Launching Basic Buzz Mode

To launch Buzz Mode, first toggle the Buzz Mode switch to ON in your Game Settings panel before starting the session.

Turn the Buzz Mode toggle ON in the Game Settings popup

How it Works & Joining

Players scan the QR Code displayed on the lobby screen or click the Joining Link provided by the host. This loads the participant portal on their smartphones instantly.

The connection screen showing instructions and QR code for incoming players

Topbar Navigation & Icons

Once they've accessed the portal, players simply need to Enter their Name and click the Join button. They will then be ready to buzz in as soon as the question appears.

Step 1: Enter your name to join the buzz lobby

Step 2: Successfully connected and ready to buzz in

Connecting Participants & Starting the Game

As participants join, their names appear instantly in the Connected Participants list on the host's screen. Once everyone is in, the host clicks Let's Play to begin the gameplay.

Rounds Screens

Before entering questions, the game shows the Round list. The Host Screen displays all available rounds/categories in the game, while the Participant Screen displays a waiting screen.

Host Round Screen

Participant Wait Screen

Round Name Screen

When a specific round starts, the Host Screen displays the Round Name, and the Participant Screen shows a synchronized wait message.

Host Round Name Screen

Participant Wait Screen

The Question Screen

Once the game starts, the Host Screen displays the question details and scoring list. The Participant Screen shows a waiting message until the buzzer is opened.

Host Question Screen

Participant Wait Screen

Question Screen - Buzz Mode Topbar Navigation & Icons

Opening the Buzzer

Once the host is ready for players to respond, they can click the Open Buzzer button on the question screen. This action prepares the game for the competition.

Host: Open Buzzer Screen

Participant: Waiting to Buzz

Buzzing In

Once active, the large red Buzz button is revealed to players. The fastest player to buzz locks out others and is displayed on the host's screen.

Host: Active Buzzer Screen

Participant: Active Buzz Button

Host Controls & Answer Management

Once a player has buzzed in, a scorepopup card is displayed to the host, and the active participant's phone updates with an answer interface.

Host: Score Card & Validation Controls

Participant: Answer Screen

Winner Screen & Final Results

At the conclusion of the game, clicking the Winner icon displays the final cumulative scores and podium animation to celebrate the champion.

Host: Winner Standings

Participant: Victory Screen

Host Side Interface

As a host, you have a centralized dashboard to manage the game flow. The main screen displays the game board, a large QR code for easy joining, and the unique game connection code.

Host Dashboard: The central hub for managing your List Crowd Mode session

Host Controls & Navigation

Game Settings

Clicking the Game Settings icon opens a configuration modal where you can fine-tune the gameplay experience.

Configure your game with these specialized Crowd Mode settings

Joining Instructions

When you click the How to Join icon in the topbar, a clear modal appears for your audience. This helps ensure everyone knows exactly how to connect their devices.

The joining screen provides clear steps for participants to connect

Participant Experience

Participants can join by scanning the QR code or clicking the shared link. On their device, they will be prompted to enter the game code to enter the session.

Participant Side: Enter Code

Participant Side: Connected

Real-time Participant Tracking

Once participants join, the host can see them appearing in the "Connected Players" list in real-time. This allows the host to monitor attendance and ensure everyone is ready before starting the game.

Host View: Monitoring connected players in real-time as they join

Rounds Screens

The Rounds Screen displays all available question categories or rounds in your game. In Crowd Mode, the host views this list to select the category they wish to present next, while the participants see a wait screen on their devices until the category is introduced.

Host View: Rounds Screen

Participant View: Rounds Wait Screen

Topbar Navigation & Icons (Rounds Screen)

Round Name Screen

Once a category/round is selected by the host, the Round Name Screen appears, introducing the chosen topic in large, bold text. This screen synchronizes across all devices, displaying the round name to both the host and the crowd.

Host View: Round Name Screen

Participant View: Round Name Screen

Topbar Navigation & Icons (Round Name Screen)

The Question Screen

Once a question is opened by the host, the screen displays the current question topic and provides a comprehensive set of controls to manage the session. From this screen, you can control the pace of the game, play sound effects, and manage question visibility.

Host View: Active Question Screen

Participant View: Answer Slots Screen

Question Screen Host Controls

Answer Statistics & Results

Once participants have submitted their answers or the host reveals the result, the screen displays a real-time breakdown of the responses. You can see the percentage of the audience that got various answers correct, along with the exact count of participants for every correct list item revealed.

Answer Statistics (Overview)

Answer Distribution Statistics

Audience Response Summary

Topbar Navigation & Icons (Answer Statistics)

Winners & Final Results

At the end of the game, both the host and participants see the final standings. The host screen displays a celebratory winner's podium featuring the top three players.

Final Winner Standings (Podium)

Detailed Final Rankings Export

From the host's winner screen, you can click Export to Excel at the top right to download a detailed report of all participant performance data. The exit icon at the top left allows you to close the game and return to the main dashboard.

On the participant's device, they receive a personal summary of their performance, including their total score, final rank, and the number of correct vs. wrong answers.

Host Side Interface

As a host, you can easily transition into Classroom Mode by selecting a classroom from your list. The host dashboard remains familiar, with controls optimized for classroom management.

Host View: Selecting a predefined classroom to start the session

Host Controls & Navigation

Game Settings

The Game Settings modal allows you to configure rules like Auto-Submit, Auto-Host, and Leaderboard visibility, ensuring the game fits your teaching style.

Configure your game with specialized Classroom Mode settings

Classroom Integration

If you want to use a predefined list of students, click the Classroom icon in the topbar. This opens a modal where you can select one of your saved classrooms, seamlessly converting your Crowd Mode session into a Classroom Mode session.

Select a classroom to transition from Crowd Mode to Classroom Mode

Student Joining Process

Students join by scanning the QR code or clicking the link. Since this is a classroom session, they will see their name in the student list and will be required to enter the PIN provided by the teacher to join the session.

Student View: Select Your Name

Student View: Enter Secure PIN

Real-time Attendance Tracking

As students log in, the teacher can see them appearing in the "Connected Players" list in real-time, ensuring everyone is present before the lesson starts.

Teacher View: Monitoring connected students in real-time

Rounds Screens

The Rounds Screen displays all available question rounds in your game. In Classroom Mode, the teacher selects the round they wish to present next, while students see a synchronized waiting screen on their devices until the round is introduced.

Teacher View: Rounds Screen

Student View: Rounds Wait Screen

Topbar Navigation & Icons (Rounds Screen)

Round Name Screen

Once a round is selected by the teacher, the Round Name Screen appears, introducing the chosen topic in large, bold text. This screen synchronizes across all devices, displaying the round name to both the teacher and the students.

Teacher View: Round Name Screen

Student View: Round Name Screen

Topbar Navigation & Icons (Round Name Screen)

The Question Screen

Once the game begins, the teacher's screen displays the active question. In Classroom Mode, the teacher controls question visibility and pacing, while students view a synchronized answer submission interface on their own devices.

Teacher View: Active Question Screen

Student View: Answer Submission Screen

Teacher Controls

Monitoring Student Progress

By clicking the LEFT button, the teacher can see a list of students who haven't yet submitted their answers and can manually end the question if needed.

Identify students who are still working on the current question

Classroom Results & Statistics

After each question, the teacher can review the class performance statistics, showing the percentage and count of students for each answer choice.

Answer Statistics Overview

Response Distribution

Student Interface & Submission

Students receive a summary of their performance on their devices. Depending on the teacher's settings, they may submit answers automatically or manually via the submission button.

Student View: Answer Interface

Student View: Score Tracking

Winners & Final Reports

The final podium celebrates the top students. Teachers can export the full classroom performance report to Excel for grade tracking and analysis.

Teacher View: Final class standings and export options

Host View: Detailed student performance export for gradebook and analysis

How to Launch Solo Mode

1. From the Game Preview page, locate and click the primary Play button.

Game Preview Page: Click the primary Play button to open the options popup

2. A Select Game Mode popup will appear. In the bottom-right corner of this modal, you will find the Play Solo button.

Game Mode Selector: Click 'Play Solo' in the bottom right corner

3. Alternatively, you may configure game settings and click the Start Game option after selecting Solo Mode.

Solo Mode Settings: Set up options and click start

4. Click the Play Solo button or configure the settings with scoreboard toggled OFF to launch the game instantly.

List Setup Screen: Final launch configurations in Solo Mode (Scoreboard OFF)

Rounds Screens

The Rounds Screen displays all available rounds/categories in your list game, letting you select which category to tackle.

Select a category round to begin testing your knowledge

Round Name Screen

The Round Name Screen introduces the selected category topic before revealing the question details.

Introductory screen displaying the name of the round

Question Screen

The Question Screen presents the main challenge prompt or item category that needs to be listed.

Main question screen displaying the list topic

Playing Screen

During active gameplay, the Playing Screen reveals the answer slots. You can recall correct list items individually before revealing them.

Playing screen showing answer slots

Answer Reveal Screen

The Answer Reveal Screen shows the full details of all correct list answers and highlights items that were guessed correctly.

Revealed answers showing accuracy and performance breakdown

Winner Screen & Game Results

Once all rounds are completed, the final Winner Screen provides a detailed performance summary of your solo session.

Victory standings displaying overall solo session performance stats

Solo Gameplay Controls

During a solo gameplay session, you have access to quick interactive controls in the top-right corner to manage your experience:

Assignment Dashboard

In your dashboard, you can manage all active assignments. You can see the unique Assignment Link, monitor the Expiration Date, and quickly create a New Assignment.

Assignment Dashboard: Create assignments and copy assignment links for participants

Player Enrollment

When players open the assignment link, they are greeted with a professional join screen. To track progress and identify players, they must enter their Full Name and Email Address before clicking Start Assignment.

Player Join Portal: Participants enter identification info to start the assignment

Rounds Screen

The Rounds Screen displays all available rounds in the list quiz. In Assignment Mode, players can see their overall progress as they complete individual rounds.

Rounds Screen: Access all rounds available in the assignment

Round Name Screen

Before entering active gameplay, the Round Name Screen highlights the title and theme of the upcoming list questions, preparing the student for the task.

Round Name Screen: Displays active round before gameplay

Question Screen

The Question Screen lists the prompt for the player, introducing the category or primary list objective before answering begins.

Question Screen: Displays the list prompt and items to be solved

Playing Screen

During active gameplay, players type answers one by one. Correct list items are populated on the board, encouraging critical thinking and recall speed.

Active Playing: Typing and checking off answers on the list board

Scoreboard & Answer Reveal Screen

Once time runs out or the list is fully completed, the Scoreboard & Reveal screen displays the full set of list items, revealing correct vs missed items.

Scoreboard & Reveal: Detailed breakdown of revealed list answers

Assignment Results Screen

Upon completing the assignment, students see a comprehensive summary of their performance:

Results Summary: Detailed percentage breakdown of your performance