How paired games work in a group room

When a host selects a paired room game, participants play matches against another room player on their own devices. Games such as Tic Tac Toe, Counter Drop, RPS Arena and Snake Duel use paired room formats.

What happens with an odd number?

One unpaired player receives a bye and one room point for that game. In each match, a winner receives one point; if the match is a draw, both players receive one point. When every pair has a winner, roughly half the players receive a point, plus any unpaired player.

Keep your event moving

1. Tell players how scoring and byes work before launching.
2. Give everyone time to finish and use the host's game controls if a round must be paused or cancelled.
3. Review the results, then switch to a shared quiz, drawing or another game.

Check each game's room instructions: a turn-based room version may differ from its standalone version. A player who leaves or is removed may forfeit an active match.

Free rooms hold up to 8 people; paid rooms hold up to 100, including the host. The paid room is £4.99 per month and renews automatically until cancelled.

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