Setup
- Open Doozy in Slack → Start activity → Introductions → Doozy Roulette
- Configure the settings below
- Click Start
Configuration
Participants
| Source | Description |
|---|---|
| Channel members | Everyone in a Slack channel |
| Individuals | Specific people you select |
| Groups | Team or department members (HRIS required) |
| New hires | Recently joined employees (HRIS required) |
| Managers | People with direct reports (HRIS required) |
Matching Preferences
| Setting | Options |
|---|---|
| Group size | 2, 3, or 4 people per match |
| Cross-team | Prioritize different teams (HRIS required) |
| Seniority | Match similar or different levels (HRIS required) |
| Tenure | Match similar or different tenure (HRIS required) |
| Location | Same or different locations (HRIS required) |
| Intro message | Custom message sent with match notification |
Schedule
- Frequency: Weekly, bi-weekly, or monthly
- Start date: When to make the first matches
Meeting
| Setting | Description |
|---|---|
| Duration | 15, 30, or 60 minutes |
| Location | Doozy, Google Meet, Zoom, Teams, or In Person |
| Reminders | Nudge matches who haven’t scheduled (after 3 or 6 days) |
| Activity | Add a quiz or icebreaker for Doozy video calls |
Advanced
- Notify channel: Post matches publicly in the channel
- Upcoming notification: Alert users before matches are made (channel, DM, or none)
- Allow opt-out: Let users skip permanently
- Exclude users: Prevent specific people from being matched
FAQ
Can people skip a week?
Can people skip a week?
Yes. We notify users before matches are made so they can skip that round.
How do I stop or edit Roulette?
How do I stop or edit Roulette?
Use the Manage activities shortcut in Slack to update or cancel.
How do I opt out?
How do I opt out?
Leave the channel, ask an admin to exclude you, or click “opt-out” when notified.
How does matching work?
How does matching work?
We avoid repeating recent matches and apply your algorithm preferences (cross-team, seniority, tenure, location).