Marble Race
Marbles jostle down a winding tube. Pure gravity.
What is Marble Race?
Marble Race gives every player their own marble and sends them careening down a long, winding tube. Marbles bump, overtake, and get stuck, so the lead changes constantly and the finish stays wide open.
It taps straight into the viral 'marble racing' phenomenon people love watching online — except now the marbles are your team. It's endlessly re-runnable and always draws a crowd.
How to play Marble Race
- Assign each player a marble.
- Release them down the winding track.
- First marble across the line wins.
Loved by teams everywhere
“We use it to pick who demos at every sprint review. It's become the best 30 seconds of our week.”
“Ran it at our all-hands with 60 people on the big screen. The whole room was on their feet.”
“So much better than drawing names from a hat — the physics make everyone actually lean in and cheer.”
Frequently asked questions
Does the starting position matter?
Not really — the track is chaotic enough that marbles at the back regularly surge to the front. Every position has a fair shot.
How long is a Marble Race?
Around 45 seconds, with the lead usually changing several times before the finish.
Do players need an app or account?
No downloads. The game runs on your big screen, and for the phone-based quiz games players simply open a link in their browser — no account, no install.
Can I use photos of my own team?
Yes. Add each player with a photo and Tombola automatically removes the background so everyone shows up as their own character in the game.
How many players can join?
Anything from a handful to a hundred. Tombola is built for everything from a small standup to a full company all-hands.
Is Tombola free to try?
Yes — you can start for free and subscribe when you're ready. See the pricing page for the current plans.