Top 5s runs alongside your Zoom call without any fuss. Everyone plays on their own browser. Share one link and the whole call is playing in 60 seconds.
Why No Screen Share Matters
Most browser-based party games on Zoom work by having one person share their screen while everyone else watches. This creates a bottleneck: the host controls everything, participants are passive, and anyone with a small screen struggles to see what's happening.
Top 5s works differently. Every player has their own full game interface on their own device. The game state syncs in real time — when the host reveals an answer, everyone sees it instantly on their own screen. This means you can stay on camera, keep the Zoom call natural, and play without anyone having to squint at a shared screen.
It also means the game doesn't break if someone's connection isn't great for video. They can still play fine on their own browser tab even if the video call is laggy.
Step-by-Step Setup
Get everyone into the Zoom meeting first. Top 5s works alongside Zoom — you don't replace one with the other. Keep cameras on to see everyone's reactions.
The host opens topfives.io in their browser — separate from Zoom — and creates a room. The room code appears immediately. Copy it.
Drop the room code (or a direct link like topfives.io?room=CODE) in the Zoom chat. Everyone opens topfives.io in their own browser, enters the code, and joins — takes about 30 seconds.
On desktop, resize Zoom to one half of your screen and your browser to the other. On mobile, alt-tab between the Zoom app and your browser. Either works great.
Zoom-Specific Tips
While people are typing their guesses, the Zoom chat becomes a running commentary. People post their confidence levels, wrong guesses, and trash talk. Leave the chat open during play.
The reveal is the best moment — watch people's faces when a surprising item gets uncovered. Keep cameras on and unmute so everyone's reaction lands in real time.
Since everyone can see the reveal on their own screen, the host can just react verbally rather than reading items aloud. This keeps the energy fast and natural.
When the active player is writing their list (which they do privately), have everyone go on mute. This avoids accidentally giving away what you're thinking while you wait.
FAQ
Top 5s is one of the best options — it's completely free and designed so everyone plays on their own device, no screen sharing needed.
No screen sharing required. Every player has their own full game interface in their browser. Game state syncs in real time across all devices.
Create a room at topfives.io, copy the room code, paste it in the Zoom chat. Everyone opens topfives.io in their browser and enters the code. Done in 60 seconds.
Yes — run Zoom as your call app and open topfives.io in your phone's browser. Alt-tab between them as needed. Works fine on iOS and Android.
Up to 12 in a Top 5s room. For larger Zoom calls, extra people can watch the game without playing while still chatting and reacting on camera.
Yes, completely free. No account needed to join. The host creates the room for free and shares the code — no payment ever required.
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Check out the full how-to-play guide to understand the scoring system, how custom topics work, and tips for running the best game on a call.
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