How to Play Blind Tunes
Blind Tunes is a music ranking game with a twist: you rate songs one at a time without knowing what’s coming next. Will that #1 spot you just gave away haunt you when an even better song plays?
The Rules
- Listen – A song plays. Depending on your blind level, you might see nothing at all, just the artwork, or full song details.
- Rank – Assign it a number. 1 is your favorite.
- Lock it in – Once you pick, you have 3 seconds to cancel. After that, it’s locked in forever!
- Reveal – After ranking, the song is revealed if you’re playing in Full Blind or Partial Blind mode.
- Repeat – Keep going until you’ve ranked them all.
The challenge? You’re ranking blind. You might give your #1 to the third song, then hear something even better. Too bad — you’re committed!
See how well you know your friends and how well they know you. It can be torturous at times. Dang you Fleenor!
Ways to Play
Create a Playlist Build your own game by searching for songs (Apple Music) or videos (YouTube). Guest and registered users can add up to 10 songs. Premium members can add up to 100. Once your playlist is ready, play it yourself or share it with friends.
Enter a Code Got a code from a friend? Enter it to play their playlist and compare your rankings.
Explore Library Browse public playlists created by other players. Find games by genre, mood, or popularity. You’ll need a free account to access the library.
Game Modes
Classic The standard experience. Songs play one at a time and you rank each one as it comes.
Tournament (Premium) Bracket-style battles. Two songs play head-to-head, you pick the winner. Keep going until one song is crowned champion. Playlists must have exactly 4, 8, or 16 songs to play tournament mode.
Versus Mode (Premium) You and a friend each build your own secret playlist, then take turns ranking each other’s songs blind, partial or open. Here’s the twist — you share one pool of ranks, so once a rank is used, it’s gone for both of you. 5-10 songs each works best, but if you’re feeling nuts you can go up to 50. Might need a snack and a drink if you do that though. At the end, see the combined ranking and find out who has better taste — or worse luck.
Music vs. Video
When creating a playlist, choose your content type:
- Music – Uses Apple Music. Plays 30-second previews for everyone. Link your Apple Music account to unlock full-length songs.
- Video – Uses YouTube. Plays full music videos or any YouTube content.
Tips
- Use headphones – You’ll hear more detail and pick up on things you’d miss otherwise.
- Trust your gut – Is what I’d like to say, but who knows what kind of friends you have.
- Create an account – Save your rankings and track your history.
- Share your results – Comparing rankings is half the fun. Let your friends know how you did and whether you got a fantastic or shameful result.
FAQ
Can I change my rank after I pick it? No. That’s the whole point! Commit and live with it.
What if two songs deserve the same rank? Tough call, but you have to pick. Every song gets a unique rank.
Can I replay a playlist? Yes. Your new ranking saves alongside previous attempts so you can see how your taste changes over time.
Do I need Apple Music? No. Everyone gets 30-second previews for free. Linking your Apple Music account unlocks full-length songs, but it’s not required to play.
How do I share a playlist? After creating one, you’ll get a share code. Send it to friends so they can play the same playlist and compare rankings.
Ready? Start Playing →