What happens if you type a word that isn’t in the game?
If you type a word Survive Your Ideas doesn’t know, one of three things usually happens: nothing spawns, the game turns it into a similar word it does know, or Roblox’s filter blocks it. Spelling matters, so stick to words you know work.
The three things that can happen
- Nothing happens. Your turn is used and nothing spawns.
- A similar word happens. The game matches your word to one it knows.
- It gets blocked. Roblox’s filter can block a word. Players report it shows as #### and another Writer is picked.
Other spellings that work
Some words work with more than one spelling:
| You type | You get |
|---|---|
| black_hole, blackhole | Black Hole |
| time_stop | Time Stop |
| kingkong | King Kong |
| sirenhead | Siren Head |
| godzilla (reported) | Dinosaur |
| floor is lava (reported) | Lava |
Do capital letters matter?
Capital letters don’t seem to matter, but spaces can. “Black Hole” and “blackhole” may not always behave the same.
Check a word before you type it
Use the search on our word list: it tells you if a word is in our list, even the ones that aren’t free.
Don’t try to sneak words past the filter. It breaks Roblox’s rules, and a blocked word wastes your turn.
Quick answers
Does capitalisation matter in Survive Your Ideas?
Usually not. Spelling and spaces matter more.
What does #### mean when someone types?
Roblox’s filter blocked the word. Players report another Writer is picked.