Name a reason to call in sick to work.
- 1Flu32
- 2Headache22
- 3Stomach ache18
- 4Family emergency12
- 5Hangover10
- 6Doctor visit6
At a glance
- Team size
- 2–6 per room
- Length
- 10–20 min
- Remote
- Works over any call
- Prep
- None
Create a team game
Pick a nickname, share a code, and the board deals itself. Free, no download, 2–6 players.
Why it beats the usual icebreaker
Two truths and a lie asks people to perform. A survey game asks them to guess what a stranger would say about commuting — much lower stakes, much faster laughs, and nobody has to disclose anything about their weekend.
It also has a natural end: the podium appears, the game stops, and the meeting carries on. That matters more than most team activities admit.
Where to slot it in
- Start of a standup: one round, three minutes.
- Onboarding: three rounds so a new joiner hears everyone's voice.
- Retros: a quick round to reset the mood before the hard part.
- Offsites and virtual socials: five rounds and a rematch.
- Company parties: split into teams and run a bracket.
Running it remotely
Create the game, paste the code into the meeting chat, and share your screen so everyone can watch the board fill. Latecomers can join right up until the countdown starts, and if someone drops off, their score freezes and turns skip them.
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
Do I need an account?
No. You type a nickname and you're in — there's no sign-up, email or password anywhere in the game.
Can I play with friends who aren't in the room?
Yes. Create a game, send the code, and everyone plays live from their own device — it works well over a video call.
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.
Is Survey Smash free?
Yes. Every question, every game mode and every question pack is free to play.