What makes a good filler game
It has to start in under a minute, involve everyone including the students who never volunteer, and stop cleanly when the bell goes. Games with an unbounded end are the ones that cause trouble.
Games that fit
- Survey guessing on the projector, class split into teams.
- Categories: name five things in a category before the timer.
- Would-you-rather with a whole-class vote and one defender per side.
- Twenty questions with a student picking the subject.
Running the survey round
- Three rounds fits a ten-minute slot.
- Teams caucus for ten seconds, then a speaker gives the answer.
- Use the recap screen to discuss why the top answer won.
- Stick to the classroom question pack.
Ready to play?
Pick a nickname, share a code, and the board deals itself. Free, no download, 2–6 players.
Question packs mentioned
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Frequently asked questions
What is Survey Smash?
Survey Smash is a free multiplayer survey game. You get a survey-style prompt like “Name something people do before bed”, and you score points by guessing the answers most people gave. The more popular your answer, the more points it's worth.
Is Survey Smash free?
Yes. Every question, every game mode and every question pack is free to play.
How many people can play?
2–6 players. One person creates a game, everyone else joins with the room code. You can also play solo against the bots.
How long does a game take?
You choose 3–10 rounds per game, with 30 seconds per turn, so a five-round game usually runs 15–20 minutes.