Gruppo tournament mode
An easy and fun way to spark collaboration in your next online meeting
Quickly turn boring sessions into memorable experiences. Break the ice, engage your team, and build a cooperative environment.
Gruppo is the ultimate 2-player (or more!) gaming tool for online collaboration and connection. Here’s how you can set it up in seconds:
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Games at work?
Not just a cheesy gimmick—a proven and effective way to bring everyone together
The evidence is convincing: Studies have shown that games can be an effective tool to foster camaraderie, communication, and leadership skills.
Whether it’s in the online classroom, stand-up meetings, or online therapy sessions, countless companies and institutions use the power of gamified connections to build fun and productive environments.
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If your team’s dynamic feels stale and uninterested, games can make a lasting change.
Whether you’re managing a remote team, navigating hybrid work challenges, or simply looking to break the monotony of traditional meetings, Gruppo provides simple, inclusive, and FUN solutions to bring your team together.
Premium games for competitive fun
Skip the hassle of lengthy explanations—our collection features classic games everyone already knows and loves. Just dive in and start playing!
Battleship
First to sink all opponent ships wins
Tic Tac Toe
First to align three marks wins
Connect 4
First to connect four dots wins
Gomoku
First to connect five marks wins
Chess
First to checkmate the opponent wins
Mrs. Kara Guiff. — Education Teacher
Simple setup—no technical knowledge required
1.Create a tournament
Give it a meaningful name and select the game and tournament mode you want to play. It takes less than 30 seconds to create.
2.Share with your group
Share the tournament's link with your participants. They can create an account or play as guests.
3.Start tournament and have fun
When everyone’s ready, kick off the tournament and watch the excitement unfold! Players are paired automatically for an unforgettable competition.
Choose between 5 thrilling tournament modes
Gruppo includes something for everyone. Whether you’re looking to foster healthy competition, engage a therapy client, or just enjoy a fun team-building activity—it’s up to you!
Leaderboard
Players join the tournament and are placed in a dynamic waiting queue and paired. A win gives 15 points, and the player with the highest score wins. It's the most flexible, low-effort setup that requires low organization. You can start & stop the tournament when you want.
Single elimination
The loser of each match-up is immediately eliminated from the tournament. Each winner will play another in the next round, until the final match-up, whose winner becomes the tournament champion.
Double elimination
A double-elimination tournament is a type of elimination tournament competition in which a participant ceases to be eligible to win the tournament's championship upon having lost two games or matches. It stands in contrast to a single-elimination tournament, in which only one defeat results in elimination.
Round robin
Each participant meets all other participants one time.
Swiss
Each participant plays in every round of the tournament. Participants are not eliminated, and the winner is determined by the number of points earned.
Gruppo is the all-in-one game solution
Fully Inclusive – Never let anyone feel left out. Gruppo has been used by players with mental or physical disabilities. Our simple interface allows everyone to join the fun. Up to 256 participants – from 2-256 players. No matter your needs, we’ve got you covered. Nobody has to feel excluded. Unlimited tournaments – play for however much and long you want to. No matter if it’s a once-a-month team-building tournament or a daily practice to bring life into your meetings, Gruppo is always available to you. Automatic Matchmaking – Gruppo includes automatic matchmaking so you can lean back and get started playing in less than 2 minutes. No set-up time or expertise required. Customized competitions – Gruppo offers 5 captivating modes that fit everyone’s needs—from competitive adventure to zero-pressure warm-up activity. No ads – remove pesky ads to have a coherent, immersive, and most importantly SAFE gaming experience. Especially relevant when dealing with children. Privacy-preserving – Gruppo does NOT collect any data from you. You can play without having to worry about confidentiality.
Pricing
What do I get?
Tournament manager Unlimited tournaments Matchmaking Customized competitions 5 tournament modes Privacy preserving Up to 256 participants No ads
What our subscribers say?
White's Jr/Sr High School
Mrs. Kara Guiff. — Education Teacher
Odyssey Charter School
Newnan, GA
Mark H. — School teacher
A personal letter from the founder.
Dear player,
I started Papergames.io in 2017 as a way for my colleagues and me to break our boredom in company meetings.
I vividly remember the cheeky smiles and giggles we exchanged while secretly playing Tic Tac Toe on our laptops in the back of the meeting room. We must have spent over 500 hours playing — much to the dismay of our bosses once they finally found out.
Nowadays, I’m on the other side.
I understand how hard it can be for managers, educators, or other remote leaders to engage their teams. In a world littered with distractions and constant busyness, it seems impossible to unite people — especially online.
Gruppo is my attempt to make this just a tad bit easier for you. Use it to engage your team, build connections, or simply break the ice.
(And do so before someone, like me, cheekily does it on their own 😉)
Happy gaming,!
David Galvis — Founder of papergames.io
Questions and answers
Is Gruppo inclusive for people with disabilities?
Yes. Gruppo is inclusive for everyone. Teammates with speech, sight, or hearing impairments as well as mental challenges can join the fun.
How can I check what content my Gruppo participants see?
You can test it by opening a new tab on private navigation, then paste the tournament's link on the search bar of your browser. You'll see a child-safe play zone with all the sensitive content filtered out.
How can I cancel?
Cancelling is super easy and you can do it by yourself under the account's settings. Once cancelled you won’t be billed anymore.
What currency is this in?
It's in US dollars.
Are the payments secure?
Absolutely. All the transactions are made with Stripe that specialises in online payments. Learn more
Are there any hidden fees or contract obligations?
No, we do not enforce any contracts for long-term commitments or other contract obligations whatsoever. And there are no hidden charges or fees.