What are Steam Guest Passes?

[cHEMICALx.5one3 (Akkbar)]

Can someone tell me what a Steam Guest Pass is? I'm hoping that they are a way to gift somebody a game for only a certain period of time, then I get the game back. Is that what they are? I was hoping to gift somebody Pro Evolution Soccer 2016 for like 3 days then get the game back. Thanks ahead of time for anyone's help.

[Tev]

They're items in your inventory at http://steamcommunity.com/my/inventory

They can grant the other person 3 days -period to play the game. You cannot make Guest Passes yourself. You can visualize them as "temporary Steam Gifts."

I remember the days when Team Fortress 2 and Killing Floor still had Guest Passes.

I'd say Guest Passes are a rare sight these days, but what do I know.

[Pajusk teletabio galia!]

I have 2 guest passes

[Mindscape]

i also just got 2 for Killing floor 1

[CHICO]

does this mean that killing floor is limited time or that you can gift someone the access to play it?

[AlterniTy]

Originally posted by CHICO:

does this mean that killing floor is limited time or that you can gift someone the access to play it?

i think it means you own the game and you can send the passes to a friend if they dont have the game

[CHICO]

Originally posted by -Ty-:

Originally posted by CHICO:

does this mean that killing floor is limited time or that you can gift someone the access to play it?

i think it means you own the game and you can send the passes to a friend if they dont have the game

Oh okay thats cool :) was guessing that as well

[Motivational Tom]

If you got the game from Humble Bundle for free, you'll keep it. I think that anyone who owns the game is instantly given two passes for friends.

[CHICO]

Originally posted by Antbully is the best movie ever:

If you got the game from Humble Bundle for free, you'll keep it. I think that anyone who owns the game is instantly given two passes for friends.

yes i got it from there :)

[cSg|mc-Hotsauce]

just tell your friends to get the free game and ignore the guest passes altogether.

[Double D]

I think all the best old games are gonna be free for a short period of time, very good ideea i must say.

[Tetin Krmzo]

css has guest pass

[Shant]

CSS-"This is a restricted gift which can only be redeemed in these countries: India". So I can't give this to a friend living in Sweden, right?

[Cathulhu]

Correct.

[THE EXPERIMENTALI$T]

Originally posted by CHICO:

Originally posted by -Ty-:

i think it means you own the game and you can send the passes to a friend if they dont have the game

Oh okay thats cool :) was guessing that as well

Ok does this mean they can download and play the game, but only for 3 days max . Or does it mean our friends can play the game forever once it is installed on their side, but cannot have full access to online features after 3 days, more or less.

[м]

Originally posted by GURK$TER:

Does this mean they can download and play the game, but only for 3 days max . .

yes, that's what it means.