Countdown conundrums

Eight nine-letter anagrams to unscramble in teams against the clock.

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  • 8questions
  • 10minutes
  • Phonesplayers join with a code
  • Zoom, Teamsor in the room

When to use this template

Scenarios where teams use it, and why it fits.

A team around a table in a quarterly planning day

Eight nine-letter anagrams against the clock are an energiser that gets people thinking differently before deep work.

A competitive social

The race against the clock suits team rivalry, and a typed answer proves who got there first.

A virtual lunchtime game

Players need nothing but a keyboard, and the ten-minute length fits a lunch break.

All questions and answers

Every question, in slide order. Answers stay hidden until you tap.

Question 1 · Short answer

Solve the conundrum!

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Answer:

Blackbird

Question 2 · Short answer

Solve the conundrum!

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Answer:

Community

Question 3 · Short answer

Solve the conundrum!

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Throwback

Question 4 · Short answer

Solve the conundrum!

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Pitchfork

Question 5 · Short answer

Solve the conundrum!

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Impactful

Question 6 · Short answer

Solve the conundrum!

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Integrity

Question 7 · Short answer

Solve the conundrum!

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Answer:

Jackfruit

Question 8 · Short answer

Solve the conundrum!

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Answer:

Chopstick

How to host

  1. Copy it

    Press View and claim to open the slides, then make your own copy.

  2. Customise it

    Add your team's names, a prize and any questions of your own.

  3. Present it

    Start it on your big screen or share your screen.

  4. Share the join code

    Players join on their phones and play live.

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How long does it take?

About 10 minutes for all 8 questions, going by the timers on the slides.

Can we play remotely?

Yes. Share your screen on Zoom or Teams and put the join code in the chat. Everyone answers on their own device.

Can I change the questions?

Yes. Once you have your own copy, every question is yours to edit.

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