# Hot Potato Party — Don't get caught holding it!

> Digital party game for passing an object with random music timers and dares. (iPhone/iPad app by Mellor LLC.)

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- Developer: [Mellor LLC](https://appshunter.io/developer/6804015145)
- Category: Games, Casual, Family
- Price: Free with in-app purchases
- Rating: 5.00/5 from 2 App Store ratings
- Age rating: 4+
- Requires: iOS 15.0 · 2 MB
- Languages: American English
- Released: 2026-09-17
- Data updated: 2026-10-08
- Monetization: free with in-app purchases

## What is Hot Potato Party?

Hot Potato is the classic party game, reborn as an app. Gather everyone in a circle, hit Start, and pass something around while a goofy tune plays. The tune speeds up. Nobody knows exactly when the alarm will blow. Whoever is holding it when it goes off gets burned, and then the dare card comes up.

PASS ANYTHING YOU LIKE
- The phone is just the timer. Set it down in the middle and pass a ball, a stuffed animal, a rolled-up sock, or a real potato.
- Or pass the phone itself, if that is easier.
- Want the app to track who has it? Turn on Phone is the potato and tap the screen each time you catch it.

HOW IT PLAYS
- Hit Start and keep passing until the alarm goes off.
- The round length is random inside a range you set, so it is a nail-biter every time.
- Get caught holding it and your potato takes a strike on the scoreboard.

MAKE IT YOURS
- Pick from 27 goofy potato characters, one for each player: a kitty, a pirate, a chef, a unicorn, a sleepy spud, and more.
- Choose a tune: goofy, circus, spooky, 8-bit, or elevator. Pick an alarm: siren, air horn, chicken, or buzzer. Or let each round surprise you.

GAME MODES
- Dares: whoever gets burned draws a dare card. Two built-in decks, plus room to write your own.
- Elimination: three strikes and you are out. Last potato standing wins, with a crown and confetti.
- Fake-outs: the tune sometimes stutters and goes quiet for a beat. Everyone flinches.
- Phone is the potato: pass the phone itself and tap the screen as you catch it. The app tracks who is holding it and burns them automatically.

GOOD FOR
- Family game night, classrooms and camps, road trips, waiting rooms, birthday parties, and any time you need to break the ice.
- Phones and tablets. Prop a tablet in the middle of the table and the whole group can see the potato and the countdown.

NO JUNK
- Free to play, with one optional unlock for all the extras.
- No ads.
- No accounts and no sign-in.
- Works offline. Nothing about you leaves the device.

HOT POTATO PREMIUM (one-time purchase)
- All 27 potato characters, every tune and alarm, and four more game modes (Dares, Elimination, Fake-outs, Phone is the potato).
- The free game is the full round with a scoreboard, eight potatoes, the classic tune and siren, quick/classic/long rounds,
  and three modes of its own: Countdown, Categories (name one before you pass) and Reverse (a whistle flips the direction).

Gather the circle, start the tune, and do not be the one holding it when it blows.

## Key features

- Pass any object or the phone
- Randomized timer with speeding music
- Dare cards and elimination modes
- Customizable potato characters
- Multiple sound and alarm options
- Offline play

## Pricing and in-app purchases

Base price: Free.

**One-time purchases**

| Purchase | Price | Type |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Hot Potato Premium | $2.99 | one-time |


## Is Hot Potato Party safe?

Not enough ratings yet to assess Hot Potato Party.

## Is Hot Potato Party legit?

Hot Potato Party has limited verification signals. The AppsHunter Legitimacy Score for Hot Potato Party is 58 out of 100 points across 7 verification signals from App Store and developer data.


## Frequently asked questions about Hot Potato Party

### What is Hot Potato Party?

Hot Potato Party is a digital adaptation of the classic party game. Players pass an object or the phone itself while a timer plays music, with the person holding it when the music stops facing a consequence like a dare or elimination.

### Can I play Hot Potato Party offline?

Yes, Hot Potato Party works offline. The description explicitly states 'Works offline. Nothing about you leaves the device,' making it suitable for situations without internet access.

### Does Hot Potato Party have ads?

No, Hot Potato Party is ad-free. The description clearly states 'No ads,' ensuring an uninterrupted gaming experience.

### What game modes are available in Hot Potato Party?

The free version includes Countdown, Categories, and Reverse modes. The premium unlock adds Dares, Elimination, Fake-outs, and Phone is the Potato modes.

### How much does Hot Potato Party cost?

The base game is free to play. There is an optional one-time purchase for 'Hot Potato Premium' which unlocks all characters, tunes, alarms, and additional game modes.

### What devices can I play Hot Potato Party on?

Hot Potato Party is supported on iPhones, iPads, and iPods. The app is designed to be played on phones and tablets, with tablets being ideal for group visibility.

### How often is Hot Potato Party updated?

The app was last updated on 2026-09-17 with version 1.0. This indicates it is a new release, and future updates will likely follow based on user feedback and development plans.

### What is the age rating for Hot Potato Party?

Hot Potato Party has an age rating of 4+. This makes it suitable for younger players and families to enjoy together.

## Version history (last 1 release)

### 1.0 — 2026-09-17

No release notes.

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