Every team plays on one device
Each team picks a representative who writes on one phone or laptop, the others advise. A team is one player in the game.
How companies and teams use the game
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Warm-up at a meeting
Five minutes, one game, then on to the agenda. Everybody laughs and the meeting starts in a good mood.
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Friday team catch-up
The team meets on a video call, everybody plays in their own browser and the points are counted automatically.
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Competition in front of viewers
Several teams play, the rest of the company watches and votes on the words. Audience game
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Company party
Something fun between dinner and the party. Split into teams and compete for the most original words.
How teams play
The others join with a QR code
Show the QR code on the shared screen or send the link in the chat. Whoever is not writing watches as a viewer, no account and no app needed.
Viewers judge the words
Viewers vote on each word: is it valid or not? The teams see the sum of the votes next to their answers.
Results of all teams
At the end everybody sees the results, and the viewers vote on the categories of the next round.
How to set up a game for a team
Fixed game start
Send the link in advance and the game starts by itself at the agreed time. Everybody joins and nobody waits.
Game Master mode
The Game Master ends the rounds and decides on disputed words.
Fixed time for writing words
So that everybody has the same amount of time and the game keeps moving, set a fixed time for the round. The round ends when the limit runs out and the game runs at the pace you set.
Registered players only
Want the game just for your colleagues? Only logged-in players can join.
Audience game
The other colleagues can watch the game, vote and send reactions.
Tips for running the game
- Choose work-related categories: colleagues, products, abbreviations, clients. This makes the game more personal and fun for your team.
- After the game ask: Which word surprised you? What did only one person write? It sparks a short discussion.
- Play several rounds with different topics: for example one classic and one about the company.
- Make a paper version too for the office: PDF generator.
Frequently asked questions
Can it be played over a video call?
Yes. Everybody plays in their own browser and the video call is for chatting and sharing the screen.
Does everybody have to register?
No. A link is enough. The facilitator logs in if they want the advanced features.
How big a team is the game for?
From two players. For big events turn on the audience game, where the others watch and vote.
Which categories should I choose?
The classics, or add your own work-related ones: colleagues, products, abbreviations, clients.