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Guess the song

Teams identify songs from short clips, lyrics, or beats - a high-energy music round that crosses generations.

Players: 8-80, in teams of 4-6
Duration: 30-45 minutes
Energy level: High
Works online: Yes

How to play - step by step

1
Create a playlist and trim each song to a short, recognisable clip.
2
Form teams and explain that each song is worth two points: title and artist/film.
3
Play a clip; teams discuss and write the answer, or buzz in for the speed round.
4
Collect answers after each block of five songs.
5
Reveal the song, play a few seconds more, and let the room sing along.
6
Sum the points and give prizes to the top teams and the loudest singers.

Benefits

Builds teamwork by mixing people from different departments.
Shares knowledge in a fun, low-pressure way.
Rewards curiosity rather than seniority, so everyone can contribute.
Works in the office or online with almost no budget.

What you need

A playlist of 20-30 short clips (10-15 seconds) across decades and languages.
A speaker or screen-share audio, a timer, and answer sheets.
A buzzer, bell, or hand-raise system for a speed round.

Rules

Teams buzz in only by raising a hand or ringing the bell.
A wrong answer in the speed round loses half a point.
No searching with phone apps.

Scoring and winning

One point for the song title, one for the artist or film.
Bonus point for singing the next line correctly.

Round ideas

Decade round: songs from the 80s, 90s, 2000s, and today.
Instrumental round: only the beat or tune.
Lyrics round: show the lyric with a word missing.
Regional round: songs in several languages that your team speaks.

Variations

Song chain: continue from the last letter of the previous song.
Reverse round: play a clip backwards.
Team playlists: each team brings five songs for the others to guess.

Playing it online

Share your computer audio and have teams use the chat for answers.
Use a quiz app that plays clips on each player’s device to avoid audio lag.

Tips for the host

Keep clips short and punchy.
Let people sing along in the reveal - that is the best part.

Mistakes to avoid

Music that is too niche - mix popular and surprising songs.
Volume too high or too low - test the sound first.
Content that is not appropriate for the workplace.

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