Pong
Everyone is a ball. Miss the paddle and you're out.
What is Pong?
Pong reimagines the arcade classic as a knockout: every player is a ball ricocheting around the screen. Balls that slip past the paddle are eliminated, and the field shrinks fast.
It's a nostalgic, retro-flavoured elimination game that turns a simple bouncing ball into a tense last-one-standing showdown.
How to play Pong
- Each player enters as a ball.
- Balls that get past the paddle are knocked out.
- The last one left in play 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
Do players control anything in Pong?
No — the paddle and balls are automated, so it's a hands-off, fair elimination for everyone.
How many balls can be in play at once?
Up to about fifty, so it works for both small teams and big groups.
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.