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CBBC’s Horrible Histories: Gory Games - play-along with new episodes from 2016
- Join Dave Lamb and Rattus Rattus in histories most HORRIBLE quiz!
- Pit your wits against the other contestants; can you win the most virtual Year Spheres?
- Always remember to say 'OK' when asked to turn on the microphone, so you can play along!
How to play
• Download and install the app now to your iPhone, iPad or iPod Touch.
• On loading, the app will say ‘Gory Games would like to access the microphone’. Make sure you say ‘OK’ as this allows the app to listen out for the TV programme and keep in time with the show. Please note this is just for your device to hear the show.
• Check the schedule for the next episode of Gory Games on CBBC - and set a reminder.
• When it’s show time, remember to launch the app and make sure the TV volume is UP.
• The app will ‘listen’ for the specific episode and then connect automatically.
• Answer the questions correctly, beat the studio contestants and win virtual Year Spheres.
• Bonus spheres can be won by correctly predicting who will win in the Time Sewer game
• At the end of the show, find out if you’re a winner or destined for the smelly Time Sewers
Track your scores across the series and play again on-demand using the BBC iPlayer.
This application will work with most current Android devices, including Samsung Galaxy tablets and smartphones (S2, S3, S4, tab 2 and 3 and Nexus 7). (Unfortunately, some older and/or lower specification smartphones and tablets may not meet the technical requirements.)
Gory Games does not collect any personally identifiable information from you or your child. This app will allow you to enter your child’s name and use your device’s microphone and camera however this information is only held on your device and is not accessed by the BBC.
The device uses performance cookies for internal purposes to help us to improve the app.
Got more questions? Have a look at our Frequently Asked Questions section on the CBBC website: http://www.bbc.co.uk/cbbc/faq/hh-gory-games-faq
Feedback
Let us know what you think about the Gory Games play-along app via the CBBC website.
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On our website, you can easily download the latest version of Gory Games TV Play-along! No registration and SMS required!
