Name a reason to call in sick to work.
- 1Flu32
- 2Headache22
- 3Stomach ache18
- 4Family emergency12
- 5Hangover10
- 6Doctor visit6
At a glance
- Players
- 2–6 per room
- Big groups
- Run parallel rooms
- Length
- 15 min
- Cost
- Free
Start an office game
Pick a nickname, share a code, and the board deals itself. Free, no download, 2–6 players.
Why it fits an office party
Office events live or die on the first ten minutes, when nobody has committed to a conversation yet. A survey game gives people something to shout about that isn't work, and it doesn't require anyone to stand up and organise a team activity.
Everyone already has a phone in their pocket, which is the entire equipment list.
Running it for a big group
- Rooms hold up to six, so split a large party into several rooms.
- Give each room a code and run them at the same time.
- Compare podium scores between rooms for a makeshift final.
- Keep it to three rounds per room so nobody waits long.
Question choices for work events
Work and food questions carry an office crowd best. Anything about commuting, desks and lunch breaks gets an instant reaction from people who have just spent all day doing exactly that.
Questions that suit this crowd
Name something people do during a boring meeting.
- 1Check phone38
- 2Daydream22
- 3Take notes14
- 4Yawn12
- 5Eat snacks8
- 6Draw doodles6
Name something people do when their internet stops working.
- 1Restart router34
- 2Call provider22
- 3Check phone data16
- 4Complain12
- 5Refresh page10
- 6Ask others if it's down6
Name something people do when they get home from work.
- 1Change clothes28
- 2Eat24
- 3Watch TV18
- 4Take a shower12
- 5Lie down10
- 6Check phone8
Question packs to use
Other occasions
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Frequently asked questions
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.
Do I need to download anything?
No. Survey Smash runs in any modern browser on phones, tablets, laptops and shared screens.
Is Survey Smash free?
Yes. Every question, every game mode and every question pack is free to play.
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.