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How to Set Up Party Mode

Use Party Mode to orchestrate dynamic multi-agent conversations with your entire BMad team.

When to Use This

Section titled “When to Use This”
  • Exploring complex topics that benefit from diverse expert perspectives
  • Brainstorming with agents who can build on each other’s ideas
  • Getting comprehensive views across multiple domains
  • Strategic decisions with trade-offs

Prerequisites

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  • BMad Method installed with multiple agents
  • Any agent loaded that supports party mode

Steps

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1. Load Any Agent

Section titled “1. Load Any Agent”

Start with any agent that supports party mode (most do).

2. Start Party Mode

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*party-mode

Or use the full path:

/bmad:core:workflows:party-mode

3. Introduce Your Topic

Section titled “3. Introduce Your Topic”

Present a topic or question for the group to discuss:

I'm trying to decide between a monolithic architecture
and microservices for our new platform.

4. Engage with the Discussion

Section titled “4. Engage with the Discussion”

The facilitator will:

  • Select 2-3 most relevant agents based on expertise
  • Let agents respond in character
  • Enable natural cross-talk and debate
  • Continue until you choose to exit

5. Exit When Ready

Section titled “5. Exit When Ready”

Type “exit” or “done” to conclude the session. Participating agents will say personalized farewells.

What Happens

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  1. Agent Roster - Party Mode loads your complete agent roster
  2. Introduction - Available team members are introduced
  3. Topic Analysis - The facilitator analyzes your topic
  4. Agent Selection - 2-3 most relevant agents are selected
  5. Discussion - Agents respond, reference each other, engage in cross-talk
  6. Exit - Session concludes with farewells

Example Party Compositions

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Product Strategy

Section titled “Product Strategy”
  • PM + Innovation Strategist (CIS) + Analyst

Technical Design

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  • Architect + Creative Problem Solver (CIS) + Game Architect

User Experience

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  • UX Designer + Design Thinking Coach (CIS) + Storyteller (CIS)

Quality Assessment

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  • TEA + DEV + Architect

Key Features

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  • Intelligent agent selection - Selects based on expertise needed
  • Authentic personalities - Each agent maintains their unique voice
  • Natural cross-talk - Agents reference and build on each other
  • Optional TTS - Voice configurations for each agent
  • Graceful exit - Personalized farewells

Tips

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  • Be specific about your topic for better agent selection
  • Let the conversation flow naturally
  • Ask follow-up questions to go deeper
  • Take notes on key insights
  • Use for strategic decisions, not routine tasks
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