter
Alter
16-99
Spieldauer
20 minutes
Anzahl Personen
2-10
Abmessung (LxBxH)
192 mm x 140 mm x 46 mm
EAN / ISBN
4002051687489
Art Nr.
68748
AutorInnen / IllustratorInnen
Produktart
Game
Erscheinungstag
21.05.2026
PLAY - The Music Party Game
Choose your own challenge!
Every round sounds different. Decide whether you want to compete against each other, play in teams, or act together as a group.
FRÜHER ODER SPÄTER
Two teams play against each other.
- One team estimates the release year of a song, the other decides: was the song released earlier or later? Then the answer is revealed. Those who are correct score points.
- A clear duel for 2 to 10 people (divided into two teams), where timing and a feel for music history make all the difference.
WALK THE TIMELINE
Correctly match songs and the stars' countries of origin and collaboratively build a timeline.
- Round by round it grows – and with it the pressure to hit the right year.
- You can play this variant with 2 to 10
people, either individually or in teams. Who is correct and will be the first to get rid of all their cards?
BETTER TOGETHER
Here you play together in a group.
- Listen to the songs, discuss when the song might have been released, and decide on a release year. Each stack gets harder.
- Can you make it through all rounds in cooperative mode (2 to 10 players) – or will you fail just before the finish line?
WHOLE LOTTA POINTS
Everyone plays simultaneously and bets on the timeline. Points are awarded for correct estimations – risk included!
- This variant is suitable for 2 to 10 people in a maximum of 5 teams (of 1-2 players).
PLAY FAQs
You want to buy the game, but still have questions?
How to play "PLAY"?
How to play "PLAY"?
Are you ready for your very own chart show? Whether against each other, in teams, or completely cooperatively – you decide on your music experience. Choose one of the 4 game variants, put together your playlist, press PLAY, and off you go!
I don't want to play "PLAY" with Spotify.
I don't want to play "PLAY" with Spotify.
You have several options when selecting the streaming service. However, it is recommended to use the iOS (with Apple Music) or the PLAY app (Android).
Do I need to download an app to play "PLAY"?
Do I need to download an app to play "PLAY"?
No, this is optional. All you need is a smartphone or tablet with an internet connection and a camera, that's it!
You also need to be able to scan QR codes, but most modern smartphones support QR code scanning. If your smartphone doesn't, one of the many free QR code reader apps can be downloaded and used from the Play Store or App Store.
If you prefer to use an app, please download our PLAY app
(iOS or Android).
How many songs are there per music category?
How many songs are there per music category?
This varies. Most main categories contain more than 350 songs, so there may be overlaps between different categories. Additionally, we continuously add new songs to most categories.
Looking for more information about the game "PLAY" or want to download the PLAY app?
Looking for more information about the game "PLAY" or want to download the PLAY app?
You can find more information about PLAY! - The Music Party Game here:
Ist die PLAY-App auch im Ausland verfügbar?
Ist die PLAY-App auch im Ausland verfügbar?
Die PLAY-App ist derzeit nur in Deutschland verfügbar. Das Spiel kann allerdings auch aus dem Ausland über die Web-Version gespielt werden:
Ratings & Reviews
Ich verstehe die Handy Halterung nicht. Wenn das Handy in der Halterung ist muß man doch immer wieder das Handy heraus nehmen um zu scannen.
Die Karten rutschen und bleiben nicht in Position um gescannt zu werden.
Bitte um Beispiel-Bilder bzw. wie es gedacht ist.
Danke
Ein wirklich gutes Spiel mit reichlich Abwechslung. Die verschiedenen Modi lassen sich gut spielen. Besonders empfehlenswert ist auch die Musikgenres zu mischen. Das einzige Manko ist, dass die App nach dem Scannen immer in Spotify springt und man dann den gespielten Song sehen kann.
Es wäre schön wenn Spotify nur im Hintergrund laufen würde.
Geil!
Update der App auf iOS veröffentlicht!
- Handy muß nach wie vor bei jeden Song herausgenommen werden
- aussuchen einen der 4 Spielvarianten möglich, aber speichert es nicht, man kann nur „sooner or later“ spielen!! Bitte Auswahl innovativer
- Countdown funktioniert immer noch nicht.
Spielspaß ist wegen der App sehr gedämpft….
Streaming Dienst ist Apple Music
Eine coole Idee, dass man Musikspiele mal etwas individueller gestalten kann. Ich mag auch die verschiedenen möglichen Spielmodi. Habe es schon einmal ausprobiert, da hat es riesig Spaß gemacht!
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