Overview
After clicking Start in the lobby, the actual quiz session begins. As the host, you have full control over the pace and flow of the quiz.Host view
Screen elements
| Element | Description |
|---|---|
| Question | Current question text |
| Answers | List of possible answers |
| Timer | Countdown timer |
| Response counter | How many have answered |
| Progress bar | Which question out of total |
| Control panel | Action buttons |
Control panel
Available actions:Show answer
Reveals the correct answer to all participants.
Next question
Moves to the next question.
Pause timer
Stops the countdown (optional).
Show ranking
Displays current leaderboard.
Question flow
1
Question displays
Participants see the question and answers. Timer starts counting down.
2
Participants answer
Everyone chooses their answer. You see the response counter.
3
Time runs out
Timer reaches zero or everyone has answered.
4
Show the answer
Click “Show answer” - participants see if they got it right.
5
Move forward
Click “Next question” or “Show ranking”.
Question statistics
After each question ends, you see:| Statistic | Meaning |
|---|---|
| Answer distribution | How many chose each option |
| Correct percentage | What % answered correctly |
| Average time | How fast they answered |
| Fastest answer | Who answered first |
Leaderboard
When to show the leaderboard?
You have flexibility - you can show the ranking:- After every question
- Every few questions
- Only at the end
Leaderboard elements
- Position - rank in the standings
- Avatar and nickname - participant identification
- Points - current point total
- Position change - up/down arrows
Team mode
If you enabled team mode:Team ranking
- Individual points sum to team score
- You see a separate team ranking
- You can switch between individual and team views
Team statistics
- Team average points
- Best player on the team
- Team’s correct answer percentage
Survival mode
If you enabled Survival mode:Lives indicator
- Each participant has visible lives count
- Wrong answer = lose a life
- Eliminated players are marked
Raise Hand questions
Special flow for Raise Hand questions:1
Question displays
Participants see a “Raise Hand” button.
2
Someone raises hand
First participant is highlighted. Timer stops.
3
Verbal answer
Participant answers verbally.
4
Host evaluation
You click “Correct” or “Wrong”.
5
Continue
If wrong - next person can try.
Problems during session
Participant disconnected
Participant disconnected
- Will automatically return after refresh
- Their answers are preserved
- Can continue the quiz
Timer counting too fast/slow
Timer counting too fast/slow
- Timer is synchronized with server
- Check internet connection
- Refresh page if problems persist
Answers not registering
Answers not registering
- Check participant’s connection
- Ask them to refresh the page
- In extreme cases - restart session
Pausing the session
There’s no formal pause function, but you can:
- Wait before clicking “Next question”
- Stop the timer (if available)
- Display ranking and discuss results
Keyboard shortcuts
| Action | Shortcut |
|---|---|
| Next question | Space or → |
| Show answer | Enter |
| Show ranking | R |
Tips for hosts
Maintain contact with participants - comment on questions, praise fast answers.
Control the pace - don’t rush between questions.
React to technical issues - pause if someone has problems.
Build tension - pause briefly before revealing the answer.