Audi has launched the new AirConsole interactive gaming platform in selected Audi vehicles, allowing everyone in the vehicle to enjoy fun, social games using their smartphones.
Audi owners can access a wide selection of games, including Mattel’s Pictionary Car Party, directly through their in-car infotainment system. Pictionary Car Party is an exclusive in-car edition of Mattel’s original quickdraw game. In celebration of its 40th anniversary, Pictionary has been reimagined for in-car play. Up to four players can connect via personal devices.
In models equipped with a passenger display, Audi’s Active Privacy Mode, a digital curtain that blocks the screen from the driver to prevent distraction, allows the front passenger to enjoy gaming while the vehicle is in motion. Previously limited to parked scenarios, in-car gaming can now keep non-driving passengers entertained throughout the ride.
Anthony Cliquot, CEO at N-Dream, the makers of AirConsole, calls it a “game-changer for in-car entertainment. With Audi, we’re redefining what’s possible inside a vehicle, bringing gaming into motion and making every journey more social and fun.
“By enabling gameplay on the passenger screen in a way that prioritizes safety by not distracting the driver,” he continues, “we’re taking a bold yet responsible step toward a future where cars are not just modes of transport, but platforms for shared digital experiences.”
The feature is now available in the Audi A5, Q5, A6, A6 e-tron, and Q6 e-tron model series equipped with Android-based infotainment systems, in all markets where Audi operates.
Beyond Pictionary Car Party, the AirConsole catalog features additional games across multiple genres, including racing, sports, trivia, and party games. Highlights include Who Wants to Be a Millionaire? from Sony Pictures Television, Overcooked from Team17, and UNO Car Party! from Mattel, Inc. Audio plans to offer frequent updates and new content to continue to expand the selection of interactive entertainment.
AirConsole is now available through the Audi Application Store, which features apps specifically designed for in-vehicle use. To get started, download the AirConsole app directly through the infotainment system. Once ready, passengers can jump in and use their own personal smartphones as game controllers by scanning a QR code on the vehicle’s screen.