Top 5s turns any office celebration into an actual good time. Works on Zoom, Teams, or in the break room — no download, no budget needed.
Why It Works
The default office party activity — awkward small talk over lukewarm appetizers — doesn't have to be the plan. A great party game changes the whole energy. It breaks down the hierarchy for a few minutes, creates shared memories, and gives people something to actually talk about on Monday.
Top 5s is purpose-built for this. The game is personal: one person writes their honest Top 5 list on any topic, and everyone else tries to guess what's on it. You learn things about your coworkers you'd never discover in a 1:1. It's the kind of fun that actually lands in a mixed-age, mixed-seniority group — no inside knowledge required, just some curiosity about the people around you.
And practically speaking: it's free, it runs in a browser, and it takes about two minutes to get everyone into a game. There's no budget approval needed, no AV setup, and no one has to download anything.
Getting Started
Go to topfives.io on any device, enter your name, and hit Create Room. The room code appears instantly — share it on the group chat, the big screen, or drop it in the Zoom/Teams chat.
Each player opens topfives.io, types the room code, and enters their name. They're in. No accounts, no app installs, no "my phone won't load it" moments. Works on every modern smartphone and browser.
As host, pick how many rounds you want. For a 30-minute party slot, 3–4 rounds works great. Hit Start and the first active player gets to pick their topic.
The magic of Top 5s is custom categories. Instead of generic prompts, the active player can type anything. Office parties really shine with topics like "Top 5 things you'd grab if the office was on fire" or "Top 5 Slack messages you've sent at an embarrassing hour."
Category Ideas
Custom categories are what make Top 5s hilarious at office parties. Here are prompts guaranteed to get a reaction:
"Top 5 gifts you've received from Secret Santa that missed completely" · "Top 5 holiday party traditions that should be retired" · "Top 5 ways to survive a work holiday dinner"
"Top 5 meetings that could have been an email" · "Top 5 things people say in every all-hands" · "Top 5 unwritten office rules everyone follows"
"Top 5 things on your bucket list" · "Top 5 apps you use every single day" · "Top 5 things you were obsessed with as a kid"
"Top 5 things visible in your home office background" · "Top 5 worst excuses you've used for being late to a meeting" · "Top 5 things you do on mute"
FAQ
Top 5s is one of the best options — it's free, browser-based, works on every device, and is fun for mixed groups regardless of age or company role.
Yes. Start a Zoom or Teams call, drop the room link in the chat, and everyone plays simultaneously from their own device. No screen sharing needed.
Absolutely. The default mode uses work-safe categories and all content goes through the active player — you're in control. Adult mode exists but is off by default and requires the host to turn it on.
Up to 12 players per room. For larger office parties, run multiple rooms at the same time and do a championship round between the winners.
Yes — the active player can type any custom topic. Office-specific prompts are where the game gets genuinely funny. Try "Top 5 things heard on every standup call" and watch the room react.
Nothing. Top 5s is completely free. Create a room at topfives.io and share the code — everyone joins for free from their own browser.
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Top 5s is also a great structured icebreaker for remote teams, onboarding sessions, and all-hands warmups. See our full team building guide for facilitation tips.
Team Building Guide →Free, instant, no setup. Create a room and share the link — your team will be playing in under two minutes.
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