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