How It Works

Your path to trivia glory

From first sign-in to the final leaderboard, every game is designed to be quick, social, and exciting.

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Getting started

How To Play

Watch this quick guide to learn how to join, buzz in, answer questions, and stay in the game.

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Game scenarios

Rules of the Game

Watch each scenario and learn how correct answers, missed answers, timers, and strikes affect the next round.

Scenario 01First to Buzz in & Answer Correctly

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Winner stays on

First to Buzz in & Answer Correctly

The first player buzzes in and answers correctly before time expires.

The correct player advances to the next round.
Their opponent receives one strike.
A new opponent is randomly selected from the player pool.

3Three-strike ruleEvery player with fewer than three strikes returns to the player pool and may be selected again. A player is eliminated only after receiving their third strike.

Scenario 02First to Buzz in & Answer Incorrectly

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Opponent gets a chance

First to Buzz in & Answer Incorrectly

The first player buzzes in but gives an incorrect answer before time expires.

The first player receives one strike.
The second player gets an opportunity to answer.
A correct second player advances; a wrong answer or timeout gives them a strike too.

3Three-strike ruleIf the second player is also wrong or runs out of time, two new players are selected for the next round. Anyone with fewer than three strikes goes back into the pool; three strikes means elimination.

Scenario 03First to Buzz in & Fail to Answer in Time

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Timer expires

First to Buzz in & Fail to Answer in Time

The first player buzzes in but does not answer before the timer runs out.

The first player receives one strike.
Their opponent gets an opportunity to answer.
A correct opponent advances; a timeout or wrong answer gives them a strike too.

3Three-strike ruleIf neither player completes a correct answer, two new players are chosen for the next round. Players with fewer than three strikes return to the pool and remain eligible to play again.

Scenario 04No One Buzzes in on Time

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Both players strike

No One Buzzes in on Time

Both players fail to buzz in before the question timer expires.

Both players receive one strike.
Both return to the pool if they have fewer than three strikes.
Two players are randomly selected for the next round.

3Three-strike ruleThe next pairing can include either of the same players because everyone under three strikes remains eligible. Once a player reaches three strikes, they are eliminated from the game.

Five simple steps

Ready. Set. Think.

No complicated setup. Join a room, answer live questions, and see where your knowledge takes you.

Create your account

Make it yours

Choose an avatar and personalize your trivia profile.

Join a live game

Browse available sessions and enter the room before the countdown ends.

Answer fast

Pick the best answer—accuracy and speed help you earn more points.

Climb the leaderboard

Follow the live rankings, celebrate the winners, and return for the next challenge.

Think you have what it takes?

Your next challenge is waiting.

Join a game

How It Works

Your path to trivia glory

From first sign-in to the final leaderboard, every game is designed to be quick, social, and exciting.

Home/How It Works

Getting started

How To Play

Watch this quick guide to learn how to join, buzz in, answer questions, and stay in the game.

Click video to play

Game scenarios

Rules of the Game

Watch each scenario and learn how correct answers, missed answers, timers, and strikes affect the next round.

Scenario 01First to Buzz in & Answer Correctly

Click video to play

Winner stays on

First to Buzz in & Answer Correctly

The first player buzzes in and answers correctly before time expires.

The correct player advances to the next round.
Their opponent receives one strike.
A new opponent is randomly selected from the player pool.

3Three-strike ruleEvery player with fewer than three strikes returns to the player pool and may be selected again. A player is eliminated only after receiving their third strike.

Scenario 02First to Buzz in & Answer Incorrectly

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Opponent gets a chance

First to Buzz in & Answer Incorrectly

The first player buzzes in but gives an incorrect answer before time expires.

The first player receives one strike.
The second player gets an opportunity to answer.
A correct second player advances; a wrong answer or timeout gives them a strike too.

Scenario 03First to Buzz in & Fail to Answer in Time

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Timer expires

First to Buzz in & Fail to Answer in Time

The first player buzzes in but does not answer before the timer runs out.

The first player receives one strike.
Their opponent gets an opportunity to answer.
A correct opponent advances; a timeout or wrong answer gives them a strike too.

Scenario 04No One Buzzes in on Time

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Both players strike

No One Buzzes in on Time

Both players fail to buzz in before the question timer expires.

Both players receive one strike.
Both return to the pool if they have fewer than three strikes.
Two players are randomly selected for the next round.

Five simple steps

Ready. Set. Think.

No complicated setup. Join a room, answer live questions, and see where your knowledge takes you.

Create your account

Make it yours

Choose an avatar and personalize your trivia profile.

Join a live game

Browse available sessions and enter the room before the countdown ends.

Answer fast

Pick the best answer—accuracy and speed help you earn more points.

Climb the leaderboard

Follow the live rankings, celebrate the winners, and return for the next challenge.

Think you have what it takes?

Your next challenge is waiting.

Join a game