Meta Words are special inputs in Survive Your Ideas that start with a slash, such as /undo or /god. Matches are survival fights where players take turns typing words that set off chaotic effects, and each Meta Word adds a different tool to that mix. Some undo the effect before them, some hide what you type, and others bring bigger changes like money raining across the map. Knowing how they work and what they cost makes it easier to choose.
Type
Cash
/double
- Price
- 250,000 Cash
- How to Unlock
- Lobby Meta Words menu
- Effect
- Your next word happens twice.
/secret
- Price
- 250,000 Cash
- How to Unlock
- Lobby Meta Words menu
- Effect
- Other players cannot see your words.
/lag
- Price
- 400,000 Cash
- How to Unlock
- Lobby Meta Words menu
- Effect
- Everyone lags except you.
/undo
- Price
- 400,000 Cash
- How to Unlock
- Lobby Meta Words menu
- Effect
- Undo the last word.
/ghost
- Price
- 500,000 Cash
- How to Unlock
- Lobby Meta Words menu
- Effect
- Ghosts appear and grab things.
/jackpot
- Price
- 750,000 Cash
- How to Unlock
- Lobby Meta Words menu
- Effect
- Rain money over the map.
Type
Robux
/god
- Price
- 499 Robux
- Uses
- Once per match
- How to Unlock
- Game pass
- Effect
- Your words activate instantly for 30 seconds.
/chaos
- Price
- 399 Robux
- Uses
- Once per match
- How to Unlock
- Game pass
- Effect
- Ten random words at once.
/reset
- Price
- 499 Robux
- Uses
- Once per match
- How to Unlock
- Game pass
- Effect
- Resets the world and heals everyone.
/admin
- Price
- 1,449 Robux
- Uses
- Once per match
- How to Unlock
- Game pass
- Effect
- Admin commands until the match ends.
How Meta Words Work in Survive Your Ideas
Each match gives every player a turn to write, and the game makes sure everyone gets one before anyone gets a second turn. On your turn, you type a word to set off its effect, and Meta Words are typed the same way. The slash is what matters, because typing the same name without it is an ordinary word and won't trigger the Meta Word.
To use one, unlock it first in the Meta Words menu in the lobby and check its unlock requirement. Then, on your turn, enter its name with the leading slash. If it doesn't seem to work, check the spelling and make sure you've unlocked it before trying anything else.
How to Unlock Meta Words with Cash
Cash is the main currency in Survive Your Ideas, and most of it comes from how long you survive. The longer you last in a match, the more you earn. You also get one-time Cash rewards for registering new words in the Index, which can add up toward your next unlock.
Cash Meta Words cost between 250,000 and 750,000 Cash each, so every unlock is a real decision about what to save for. Because they're bought with Cash you earn in play, you never need Robux for them.
Premium Meta Words and Robux
Premium Meta Words are sold for Robux as game passes, so Cash can't unlock them. Check the price and terms on the in-game purchase screen before you buy, since that's where the current cost is shown. Once bought, a premium word stays unlocked for you.
Each premium word can only be used once per match, so the moment you choose to use it matters. Think about when it will help most before you type it.
Which Meta Word Should You Pick First?
No single Meta Word is the best first pick for everyone, so start with the problem you want to solve. /undo is the most direct fix for a bad moment, since it cancels the effect of the word before it. /double repeats the effect of your next word, and /secret keeps what you type hidden from other players.
Words like /jackpot and /ghost change the whole map, while /lag only affects the other players. Match each effect against how you actually play before you decide.
Meta Words That Can Help or Hurt You
/chaos and /reset can swing a round in either direction. /chaos triggers ten random words at once, so the outcome depends on what comes up. /reset can benefit or harm the player who used it, depending on the round.
Because of that, treat them as a gamble rather than a sure fix. Use one when you're ready for the result to go either way, and don't build your whole round around it.
FAQ
Is /god the same as GOD in Survive Your Ideas?
No. Typing the ordinary word GOD gives a different result, such as a power star appearing. /god is a premium Meta Word that makes your words activate immediately for 30 seconds. It isn't a shield, since it doesn't make you invincible.
Is /jackpot a code in Survive Your Ideas?
No. /jackpot is a Meta Word you unlock in the lobby menu for 750,000 Cash, and entering it on your turn rains money over the map. It isn't a free money trick, since you still need to save up Cash to unlock it.
What is the Index in Survive Your Ideas?
The Index sorts the words you've entered into sections. When you enter a word the game recognizes, its Index entry unlocks, and that's how you become eligible for the one-time Cash rewards.
