Hosting live quiz games
Hosting a live quiz game with FlexiQuiz Live is a great way to energize and excite your audience while testing their knowledge.
You can host a live quiz on a large screen or projector, or a video meeting. Your audience can participate using their device connected to the internet.
A live quiz is played in real time, with a host controlling the pace while participants answer questions simultaneously.
This guide shows you how to be the ultimate quiz master.
How to host a live quiz game
- To start, build your live quiz game with FlexiQuiz. You can add your own questions, or save time by quickly generating them with AI. Learn more about making a live quiz.
- Before sharing your live quiz, we recommend you practice and check your quiz material. To practice as a host, click Play Demo Quiz and choose the host option. This allows you to try your live quiz with computer-generated players. Learn more about playing your quiz as a demo.
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Once you're ready to start, click Play Live Quiz. The live lounge opens, displaying options to share your quiz, shows players waiting, and lets you start the game.
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You can invite players to join via flexiquiz.com/live and quoting the access code or by sharing the QR code displayed on the live lounge screen.
Top tip! The access code is valid for 24 hours.
- As players join the quiz you will see their name appear on the players list.
- Once you and your players are ready, click Start Quiz. The 3-second countdown begins, and then the first screen appears.
- You can read the content aloud, show it on your screen, or let players view it on their devices.
- If you have a text / media slide, click Next to move to the next page.
- If you have a question slide, you can track how many players have responded and check the time remaining. Click Answers to stop further submissions and show the answers screen.
- Once the time runs out, players will not be allowed to respond. Your screen will show the correct answer and the number of players who have given each response. Click Results to view the leaderboard.
- The leaderboard lists each player's current position based on points and their fastest time.
- Click Next to move to the following slide.
- The final slide is the leaderboard, which presents the top three players with medals. You can also celebrate with confetti.
Frequently asked questions
Can I host a live quiz game for free?
Yes, you can host a live quiz with up to 20 players for free with FlexiQuiz.
How many players can join a live quiz game?
The number of concurrent players depends on your FlexiQuiz subscription.
Essentials: Up to 50 players.
Premium: Up to 200 players.
Enterprise: Up to 400 players.
If you would like more players, contact us to discuss your requirements.
What happens if the players lose their internet connection?
If the player has a short connection issue, a message will appear telling them that we are trying to reconnect them. If we are unable to reconnect them, they will need to start the game again.
Can players join late?
Yes, players can join at any time. If players attempt to join while you are presenting a question, they will need to wait until the next question starts.
Can I view the players' scores after the quiz game?
Yes, you can view the scores on the leaderboard that appears at the end of the quiz.
You can also view scores on your Analyze screen.
Relevant help guides:
How to add images to your live quiz
Blog: Benefits of live quiz games for teaching
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