How to run a group quiz on a TV or projector

A quiz feels more like an event when everyone can look up at the same screen. With a GroupGames room, the questions and answers appear on a shared display while each person answers privately on their own phone, tablet or laptop. It works for a living room, a classroom, an office party or a quiz night in a hall.

What you need

• A TV, monitor or projector connected to a laptop or another device with a web browser.
• A phone or other device for each player, connected to the internet.
• A GroupGames room. Free rooms hold up to 8 people including the host; paid rooms hold more.

Step by step

1. Create a room on your own device and add a quiz, such as a Quiz Together pack, to the lineup.
2. Invite players. Share the room code or invite link, or show the invite QR code so people can scan it from their seats.
3. Turn on the presenter screen. In the room, choose Enable presenter screen, then open the presenter link on the device connected to the TV or projector and select Enter full screen.
4. Start the quiz. Players answer on their own devices while the big screen shows the question, the A to D options and a countdown.

What the big screen shows

While a question is open, the presenter screen shows how many people have answered and ticks each player's name as they lock in. Choices stay private until the answer is revealed. On the reveal, the screen shows how many people picked each option and highlights the correct answer, which is a good moment for a quick bit of commentary from the host.

Between games the screen shows the room code, host announcements, the next game and the room leaders, so latecomers can join without interrupting.

Tips for a smooth quiz

• Test the presenter screen on the actual TV or projector before guests arrive, including the sound and screen sleep settings.
• Read each question aloud for people who are further from the screen.
• Choose content that suits your group, and give people the option to watch instead of playing.
• Keep the presenter link private. Anyone with it can view the screen, so do not post it in public chats or on a stream.

Free rooms hold up to 8 entries; Social rooms hold up to 100 and Host Pro rooms up to 500, including the host. Social is £2.99 per month or £29.00 per year paid upfront; Host Pro is £7.99 per month or £79.00 per year paid upfront. Plans renew automatically until cancelled.

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