Is This or That free to play?

Yes. This or That is free to play in the browser. Only the facilitator who creates the room signs in; everyone they invite joins for free with no per-player cost. It's a no-budget two-minute opener for a standup, retro, or all-hands.

Do players need to sign up or download anything?

No. Players join by opening the room link or entering the room code in any browser — no account and no install. The host opens the room and shares the link, and everyone places their marker straight away. Because each round is a single tap, it's about the lowest-effort way to get a whole group participating.

How many people can play This or That?

It needs at least 2 people and works for small teams right up to large groups. Because everyone answers at the same time rather than in turn, it doesn't slow down as the group grows — which is exactly why it holds up as an all-hands opener as well as a small-team check-in.

Can we play This or That on Zoom, Google Meet, or Microsoft Teams?

Yes. It runs in a browser tab or on a second screen next to your video call. Keep Zoom, Google Meet, or Teams open so the simultaneous reveal can spark live discussion, share the room link in the meeting chat, and play in the tab. It doesn't connect into the meeting platform, so it works the same on each.

How do you play This or That?

A question appears with two opposing options at either end of a spectrum. Everyone drags their marker to where they sit between them — no one sees the others' placements first. All positions then reveal at once, which avoids anchoring and surfaces the outliers, and the facilitator opens the floor to talk through any surprising patterns.

This or That, played live — where does the team stand?

A free This or That game for remote teams, no signup for players. Share a link, everyone places themselves between two opposing answers, and all positions reveal at once over Zoom, Meet, or Teams.

5m
2+
Easy

Only the facilitator signs in. Participants just join.

Discussion
Thinking
Participation
Personal
All at once

This or That is a free This-or-That game for remote teams. Players need no account and there's nothing to install — share the room link or code and everyone joins in their browser. Each round you place yourself between two opposing answers, then all positions reveal at once to spark conversation, running right beside your Zoom, Meet, or Teams call.

How it works

Place yourself on a spectrum between two opposing ideas, then reveal and discuss where everyone stands. Great for sparking conversations about team similarities and differences.

Why this works

Placing a dot on a slider is the lowest-effort form of self-disclosure there is. It works even for the most reluctant participant. The simultaneous reveal is what sparks the real conversation ("wait, who is the only one on that end?") and surfaces small differences that often turn into useful follow-up discussions in the meeting itself.

What facilitators say

Because no one sees where others landed before committing, the simultaneous reveal prevents the anchoring you get with a show of hands or a verbal poll.

Where it lands

Who it's for

New teams forming after a reorg or project kick-off
Sprint retrospective warm-ups
All-hands openers with a large or mixed group
Quiet teams that benefit from a low-effort form of self-disclosure

Best for

2-minute standup opener — working style or preference question
Sprint retro warm-up — team mood or energy check
All-hands opener to surface team sentiment before a leader update
New team kick-off — values or working style alignment

When not to use this game

Don't use sensitive or politically charged spectrums in professional settings. Questions that touch on personal beliefs or identity make participants uncomfortable when their position is visible to managers and colleagues. Keep the questions about working style, preferences, and team context.

Facilitator script

Place your dot anywhere on the spectrum between the two ends. There's no right answer. Everyone's position is revealed at the same time.

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Common questions

Is This or That free to play?: Yes. This or That is free to play in the browser. Only the facilitator who creates the room signs in; everyone they invite joins for free with no per-player cost. It's a no-budget two-minute opener for a standup, retro, or all-hands.
Do players need to sign up or download anything?: No. Players join by opening the room link or entering the room code in any browser — no account and no install. The host opens the room and shares the link, and everyone places their marker straight away. Because each round is a single tap, it's about the lowest-effort way to get a whole group participating.
How many people can play This or That?: It needs at least 2 people and works for small teams right up to large groups. Because everyone answers at the same time rather than in turn, it doesn't slow down as the group grows — which is exactly why it holds up as an all-hands opener as well as a small-team check-in.
Can we play This or That on Zoom, Google Meet, or Microsoft Teams?: Yes. It runs in a browser tab or on a second screen next to your video call. Keep Zoom, Google Meet, or Teams open so the simultaneous reveal can spark live discussion, share the room link in the meeting chat, and play in the tab. It doesn't connect into the meeting platform, so it works the same on each.
How do you play This or That?: A question appears with two opposing options at either end of a spectrum. Everyone drags their marker to where they sit between them — no one sees the others' placements first. All positions then reveal at once, which avoids anchoring and surfaces the outliers, and the facilitator opens the floor to talk through any surprising patterns.

Example This or That questions

Work & productivity

Early or fashionably late?
Silence or music while you work?
Work from home or office?
Email or chat?
Plan ahead or figure it out?
Deep focus time or lots of meetings?
Morning worker or night owl?
One thing at a time or multitask?

Food & drink

Coffee or tea?
Sweet or savory?
Pineapple on pizza — yes or no?
Cook at home or eat out?
Dark or milk chocolate?
Iced or hot drinks?
Beer or wine?
Spicy or mild?

Personality & lifestyle

Introvert or extrovert?
Planner or spontaneous?
Cat person or dog person?
Risk taker or play it safe?
Head or heart?
Big picture or details?
Listener or talker?
Minimalist or maximalist?