Dinner Party Mode
Dinner Party Mode transforms SeanceAI into an immersive group conversation experience. Gather 2-5 historical figures around a virtual table and watch them debate, agree, disagree, and build on each other’s ideas in response to your questions.Overview
Imagine hosting a dinner party where Einstein debates quantum mechanics with Bohr, or Shakespeare discusses storytelling with da Vinci. Dinner Party Mode makes this possible through intelligent multi-guest AI conversations.Each guest responds in their authentic voice, often reacting to and engaging with what other guests say, creating natural group dynamics.
How to Host a Dinner Party
Switch to Dinner Party Tab
Click the “Dinner Party” tab in the navigation to access the guest selection view.
Select Your Guests
Choose 2-5 historical figures from the grid. You can:
- Select guests individually by clicking figure cards
- Use curated combinations for pre-designed dinner parties
- Mix and match figures from different eras and fields
Start the Party
Click “Start Dinner Party” once you have 2-5 guests selected. A candlelit table appears with your chosen figures.
Guest Selection
Manual Selection
- Minimum guests: 2
- Maximum guests: 5
- Guest counter: Shows “X/5 guests selected”
- Clear button: Remove all selected guests and start over
Curated Combinations
SeanceAI offers pre-designed dinner parties for different themes:Philosophers
Philosophers
The great thinkers debate the meaning of lifeGuests: Socrates, Marcus Aurelius, Gandhi, Aristotle, Pythagoras
Scientists
Scientists
Brilliant minds discuss the nature of realityGuests: Einstein, Marie Curie, Tesla, Ada Lovelace, Newton, Darwin, Hawking
Leaders
Leaders
Rulers and conquerors compare their legaciesGuests: Julius Caesar, Cleopatra, Napoleon, Elizabeth I, Genghis Khan, Lincoln
Quantum Pioneers
Quantum Pioneers
The founders of quantum mechanics debate realityGuests: Einstein, Bohr, Planck, Heisenberg, Schrödinger, Feynman
Computer Scientists
Computer Scientists
Pioneers of computing and artificial intelligenceGuests: Turing, Hopper, Katherine Johnson, McCarthy, Ritchie, von Neumann
Mathematical Geniuses
Mathematical Geniuses
The greatest mathematical minds in historyGuests: Gauss, Euler, Riemann, Ramanujan, Emmy Noether, Gödel
More curated combinations include Artists, Revolutionaries, Astronomers, Biologists, Ancient Scholars, and more!
Conversation Dynamics
How Guests Respond
When you ask a question, the AI generates responses for each guest that:- Stay in character with authentic personalities and speaking styles
- Address your question directly from their historical perspective
- React to each other by agreeing, disagreeing, or building on others’ points
- Create group dynamics with natural conversation flow
Response Format
Guests respond in structured format:API Integration
Get Curated Combinations
Endpoint:GET /api/dinner-party/combos
Send Dinner Party Message
Endpoint:POST /api/dinner-party/chat
Streaming Responses
Endpoint:POST /api/dinner-party/chat/stream
Get Contextual Suggestions
Endpoint:POST /api/dinner-party/suggestions
Suggestions are generated quickly (under 40 characters each) for smooth conversation flow.
Features
Conversation Management
- History tracking: Maintains context across multiple exchanges
- Auto-save: Conversations automatically saved to browser storage
- Resume: Return to previous dinner parties from saved conversations
Controls & Sharing
Share Party
Generate shareable links with full guest list and conversation history
Copy Conversation
Copy formatted conversation text including all guest responses
Download
Export your dinner party as a .txt file
Back to Selection
Choose new guests for a different dinner party
AI Model Selection
Just like Seance Mode, you can choose different AI models for different capabilities:- Swift models (free): Fast responses, good for casual conversations
- Balanced models: Higher quality with reasonable speed
- Advanced models: Most nuanced and sophisticated responses
Advanced models may handle complex group dynamics better when managing 4-5 guests.
Example Dinner Party Ideas
Cross-Disciplinary Discussions
- Art meets Science
- Ancient vs Modern
- Innovators Summit
Guests: da Vinci, Einstein, Marie CurieTopics:
- Where do creativity and logic intersect?
- How does observation shape both art and science?
Themed Debates
- Leadership styles: Caesar, Cleopatra, Lincoln, Gandhi
- The nature of reality: Einstein, Bohr, Plato, Aristotle
- Mathematics and beauty: Pythagoras, Euler, Ramanujan, da Vinci
- Breaking barriers: Marie Curie, Frida Kahlo, Harriet Tubman, Ada Lovelace
Technical Implementation
System Prompt
Dinner Party Mode uses a specialized prompt that:Response Parsing
The app automatically parses structured responses:Constraints
- Min guests: 2 (enforced by API)
- Max guests: 5 (enforced by API)
- History limit: Last 20 messages (same as Seance Mode)
- Response length: 1-2 paragraphs per guest recommended
Tips for Great Dinner Parties
- Start with open-ended questions: Allow guests to share diverse perspectives
- Ask comparative questions: “How do your approaches differ?”
- Introduce hypotheticals: “What if you all lived in the modern era?”
- Reference guest expertise: Ask questions that play to each figure’s strengths
- Let debates develop: Follow up when guests disagree
Troubleshooting
Guests not responding
Guests not responding
- Check that you have 2-5 guests selected
- Verify your internet connection
- Try refreshing the page if the issue persists
Responses seem out of character
Responses seem out of character
- Try using a more advanced AI model
- Rephrase your question to be more specific
- Check if the question is appropriate for all guests’ time periods
Rate limiting errors
Rate limiting errors
- Wait a few moments and try again
- Switch to a different AI model
- The system will automatically try fallback models
Next Steps
Historical Figures
Browse all figures to find perfect dinner guests
Seance Mode
Have 1-on-1 conversations with figures
Conversation History
Manage your dinner party conversations