Top 5s is the easiest game to add to any virtual hangout. No purchase, no download — everyone plays from their own browser on a voice or video call.
The Problem with Virtual Game Night
Planning a virtual game night sounds easy until you're actually doing it. One person pays for a Jackbox pack, another can't get screen sharing to work, someone else's browser blocks the game site, and by the time everyone's troubleshot their setup, the energy is gone.
Top 5s removes all of that friction. There's nothing to buy, nothing to install, and no host setup beyond creating a room. Every player just opens topfives.io in their browser, types the room code, and starts playing. That's it.
The game is also genuinely well-suited for a group that can hear each other but can't see a shared screen. Since everyone plays on their own device, no one needs to crane at the host's screen or fiddle with screen share settings. It's designed for exactly this scenario.
Planning Your Night
Top 5s works alongside any platform — Zoom, Google Meet, Discord, FaceTime, Teams, whatever your group uses. You don't need to switch. Just keep the call open and add Top 5s on the side.
Go to topfives.io a few minutes early, create a room, and set the round count. Drop the room code in the group chat so players can join as they arrive. No waiting for the host to start.
One game of Top 5s runs about 20–30 minutes with a group of 4–8. That leaves room for multiple games and breaks in a 90-minute hangout. Rotate games to keep the night varied.
The active player picks the topic — that's the creative heart of the game. Encourage players to go personal or go weird. The most memorable lists are always the unexpected ones.
Virtual Game Night Schedule
Start with one quick round of Top 5s on a light topic (favorite snacks, best movies). This gets everyone talking before things get competitive.
Run 3–4 proper rounds with custom topics. Let players get creative with their lists. This is the core 30 minutes of the night.
Grab a drink, roast whoever got zero guesses correct, and start a fresh game with new player order.
Swap to a different game or do a spicy 18+ round of Top 5s if the group's up for it. End on a high score reveal.
FAQ
Top 5s is a strong choice — free, browser-based, requires no setup, and scales from 2 to 12 players. It's designed for exactly this scenario.
Pick a video call platform, share a game room link, and plan 2–3 games. Top 5s handles the game side — 20–30 minutes per game, customizable rounds.
Yes — that's the whole point. Everyone plays from their own device, wherever they are. Just get on a call together and share the room code.
Up to 12 per room. The sweet spot for a game night is 4–8 players — competitive enough to be exciting, personal enough that guessing actually works.
No. Top 5s works on any device with a browser — phones, laptops, tablets, all mixed. No shared software or platform required.
About 20–30 minutes for a standard game. You can adjust the number of rounds to fit shorter or longer game nights.
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Read the full how-to-play guide to understand the rules, scoring, and how to get the most out of custom categories before your game night.
How to Play →Free, instant, no setup needed. Create a room and share the link with your group — everyone's playing in under two minutes.
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