Reply All Storm is a free daily strategy puzzle. Someone in the office hit Reply All, and the email is spreading from inbox to inbox. You can mute one inbox per turn. Choose well, and the storm runs out of places to go.
No sign-up and nothing to install. It runs in your browser on a computer or a phone, and your progress is saved on your device.
- One mute per turn. After every mute, the storm jumps along every line from a flooded inbox.
- A muted inbox is a wall. It stays safe, and the storm cannot pass through it.
- Every day has a target. The target is the best result possible, so there is always a way to reach it.
- Stuck? The lightbulb shows one of the best mutes. Hints and undo are free.
How to play Reply All Storm
- Look at the network. Red inboxes are flooded. Orange inboxes are next.
- Tap a person to mute their inbox. You can mute anyone who is not flooded yet, not only the orange ones.
- The storm then jumps one step along every line. Muted inboxes block it.
- Keep going until the storm has nowhere left to go. You win if the flooded count stays within the limit.
What you see on the board
| Sign | What it means | First appears |
|---|---|---|
| Red inbox | Flooded. The storm spreads from here every turn. | Monday |
| Orange ring | Next in line. It floods on the next turn unless you mute it. | Monday |
| Blue ring | Muted. Safe, and it blocks the storm. | Monday |
| Team inbox (×3) | Counts for several people. Losing it costs more. | Wednesday |
| Two senders | Two people hit Reply All, so the storm starts in two places. | Thursday |
Tips for stopping the storm
- Count what is behind each person. A mute saves the inbox and everyone the storm can only reach through it.
- Look for the narrow places. One person who links two groups is worth more than a person in a crowd.
- You cannot save everyone next in line. Decide which ones to give up before you tap.
- Sometimes the best mute is further away. Let the storm take a dead end while you close the door to a bigger group.
- Use undo. Try a plan, watch where the storm goes, and step back.
How the week gets harder
| Day | Office | What is new |
|---|---|---|
| Monday | About 10 people | One sender. The obvious mute works. |
| Tuesday | About 13 people | You need to plan three mutes. |
| Wednesday | About 16 people | Team inboxes that count for two or three people. |
| Thursday | About 18 people | Two senders at once. |
| Friday | 20 to 24 people | A big office with large teams and only one best first move. |
Saturday plays like a Wednesday and Sunday like a Tuesday.
Frequently asked questions
Is Reply All Storm free?
Yes. There is no account, no download and no paywall.
What is a reply-all storm?
It is what happens when many people answer a message that went to a large mailing list by using Reply All. Each answer goes to everyone, and inboxes fill up fast. The game turns that into a puzzle.
Can every puzzle be solved?
Yes. The target of each day is the best result that can be reached, checked by computer.
When does the new puzzle appear?
At midnight in your local time.
Can I play earlier puzzles?
Yes. Open the calendar button at the top of the game and pick any day from the past eight weeks.
Does it work on a phone?
Yes. Tap a person to mute their inbox.
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