Documentation
Host Guide
Getting Started
As a host, you have the power to create and manage engaging trivia games. This guide will help you understand all the hosting features.
Host Dashboard
Your host dashboard provides:
- Overview of all your games
- Game creation tools
- Quick access to active games
- Game management controls
Creating Games
Game Setup Options
| Option | Description |
|---|---|
| Category | Select a general topic area |
| Theme | Specify a custom theme within the category |
| Question Count | Choose how many questions (5-20) |
| Time per Question | Set answer time limit (15-120 seconds) |
| Difficulty | Easy, Medium, Hard, or Mixed |
| Answer Match Threshold | How strict answer matching should be |
| Review Mode | Automatic or Manual answer validation |
Managing Games
Host Controls
Before Game
- Share game code with players
- Monitor joining teams
- Remove problematic teams
- Add custom questions
During Game
- Start/end game
- Control question progression
- Review and override answers
- Monitor leaderboard
Presentation View
Display Options
The presentation view is designed for displaying on a large screen or projector:
- Clear, large-format question display
- Visible countdown timer
- QR code for easy joining
- Real-time leaderboard updates
Open the presentation view in a separate window/screen while managing the game
Answer Review
Review Modes
Automatic Mode
- Uses fuzzy matching
- Configurable match threshold
- Quick gameplay
- Good for straightforward answers
Manual Mode
- Host reviews each answer
- Override capabilities
- More control
- Better for complex answers
Manual mode may slow down gameplay but provides more accuracy