What are game modes?
Hey Quiz offers various scoring modes and gameplay mechanics that let you customize the quiz to your needs. You can choose how points are calculated and whether participants have limited “lives”.Scoring modes
Scoring mode determines how points are awarded for answers.Standard
Classic scoring. Faster answer = more points. No penalties for mistakes.
Accuracy
Points for correct, penalties for wrong. Promotes thoughtful answers.
Streak
Bonuses for consecutive correct answers. Streak resets on mistake.
Gameplay mechanics
Additionally, you can enable special mechanics:Survival
Limited lives. Wrong answer = lose a life.
Team mode
Team competition. Points sum to team score.
Scoring modes comparison
| Aspect | Standard | Accuracy | Streak |
|---|---|---|---|
| Points for correct | Yes (time-based) | Yes (fixed) | Yes + streak bonus |
| Penalty for wrong | No | Yes | Streak break |
| Time impact | High | None | Medium |
| Best for | Competition | Knowledge tests | Dynamic games |
Combining modes
Scoring modes and mechanics can be combined. For example:
- Standard + Teams = timed team competition
- Streak + Survival = intense elimination
- Accuracy + Teams = team knowledge test
How to choose a mode?
Standard - choose when:
- Running an entertainment quiz
- You want to reward speed
- Participants enjoy competition
Accuracy - choose when:
- It’s an educational quiz or exam
- You want to discourage guessing
- Thoughtful answers matter
Streak - choose when:
- You want to build tension
- Participants are engaged
- Quiz has many questions
Survival - choose when:
- You want an elimination element
- Quiz should be intense
- Participants enjoy challenges
Teams - choose when:
- You have a large group
- You want collaboration between participants
- Team building event
Where to set the mode?
You choose the mode when creating a session:1
Click Start quiz
From My quizzes panel.
2
Choose scoring mode
Standard, Accuracy, or Streak.
3
Optionally enable Survival
And set number of lives (1-10).
4
Optionally enable Teams
And choose number of teams (2-8).
5
Create session
Click the confirm button.
Default mode
If you don’t change settings, the quiz will start with:- Scoring: Standard
- Survival: Disabled
- Teams: Disabled