• by Tanya Gazdik , July 1, 2025

The pioneer of in-car gaming AirConsole is unveiling its latest innovation with Audi, which allows passengers to play games while the car is in motion directly through the in-car infotainment system.

Additionally, in celebration of its 40th anniversary, AirConsole is launching Mattel's Pictionary for in-car play, allowing up to four players to play this classic game during trips.

In models equipped with a passenger display, Audi’s active privacy mode -- a unique 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. Gaming was previously limited to when the vehicle was parked. 

“With Audi, we’re redefining what’s possible inside a vehicle, bringing gaming into motion and making every journey more social and fun,” says Anthony Cliquot, CEO at N-Dream, the makers of AirConsole, in a release. “By enabling gameplay on the passenger screen in a way that prioritizes safety -- by not distracting the driver -- 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.

Audi and AirConsole, in collaboration with Mattel, are introducing Pictionary Car Party, an exclusive in-car edition of Mattel’s original quickdraw game. Up to four players can connect via smartphones. 

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.

AirConsole is now available through the Audi Application Store, which features apps specifically designed for in-vehicle use. Users first download the AirConsole app directly through the infotainment system. Passengers can use their smartphones as game controllers after a quick scan of a QR code on the vehicle’s screen.