Getting the most out of Blind Tunes is all about how you set up your playlists and play the game. Here are some tips from the community and the team behind the game.
**Keep Your Playlists Short and Sweet**
One of the best ways to enjoy Blind Tunes is to make multiple playlists of around 10 to 15 songs each. Shorter playlists are more fun to play through and make for better debates when comparing rankings with friends. You can always create a killer Top 100 playlist if you want the marathon experience — just sign up for Premium to unlock larger playlist sizes.
**Build Your Playlist First, Then Import**
The easiest way to create a great Blind Tunes playlist is to build it first in Apple Music or YouTube. Get your songs exactly how you want them, then grab the playlist link and paste it into the playlist URL field when creating your game. This saves time compared to searching for songs one by one on Blind Tunes.
**Choose the Right Blind Mode**
Blind Tunes has three blind modes and each one changes the experience. Full Blind is the hardest — you get zero information about what you’re listening to, so your ranking is based purely on sound. Partial Blind gives you the album artwork only. Open Mode shows you everything upfront, turning it into a casual listening party where you just rank what you hear. Try all three to find what your group likes best.
**Use Game Codes to Challenge Friends**
After you create a playlist, share the game code with friends so they can play the exact same set. Comparing rankings is where the real fun happens. Did your friend rank your favorite song last? Now you have something to argue about.
**Try Themed Playlists**
The most fun playlists tend to have a theme. Try a decade (best of the 90s), a genre (top country songs), a single artist (rank every Taylor Swift album opener), or a mood (best road trip songs). Themed playlists give everyone a frame of reference and lead to better debates.
**Connect Apple Music for the Full Experience**
If you have an Apple Music subscription, connect it on the home screen for full-length song playback. Without it, you’ll get preview clips. YouTube mode works great for music videos but you can also rank other videos as well. You can add the most viral videos of all time and have your friends rank which is funniest.
**Tournament Mode is a Different Game**
If Classic Ranking has you torn between too many songs, try Tournament Mode. It puts songs in a bracket and has you pick a winner in each matchup. It’s a completely different way to find your number one and it’s surprisingly hard when two great songs go head to head. This one is actually fun to play by yourself so you can see how you really feel about the songs on the playlist.
**Play on Your Phone**
Blind Tunes is designed to work great on mobile. Pull it up at a party, on a road trip, or anywhere you’ve got friends and opinions about music. Share your results directly from the results screen via text, social media, or just copy the link and share it wherever you want.