Arcade · Party game · Number game · Family
Higher or Lower
A number appears on the TV. Guess whether the next number will be higher or lower and build the longest streak. Play solo or take turns with up to 9 players.
- Players
- 1 to 9 players · TV Remote & Phone Controllers
- Controller
- TV remote or Phone as controller
- Mode
- Solo · Multiplayer
- Good for
- Everyone
About Higher or Lower
Higher or Lower is the ultimate number prediction party game for the living room TV. A large number is displayed on the screen and your only job is to predict whether the next randomly generated number will be higher or lower. Simple to explain, impossible to put down.
Play Solo Challenge to beat your personal best streak — your record is saved locally without needing an account. Switch to Party Challenge for 2 to 9 players taking turns. Each player gets multiple attempts per session, and the combined scores determine the winner after all attempts are complete.
Customise the experience with three number ranges (1–10, 1–100, or 1–1000) for different levels of tension, choose the number of attempts per player, and connect smartphones via QR code so each player controls their prediction privately from their phone.
How to play
- 1
Choose Solo Challenge or Party Challenge, set your number range and attempts, then press Start Game.
- 2
A large number appears on screen — predict whether the next number will be Higher or Lower.
- 3
Press Left Arrow (Higher) or Right Arrow (Lower) to select your prediction, then press OK to confirm.
- 4
A new number is revealed — green means you were right and your streak grows, red means the attempt ends.
- 5
In Party Challenge, each player takes turns until all their attempts are used, then scores are totalled.
Controls
- Left Arrow — select Higher
- Right Arrow — select Lower
- OK / Enter — confirm selected prediction
- Back / Escape — pause / open menu
- Phone Controller — tap Higher or Lower buttons on connected phone
How to Connect Your Phone as a Controller
Turn any smartphone into a wireless game controller in under 30 seconds — no app install or account needed:
- 1
Open Higher or Lower on your television screen to display the room pairing QR code.
- 2
Scan the QR code with your iPhone or Android camera to open the instant browser controller.
- 3
Enter a player nickname. Your phone connects directly to the TV session with real-time private controls.
Frequently Asked Questions
- How does the personal best work?
- In Solo mode your best streak is saved to your browser's local storage against your player name with no account or data collection required.
- Can we play Higher or Lower with phones?
- Yes. Scan the on-screen QR code to connect up to 9 smartphones. Each active player taps Higher or Lower on their phone screen.
- What number ranges are available?
- 1–10 for quick explosive games, 1–100 for the classic experience, and 1–1000 for maximum suspense.
- What happens on a tie in Party mode?
- All players with the highest combined score share the win — tied results are fully supported and celebrated on screen.
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Guides and ideas
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