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  • How can I add students using CSV files to a classroom?

    Adding students via a CSV file is a convenient way to populate your classroom in TriviaMaker. Here’s how to do it:

    Step 1: Open the Classroom Details screen.

    Step 2: Click/Tap on the Add Student From CSV Button.

    Step 3: Select the “Upload CSV file” option.

    Your CSV file will be imported into your classroom with your student details.

    Instructions: If you are importing student details from a CSV file, you’ll need to start by adding your student information to a blank CSV file. You can download this blank CSV file from the provided steps.

  • How can I make changes to classroom information?

    You can follow these steps to make changes to classroom information in TriviaMaker.

    Here’s how to do it:

    Step 1: Open the Classroom Details screen.

    Step 2: Edit Classroom Name and Description. (Description is optional.)

    Step 3: Edit your classroom image.

    Step 4: Click/Tap on the edit icon.

    Step 5: Edit Classroom Slug.

    Step 6: Hit the “Save” button.

    Important notice: You cannot modify the details of a classroom imported from Google Classroom, but you can make changes to a classroom that was added manually.

  • How can I add students to my classroom manually?

    You can add students to your classroom manually in TriviaMaker by following these steps:

    Step 1: Open the Classroom Details screen.

    Step 2: Click/Tap on the Add Student Manually Button.

    Step 3: Upload Student Image.

    Step 4: Enter First Name.

    Step 5: Enter Last Name.

    Step 6: Enter the Student’s Email.

    Step 7: The PIN has already been generated. If you need to make any changes or edits, you have the option to do so.

    Step 8: Hit Save Button. If you select the ‘Save and Create New’ button, you can continue adding more students to your class.

  • How do I create a new classroom?

    Creating a new classroom in TriviaMaker is a straightforward process. Here’s how to do it:

    Step 1: Navigate to https://triviamaker.com/my-classrooms/.

    Step 2: Click/Tap on the “+” icon below the classroom screen.

    Step 3: Upload Classroom Image.

    Step 4: Enter the Class Name in the “Enter class name” field.

    Step 5: Enter the Class Description in the “Description” field.

    Step 6: Hit the “Save” button.

  • How to Edit student’s details in Classroom?

    TriviaMaker allows the editing of student details within a classroom. Here’s how:

    Step 1: Open the Classroom Details screen.

    Step 2: Click/Tap on the three-dot icon and select the edit option.

    Step 3: Edit the Student’s Image.

    Step 4: Edit the Student’s First Name, Last Name, Email, and Pin.

    Step 5: Hit the “Save” button.

    Important notice: You cannot modify the details of a classroom imported from Google Classroom, but you can make changes to a classroom that was added manually.

  • What is the process for incorporating Google Classroom integration?

    TriviaMaker already offers Google Classroom integration! Here’s a quick rundown of the process:

    Step 1: Navigate to https://triviamaker.com/my-classrooms/

    Step 2: Click/Tap on the “Google Classroom” button.

    Step 3: Select your “Gmail account“.

    Step 4: Click on the “Continue” button.

    Step 5: Pick a class that you’d like to add to your classroom.

    Step 6: Hit the “Save” button.

  • What information is presented on the Classroom Details page, specifically within the sections for Student Reports, Activity Logs, and Leaderboards?

    Step 1: Open the Classroom Details screen.

    Step 2: In the Student Report, you’ll find information about each student, including their Name, the number of games they’ve played, their Game Completion Rate, and Average Accuracy.

    The game Completion Rate indicates the percentage of games a student has participated in out of the total number of games available for them to play.

    Average Accuracy represents the percentage of questions a student has answered correctly out of the total questions attempted in the games.

    Step 3: The Activity Log shows a record of all the actions taken in your classroom. It includes when you created a class, imported students, and when students played games, including the names of the games they started and completed. It also indicates how long ago each of these activities occurred.

    Step 4: The leaderboard provides a list of all the games that students in your class have played. It shows the date the games were played, how long each game lasted, and how well each student performed, including the number of correct answers they gave.

    Step 5: You can also download the results of all the games by clicking or tapping on the download icon.

  • How can I create a classroom and add students in it?

    To create a classroom and add students in TriviaMaker, follow these steps:

    Step 1: Click on “My Classroom” from the side menu to access your classroom management page.

    Step 2: Click on the “+” icon to create a new classroom.

    Step 3: Enter the desired “Classroom name and description” in the provided fields.

    Step 4: After entering the details, click on “Save” to create the classroom.

    Step 5: To add students manually:

    Click on “Add Student Manually“.

    • Upload a student image (optional).
    • Enter the student’s first and last name.
    • Enter the student’s email address.
    • Click on “Save” to add the student to the classroom.

    Step 6: To add students from CSV:

    • Click on “Add Student From CSV“.
    • Download the provided template CSV file.
    • Fill in the template with your student information (first name, last name, email address).
    • Upload the completed CSV file.
    • Your details will be automatically saved.

    Step 7: If you want to change your classroom name, description, or slug:

    • Click on “Save” after making the changes.
    • Ensure to review the changes in the “My Classroom” section.

    Step 8: Additionally, if you wish to import classrooms from Google Classroom, you can utilize the designated icon for this purpose.

Collections 2 questions
  • How do I create a Game Collection On Mobile Application?

    You can create a new collection by tapping on the “Create collection” option on the side menu.

    On Desktop or Mac or Web app

    On Mobile Devices you can create a collection by tapping on the “+” symbol.

  • How to create a collection and add games into my collection account?

    To create a collection and add games to your collection account in TriviaMaker, follow these steps:

    Step 1: Click on “Create Collection” from the left side menu.

    Step 2: Enter the desired “Collection name & description” in the provided fields. Optionally, you can specify whether the collection is downloadable and discoverable.

    Step 4: After entering the details, click on the “Save” button to create the collection.

    Step 5: Once the collection is created, you can add games to it in several ways:

    a. From the collections listing page:

    • Click on the “Add game to collections” button.
    • A popup will appear, displaying sections for your own created games, Public games, and an option to add a game via link.
    • Select the desired game(s) and click on “Open collections” to add them to your collection.

    b. From the “My Games” page:

    • Navigate to the three dots icon next to the game you want to add to your collection.
    • Select “Add to collection” from the options provided.
    • The selected game will be added to your collection.

    c. From the game preview page:

    • On the top right corner of the game preview page, locate the “Add to collection” icon.
    • Click on the icon to add the game to your collection.
Create Quiz 25 questions
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    • It should not be longer than 60 minutes.
    • Video must be available to public not the private video.
  • How do I create a Wheel style game using AIQuestion?

    Creating a Wheel style game using AIQuestion in TriviaMaker involves a process that leverages the AIQuestion feature to generate engaging questions. Here’s a step-by-step guide to help you create this type of game:

      Step 1: Sign Up or Log in to the TriviaMaker website.


      Step 2: After logging in, you’ll be directed to your dashboard. Click on the “Create games” button.  

      Step 3: You will be prompted to choose a game style. Select the “Wheel” style for your game.

      Step 4: In this, you have to choose a theme first after that you have to add basic details after filling details. Click on ‘Next”.


      Step 5: In the below image you can see “Content” at the top left corner you have to click on it and then you will see the below image pop-up to use “AI questions”. After finding click on it for the next step.

      Step 6: Specify the topics or themes for your questions. You may need to provide some input to guide the AI in generating relevant questions. After using AI questions. You can add, review, and edit the questions as necessary to ensure they fit your categories and difficulty levels.


    1. How do I create a List style game using AIQuestion?

        Creating a List style game using AIQuestion in TriviaMaker involves a structured process to generate and organize list-based questions. Here’s a detailed guide to help you create this type of game:

        Step 1: Sign Up or Log in to the TriviaMaker website.


        Step 2: After logging in, you’ll be directed to your dashboard. Click on the “Create games” button.  

        Step 3: You will be prompted to choose a game style. Select the “List” style for your game.

        Step 4: In this, you have to choose a theme first after that you have to add basic details after filling details. Click on ‘Next”.


        Step 5: In the below image you can see “Content” at the top left corner you have to click on it and then you will see the below image pop-up to use “AI questions”. After finding click on it for the next step.

        Step 6: Specify the topics or themes for your questions. You may need to provide some input to guide the AI in generating relevant questions. After using AI questions. You can add, review, and edit the questions as necessary to ensure they fit your categories and difficulty levels.


      1. How do I create a Fusion style game using AIQuestion?

          Creating a Fusion style game using AIQuestion in TriviaMaker involves combining multiple elements of different game types into one engaging experience. Here’s a comprehensive guide to help you through the process:

          Step 1: Sign Up or Log in to the TriviaMaker website.


          Step 2: After logging in, you’ll be directed to your dashboard. Click on the “Create games” button.  

          Step 3: You will be prompted to choose a game style. Select the “Fusion” style for your game.

          Step 4: In this, you have to choose a theme first after that you have to add basic details after filling details. Click on ‘Next”.


          Step 5: In the below image you can see “Content” at the top left corner you have to click on it and then you will see the below image pop-up to use “AI questions”. After finding click on it for the next step.

          Step 6: Specify the topics or themes for your questions. You may need to provide some input to guide the AI in generating relevant questions. After using AI questions. You can add, review, and edit the questions as necessary to ensure they fit your categories and difficulty levels.


        1. How do I create a TicTac style game using AIQuestion?

          Creating a TicTac-style game using AIQuestion in TriviaMaker involves a similar process to creating a standard trivia game, with a focus on the specific format of TicTac. Here’s how you can do it:

          Step 1: Sign Up or Log in to the TriviaMaker website.


          Step 2: After logging in, you’ll be directed to your dashboard. Click on the “Create games” button.  

          Step 3: You will be prompted to choose a game style. Select the “TicTac” style for your game.

          Step 4: In this, you have to choose a theme first after that you have to add basic details after filling details. Click on ‘Next”.


          Step 5: In the below image you can see “Content” at the top left corner you have to click on it and then you will see the below image pop-up to use “AI questions”. After finding click on it for the next step.

          Step 6: Specify the topics or themes for your questions. You may need to provide some input to guide the AI in generating relevant questions. After using AI questions. You can add, review, and edit the questions as necessary to ensure they fit your categories and difficulty levels.


        2. How do I create a trivia style game using AIQuestion?

          Creating a trivia style game using AIQuestion in TriviaMaker involves several steps. Here’s a comprehensive guide to help you through the process:

          Step 1: Sign Up or Log in to the TriviaMaker website.


          Step 2: After logging in, you’ll be directed to your dashboard. Click on the “Create games” button.  


          Step 3: You will be prompted to choose a game style. Select the “Trivia” style for your game.

          Step 4: In this, you have to choose a theme first after that you have to add basic details after filling details. Click on ‘Next”.


          Step 5: In the below image you can see “Content” at the top left corner you have to click on it and then you will see the below image pop-up to use “AI questions”. After finding click on it for the next step.

          Step 6: Specify the topics or themes for your questions. You may need to provide some input to guide the AI in generating relevant questions. After using AI questions. You can add, review, and edit the questions as necessary to ensure they fit your categories and difficulty levels.


        3. How do I create a grid style game using AIQuestion?

          Creating a grid style trivia game using AIQuestion in TriviaMaker involves several steps. Here’s a detailed guide to help you through the process:

          Step 1: Sign Up or Log in to the TriviaMaker website.


          Step 2: After logging in, you’ll be directed to your dashboard. Click on the “Create games” button.  

          Step 3: You will be prompted to choose a game style. Select the “Grid” style for your game.

          Step 4: In this, you have to choose a theme first after that you have to add basic details after filling details. Click on ‘Next”.


          Step 5: In the below image you can see “Content” at the top left corner you have to click on it and then you will see the below image pop-up to use “AI questions”. After finding click on it for the next step.


          Step 6: Specify the topics or themes for your questions. You may need to provide some input to guide the AI in generating relevant questions. After using AI questions. You can add, review, and edit the questions as necessary to ensure they fit your categories and difficulty levels.


        4. How can I create Fusion style game?

          Creating a Fusion style game in TriviaMaker is a great way to add variety and engagement to your trivia experience. Here’s a breakdown of the steps involved:

          Step 1: Go to the dashboard page and select “Create game” from the side menu.

          Step 2: Choose the Fusion game style.

          Step 3: Select a theme and click “Next.”

          Step 4: Enter a name and optional description for your game.

          Step 5: If you wish to make your game accessible to everyone, toggle the “Discoverable” option.

          Step 6: If you want your game to be easily found by others, switch on the “Downloadable” option.

          Step 7: Proceed to the next step.

          Step 8: On the game preview screen, click on the content to add questions, answers, and categories.

          Step 9: Add categories to your quiz by tapping on the “Add Category” button, entering the category name, and saving it.

          Step 10: Click on the Add Question button to add a question and its answer. You can include audio, images, or videos.

          Step 11: Optionally, set timers and point values for each question.

          Step 12: If you want to add a single answer then choose “single Answer”.

          Step 13: If you want to add Multiple choice answers then choose “Multiple choice”.

          Step 14: If you want to add Multiple answers then choose “List”.

          Step 15: Save your question-answer pairs by hitting the “Save Question” button.

          Step 16: Customize your game by changing the logo, background, theme song, and font color.

          Step 17: Finally, save your changes.

        5. How do I create a Tic Tac style game?

          Creating a Tic Tac trivia game on TriviaMaker is a breeze! Here’s how to do it:

          On Desktop or Mac or Web App

          Step 1: You can create a tic tac game by tapping on the TicTac icon on the dashboard. / Tap on the (+) icon to make games from the side menu. / Tapping on the (+) creates a New Quiz in my games.

          Step 2: Swipe to select a theme.

          Step 3: After selecting the theme tap on the next.

          Step 4: Enter the game name and description. (Description is optional.)

          Step 5: If you want to make your game public then turn on public.

          Step 6: If you want to make your game Discoverable then turn on Discoverable.

          Step 7: Tap on the next.

          Step 8: On the game preview screen tap on the content to add question answers and rounds.

          Step 9: Tap on question 1 to add the question answer. In the question answer, you can add Audio, Image, and Video.

          Step 10: If you want to add a single answer then choose “Single Answer”.

          Step 11: If you want to add Multiple choice answers then choose “Multiple choice”.

          Step 12: On the next previous question and save question your question answer is save.

          Step 13: Hit the “save” button.

          Step 14: You can change the logo, background, theme song & font color from customization.

          Step 15: Hit the “save” button.

          On Mobile Device

          Step 1: Tap on the “Create” icon.

          Step 2: Select the “TicTac” game style.

          Step 3: Swipe to select a “theme“.

          Step 4: Enter the “game name and description“. (Description is optional.)

          Step 5: If you want to make your game public then turn on public.

          Step 6: If you want to make your game Discoverable then turn on Discoverable.

          Step 7: Tap on the “next“.

          Step 8: On the game summary screen tap on the “pen” icon to add question answers and rounds.

          Step 9: Tap on question 1 to add the question answer. In the question & answer you can add Audio, Image, and Video.

          Step 10: If you want to add a single answer then choose “single Answer”.

          Step 11: If you want to add Multiple choice answers then choose “Multiple choice”.

          Step 12: You can change the logo, background, theme song & font color from the settings section.

          Step 13: Hit the “save” button.

        6. How can I create a GRID style game with a spreadsheet?

          TriviaMaker allows you to create a Grid style game using a spreadsheet, which can be a convenient way to add your questions and answers in bulk. Here’s how to do it:

          Step 1: Create a game in the “Grid style“. 

          Step 2: Open the game details/game preview screen.

          Step 3: Tap on the content below in the “game preview screen“.

          Step 4:  Tap on “Prefer to edit with a spreadsheet?”

          Step 5: Tap on “Download Template File“.

          Step 6: Make a Quiz in the downloaded template.

          Step 7: Tap on “Upload CSV File“.

          Step 8: Select the file and tap on open.

        7. How can I create a LIST style game with a spreadsheet?

          TriviaMaker allows you to create a List style game using a spreadsheet for easy population. Here’s how:

          Step 1: Create a game in the List / Feud style. 

          Step 2: Open the game details/game preview screen.

          Step 3: Tap on the content below in the game preview screen.

          Step 4:  Tap on “Prefer to edit with a spreadsheet?”

          Step 5: Tap on “Download Template File“.

          Step 6: Make a Quiz in the downloaded template.

          Step 7: Tap on “Upload CSV File“.

          Step 8: Select the file and tap on open.

        8. What are the different game styles available on TriviaMaker?

          TriviaMaker is an “online quiz creator” that offers several game formats to choose from, allowing you to create a trivia experience that suits your needs. Here are the 6 different types of games available:

          Grid Style: This format is similar to a flashcard, where questions are displayed, and participants answer by typing in their guesses.

          List Style: In this style, you provide a question and multiple answers, like listing the names of all the Harry Potter books. Players then try to identify all the correct answers.

          Multiple Choice (Trivia): This is the classic trivia format where you present a question with four answer options, and only one is correct.

          Wheel Style: This format adds a bit of excitement. Players try to guess a character or answer. If they are correct, they earn points based on the prize section they land on on the wheel.

          Tic-Tac Style: This format lets you create a trivia game that plays out on a Tic-Tac board. Players answer trivia questions to claim squares on the board, to get three in a row. It’s a fun way to combine the classic strategy of Tic-Tac-Toe with the challenge of trivia.

          Fusion Style: This is a unique game style that combines different trivia formats within a single quiz, keeping players engaged with the variety.

        9. How can I create a Trivia / Multiple Choice style game with a spreadsheet?

          Creating a trivia game with multiple choice options is a great use for spreadsheets! Here’s how you can do it in TriviaMaker:

          On Desktop or Mac or Web app

          Step 1: Create a game in the “Trivia” style game. 

          Step 2: Open the game details/game preview screen.

          Step 3: Tap on the content below in the “Game preview screen“.

          Step 4:  Tap on “Prefer to edit with a spreadsheet?” or you can also add questions through our “AI Questions“.

          Step 5: Tap on “Download Template File“.

          Step 6: Make a Quiz in the downloaded template.

          Step 7: Tap on “Upload CSV File“.

          Step 8: Select the file and tap on open.

        10. How can I create a Wheel style game?

          You can refer to our tutorial from https://triviamaker.com/questions/how-can-i-create-a-wheel-style-game/

        11. How can I create a Trivia / Multiple Choice style game?

          You can refer our tutorial from https://triviamaker.com/kb/creating-trivia-multiple-choice-style-games-with-triviamaker/

        12. How can I create a List style game?

          You can refer to our tutorial from https://triviamaker.com/kb/creating-list-style-games-with-triviamaker/

        13. How can I create a Grid style game?

          You can refer our tutorial from https://triviamaker.com/kb/creating-your-first-grid-style-game/

        14. What is a game “Theme”?

          Game themes are pre-made themes which helps to create quiz easily.

        15. How can I create a tic-tac style game?

          You can refer to our tutorial from: https://triviamaker.com/kb/creating-tictac-tic-tac-toe-style-games-with-triviamaker/

        16. How can I create a Trivia style game?

          You can refer to our tutorial from: https://triviamaker.com/kb/creating-trivia-multiple-choice-style-games-with-triviamaker/

        17. How do I create a new game?

          You can create a new game by tapping on the “create game” option on the side menu.

          On Desktop or Mac or Web app

          On Mobile Device

          You can create a new game by tapping on the below “create” game button.

        18. How do I create Hangman style game?

          To create your hangman game, follow the steps outlined below:

          Step 1: Once logged in, head to your dashboard and click “Create Games” from the menu or select “Create Game” or “Create New Quiz” directly. Choose the “Hangman” style to start. Next, pick from 5 exciting themes: Cowboy, Highway, City, Space, or Halloween. Click ‘next’ when you select your theme. After that, add your game’s name and description. Want it to be discoverable? And downloadable?  Toggle it on, or skip it if you like. Once done, hit ‘Next’ and you’re all set to build your game!

          Create Games
          Choosing theme
          Adding game details

          Step 2: Now you can assign a category, add tags, and specify the age group and difficulty level for your game. Just scroll a bit and you can see “Content”. After getting there you have to click on it. After clicking on it you will see a ‘Set Up Your Questions’  to start creating your questions.

          Hangman preview game page

          Step 3: To create hangman questions, you have several options: upload a spreadsheet, type them in, import a document, use AI, or select from the question library. For now, We’ll create it manually. To get started, click on the ‘pen icon’ button. Next, enter your questions, answer, and press the ‘save questions’ button. Repeat this step up to 16 rounds, with one question per round. Once completed, click the ‘save’ button.

          After adding ai questions

          Step 4: Use our customization options to make your hangman game look better. You can change the font color, button color, background color, and font style. Change colors, and fonts, and add a logo or background image. Click ‘Save’ to keep your changes. Finally, you can customize your ‘team color’ in the “settings”. Just click ‘Save‘ after adding the team color.

          Customizing game
          Adding team colour
          Hangman game Team color

          Step 5: To play your hangman game, scroll up and click the ‘play‘ button. After that, you can choose between basic mode or crowd mode. Click the option you want to play. That’s it! 

          Playing a hangman game
          Playing a game in 2 modes

        19. How do I create a Hangman game using AI Questions?

          To develop a hangman game featuring AI-generated questions, follow the steps below:

          Step 1: Once logged in, head to your dashboard and click “Create Games” from the menu or select “Create Game” or “Create New Quiz” directly. Choose the “Hangman” style to start. Next, pick from 5 exciting themes: Cowboy, Highway, City, Space, or Halloween. Click ‘next’ when you select your theme. After that, add your game’s name and description. Want it to be discoverable? And downloadable?  Toggle it on, or skip it if you like. Once done, hit ‘Next’ and you’re all set to build your game!

          Create Games
          Choosing theme
          Adding game details

          Step 2: Now you can assign a category, add tags, and specify the age group and difficulty level for your game. Just scroll a bit and you can see “Content”. After getting there you have to click on it. After clicking on it you will see a ‘Set Up Your Questions’  to start creating your questions.

          Hangman preview game page

          Step 3: To create hangman questions, you have several options: upload a spreadsheet, type them in, import a document, use AI, or select from the question library. For now, We’ll use AI to generate questions. To get started, click on the ‘AI Questions’ button. Next, enter your topic and press the ‘Generate’ button. After adding all your desired questions, click on the ‘Add’ button, and finally, don’t forget to click ‘Save’. You can add up to 16 rounds, with one question per round.

          AI Questions
          Generating AI Questions
          Generated AI Questions
          After adding ai questions

          Step 4: Use our customization options to make your hangman game look better. You can change the font color, button color, background color, and font style. Change colors, and fonts, and add a logo or background image. Click ‘Save’ to keep your changes. Finally, you can customize your ‘team color’ in the “settings”. Just click ‘Save‘ after adding the team color.

          Customizing game
          Adding team colour
          Hangman game Team color

          Step 5: To play your hangman game, scroll up and click the ‘play‘ button. After that, you can choose between basic mode or crowd mode. Click the option you want to play. That’s it! 

          Playing a hangman game
          Playing a game in 2 modes

        20. How do I create Hangman style game with spreadsheet?

          To develop a hangman game featuring AI-generated questions, follow the steps below:

          Step 1: Once logged in, head to your dashboard and click “Create Games” from the menu or select “Create Game” or “Create New Quiz” directly. Choose the “Hangman” style to start. Next, pick from 5 exciting themes: Cowboy, Highway, City, Space, or Halloween. Click ‘next’ when you select your theme. After that, add your game’s name and description. Want it to be discoverable? And downloadable?  Toggle it on, or skip it if you like. Once done, hit ‘Next’ and you’re all set to build your game!

          Create Games
          Choosing theme
          Adding game details

          Step 2: Now you can assign a category, add tags, and specify the age group and difficulty level for your game. Just scroll a bit and you can see “Content”. After getting there you have to click on it. After clicking on it you will see a ‘Set Up Your Questions’  to start creating your questions.

          Hangman preview game page

          Step 3: To create hangman questions, you have several options: upload a spreadsheet, type them in, import a document, use AI, or select from the question library. For now, We’ll use AI to generate questions. To get started, click on the ‘Prefer to edit with a spreadsheet?’ button. Next, Choose a spreadsheet by “downloading your template” or “uploading a CSV file“. Finally, don’t forget to click ‘Save’. You can add up to 16 rounds, with one question per round.

          Adding questions through spreadsheet

          Step 4: Use our customization options to make your hangman game look better. You can change the font color, button color, background color, and font style. Change colors, and fonts, and add a logo or background image. Click ‘Save’ to keep your changes. Finally, you can customize your ‘team color’ in the “settings”. Just click ‘Save‘ after adding the team color.

          Customizing game
          Adding team colour
          Hangman game Team color

          Step 5: To play your hangman game, scroll up and click the ‘play‘ button. After that, you can choose between basic mode or crowd mode. Click the option you want to play. That’s it! 

          Playing a hangman game
          Playing a game in 2 modes

        21. How do you create a quiz from a document?

          Creating a quiz from a document in TriviaMaker is easier than pie—and way more fun! Let’s break it down step by step so you can turn your content into a quiz that keeps everyone on their toes.

          Step 1: Log in and open your dashboard. Click ‘Create Games‘ in the menu. If you spot ‘Create Game‘ or ‘Create New Quiz,’ click that instead.

          Step 2: You’ll pick a style when setting up your game. Choose from Trivia, Grid, Wheel, TicTac, Fusion, or List. Got a knack for wordplay? Try our newest option—the Hangman Quiz Game! It’s a fresh take on classic quizzes, and it’s as fun as guessing letters on a rainy day. Click ‘next’ when you select your theme. For now, let’s use the Hangman style to create a quiz. 

          Create Games
          Choosing theme

          Step 3: Next up, name your game and add a short description. Want it to be easily found and downloaded? Flip the toggle on—or don’t; your call. When you’re ready, click ‘Next’ and boom—you’re all set to start building your game!

          Adding game details

          Step 4: Now you can assign a category, add some tags, and choose the age group and difficulty. Then, scroll down until you see ‘Content.’ Click on it, and you’ll find an option called ‘Set Up Your Questions.’ That’s where the fun begins—time to create your questions!”

          Hangman preview game page

          Step 5: To create questions, you have several options: upload a spreadsheet, type them in, import a document, use AI, or select from the question library. For now, We’ll create through the document. To get started, click on the ‘Create questions from document’ button. Got some text? Paste it in to turn it into questions. No text? No problem! You can also upload a document— just click the ‘Upload Document’ button, pick your file, and then hit the ‘Generate Questions’ button. Keep in mind, there’s a 4,000-word limit. Once the questions pop up, pick your favorites and hit ‘Add‘ to include them in your game. Once completed, click the ‘save’ button.

          Create questions from document
          Creating questions from document feature
          Click on generate questions
          Adding questions through upload document feature
          After adding questions, saving question

          Step 6: Make your game truly yours with our customization options. Change the font color, button color, background, and font style. You can also add a logo, background image, and theme song. Don’t forget to hit ‘Save’ to lock in your changes. Want to pick a team color? Go to settings. Choose your color. Hit ‘Save’ when you’re ready.

          Customizing game
          Adding team colour
          Hangman game Team color

          Remember: Depending on your game style, you’ll get different features like settings, assignment mode, and much more. 

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        • How do I create an assignment and share the game link with my team?

          Note: The Assignment option is only available for trivia game style.

          To create an assignment and share the game link with your team in TriviaMaker, follow these steps:

          Step 1: If you haven’t already, ensure you have a trivia game created. If you’re unsure how to create a trivia game, refer to our FAQ on “How can I create a Trivia / Multiple Choice style game?”

          Once you have your trivia game ready, navigate to the game preview page.

          Step 2: Locate the “Assignment” section on the page.

          Step 3: Click on “New Assignment” to begin creating your assignment.

          Step 4: Use the calendar icon to set the start date and end date for assignment submissions.

          Step 5: Click on “Create” to finalize and create the assignment.

          Step 6: Once the assignment is created, you can copy the link provided and share it with your team through your preferred communication channels.

        • How to share embed game links with users?

          Note: The Embed option is only available for trivia game style.

          To share embed game links with your users in TriviaMaker, follow these steps:

          Step 1: If you haven’t already, ensure you have a trivia game created. If you’re unsure how to create a trivia game, refer to our FAQ on “How can I create a Trivia / Multiple Choice style game?”

          Step 2: Once you have your trivia game ready, navigate to the game preview page.


          Step 3: Locate the “Embed” option on the top right corner of the interface and click on it.

          Step 4: Decide whether you want to collect results from users. If yes, toggle the “on” button. If not, toggle the “off” button.

          Step 5: If you’ve opted to collect results, after toggling “on“, you’ll see Required fields and email address sections to customize the data collection process.

          Step 6: Once you’ve configured the settings according to your preferences, click on “COPY CODE“.

          Step 7: Share the copied code to your desired platforms or places where you want to embed the game link.

          Step 8: If you wish to customize the frame size of the embedded game, you can choose from one of the three available frame sizes. After selecting the frame size, click on “Copy Code” to copy the corresponding code.

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        • Is it possible to remove the logo completely?

          No, by default game will show default TriviaMaker logo.

        • How to Remove Hints for Single Answer Questions?

          it is possible to remove hints from single-answer questions. When you choose to play in crowd mode, there is an option called “Show Hints.” Simply disable it. For more information, please refer to below screenshot.

          Hide hints for questions
        • How can I change the logo or background or music of a public game?

          The simple answer is NO. You can’t change ANYTHING of public game directly. You can only modify your own game. If you want to edit any public game, download that game to your game list after that you can modify as you want.

        • How can I change the theme, logo, background, or music of my game?

          To change the logo or background or music, open the game preview screen.

          On Desktop or Mac or Web app.

          Step 1: Click / Tap on the “trash” button.

          Step 2: Now you can see a browser or “+” button and it will open a dialogue to choose an image/audio which you want to use.

          Step 3: Hit on the “save” button.

          On a Mobile Device to change the logo or background or music, open the game preview screen.

          Step 1: Open the game details/game preview screen.

          Step 2: Click / Tap on the setting below the preview screen.

          Step 3: In Custom Theme Settings Click / Tap on the “trash” button. 

          Step 4: Now you can see a browser or “+” button and it will open a dialogue to choose an image/audio that you want to use.

          Step 5: Hit on “save” button

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        • How can I edit teams?

          There are two ways to edit teams in TriviaMaker, depending on whether you want to edit existing team names within a game or manage your pre-made teams for future use.

          On Desktop or Mac or Web app

          Editing Pre-made Teams

          Step 1: Go to the “My Teams” page.

          Step 2: After creating the “My Team“. Click on the “Add” button.

          Step 3: After making changes, click “Save” to confirm.

          Editing Teams Within a Game

          Step 1: Navigate to the game you want to edit. This could be a game you’re creating or an existing game you want to modify. You’ll usually find this on the homepage or in the “My Games” section.

          Step 2: Look for the “game details” or “game preview” screen. This will give you an overview of the game settings.

          Step 3: Locate to the “Play” section.

          Step 4: Click on the “Basic” and “launch game“

          Step 5: After launching the game. Click on “Revert to manual entry” to do it manually.

          Step 6: If you don’t like to add information manually. Click on “Autofill with My Teams” to edit the team. If you don’t know how to create a team follow “Editing Pre-made Teams” from step 1 to step 4.

          Step 6: Don’t forget to hit “Let’s play” to see changes.

          On Mobile Devices follow the web steps

        • How can I download a public game?

            To download a public game in TriviaMaker, follow these steps:

            Step 1: Sign Up or Log in to the TriviaMaker website.

            Step 2: After logging in, you’ll be directed to your dashboard. Click on the “Public games” button.

            Step 3: After clicking it you will be sent over here and then you have to open a game that you want to download. Important: Remember the game can only be downloaded if there owner has kept it on the “Downloadable” feature.

            Step 4: Now we will have to choose a game. I will choose “GAME KA NA BA”. After the game gets open you will see the below image pop-up. In the top right corner, you can see the download option. Click on it to download a game.

            Step 5: After the game gets downloaded you will receive a message like an image and you can see your game in the “My game” Section.

          1. Is it possible to adjust the timer for each question in the trivia game style?

            Yes, it’s definitely possible to adjust the timer for each question in a trivia game. 

            Step 1: Log in to TriviaMaker.com

            Step 2: Click on “Create games” from the left side menu.

            Step 3: Select the “Trivia” game style. Choose a theme and enter details.

            Step 4: After creating the game click on “Content” and then click on the “pen” icon you will see this Pop-up on your screen. As you can see in the image there is a time option on the right side. Select your timing for Individual Timed Quiz Questions.

          2. How do I download a CSV file for a game that has already been created?

              Downloading a CSV file for a game that has already been created in TriviaMaker involves a few steps. Here’s how you can do it:

              Step 1: Go to the TriviaMaker.com website and log in to your account.

              Step 2: Once logged in, navigate to the section where your created games are stored. This is usually the dashboard or a section labeled “My Games” or something similar.

              Step 3: Find the game for which you want to download the CSV file. Click on it to open its settings or details.

              Step 4: Look for an option or button that says “Download questions“. This is where you’ll find the option to export your game data, through a CSV file.

              Step 5: Once you’ve selected the CSV format, confirm your selection and proceed to download the file. The file should start downloading to your device.

              Step 6: After downloading, make sure to check the CSV file to ensure that all the data from your game has been properly exported.

            1. What steps do I take to change the font in the game?

                Changing the font in the “TriviaMaker” game involves a few steps, and the exact process can depend on whether you’re using the web version, the mobile app, or the desktop software. Here’s a general guide that covers different scenarios:

                Step 1: Navigate to the game you want to edit. This can be done from your dashboard or by selecting the game from your list of created games.

                Step 2: Click on the game to open its settings or editing mode.

                Step 3: Look for the customizations option, which includes 5 game font settings.

                Step 4: Click on “Select Font” to change the game font style. 

              1. How to edit my profile?

                To edit your profile, follow these steps:

                Step1: Click on “My Profile” on the side menu to access your profile page.

                Step2: On your profile page, locate and click on the “Edit Profile” button.

                Step 3: You’ll be presented with fields where you can update details such as your username, profile picture, description, grade, and subjects.

                Step 4: After making the necessary changes, click on the “Save” button to apply the updates to your profile.

              2. How to repeat background audio in the game?

                Accessing the Music Controller: While playing the game, locate the music controller on your screen.

                Identifying the Loop Icon: Within the music controller, look for the loop icon. It is designed to resemble two arrows forming a circle.

                Activating the Loop Functionality: Tap or click on the loop icon to activate the loop functionality.

                Enjoy Continuous Audio: Once the loop icon is activated, the background audio will repeat continuously for everyone participating in the game. This ensures a seamless and uninterrupted audio experience throughout the gameplay session.

              3. How Can I add members to my teams?

                To add members to your teams, follow these steps:

                Step 1: Navigate to the “My Teams” page.

                Step 2: Locate the team to which you want to add members and click on the edit icon.

                Step 3: Within the selected team, find the option to add participants. Enter the names of the participants in the provided text field.

                Step 4: Click on the “Add” button to add each participant to the team.

                Step 5: Repeat the above steps to add additional members, specifying the number of members you wish to add.

                Step 6: Once you’ve added all the desired participants, click the “Save” button to finalize the changes.

              4. How do I create “My Teams”?

                Creating “My Teams” in TriviaMaker is a handy way to save yourself time when setting up games.

                On Desktop or Mac or Web app

                Step 1: You can create a team by tapping on my team option on the side menu.

                Step 2: Tapping on the (+) icon to create a team.

                Step 3: Enter the team name.

                Step 4: Enter the description text. It’s optional.

                Step 5: Add participants.

                Step 6: Hit the save button.

                On mobile devices.

                Step 1: On the homepage tap on the load/edit icon.

                Step 2: On the load/edit screen tapping on the (+) icon.

                Step 3: Enter team name text.

                Step 4: Enter the team description. It’s optional.

                Step 5:  Hit save.

                Step 6: Add participants.

              5. How can I host a trivia game in a Zoom / virtual meeting?

                You can refer to our tutorial from https://triviamaker.com/kb/using-triviamaker-with-zoom/

              6. How can I play a basic game?

                Playing a basic game in TriviaMaker is straightforward and fun. Here’s a step-by-step guide to get you started:

                On Desktop or Mac or Web app

                Step 1: Open the game preview screen.

                Step 2: Click / Tap on the play button in the preview screen.

                Step 3: Select a  Launch Game or if you play on a Mobile device select Basic.

                If you want to edit Quiz then select a Solo Trivia and tap on play. There you can edit the quiz setting.

              7. How can I edit the game description?

                Editing the game description in TriviaMaker is a straightforward process. Here’s how to do it:

                Step 1: Open the game details/game preview screen.

                Step 2: Click / Tap on the description edit icon below the preview screen.

                Step 3: Add / edit description.

                Step 4: Hit the True button to save your description.

              8. After creating a game, how can I change my game name?

                Here’s how to change the name of your game in TriviaMaker:

                Step 1: Open the game details / game preview screen.

                Step 2: Click / Tap on the edit icon below the preview screen.

                Step 3: Change / Rename of game.

                Step 4: Hit on the Done / Save button.

              9. How can I switch the language for the entire website?

                There are only 3 simple steps to change the entire website language in “TriviaMaker“. 

                Step 1: Click on “My Profile” from the left side menu.

                Step 2: Click on “Edit Profile” from the top right corner.

                Step 3: Click on “Display language” to change or switch the entire website language.

              10. How do I see the scoreboard? It’s not showing.

                The scoreboard in TriviaMaker might not be showing because it’s accidentally disabled in the game settings. Luckily, enabling it is a quick fix!

                Here’s how to turn on the scoreboard in TriviaMaker:

                On Desktop or Mac or Web app or Mobile Devices follow the below steps

                Step 1: Open the game details /game preview screen.

                Step 2: Go to the “Play” section and click on it.

                Step 3: Click on “Basic” to change the setting. Remember the scoreboard on or off option is only available in “basic mode” and “Controller+ Presenter“. In Trivia Game Style, When you play a game in ‘buzz in mode” you can only see the scoreboard but you can’t change it. In others, like Crowd and Classroom mode you won’t have any authority to on or off the scoreboard you will directly see the leaderboard option when you play a game.

                Step 4: Click on “launch game” and then you will see the scoreboard option to on or off the scoreboard.

                Step 5: Hit the “Let’s Play” button to play a game.

                On Mobile Devices follow the web steps

              11. How can I report a game?

                Reporting a game in TriviaMaker is a simple process. Here’s how to do it:

                Step 1: Open the game details / game preview screen.

                Step 2: Hit on Report a Game below the preview screen.

                On Desktop or Mac or Web app

              12. How can I print the answers to a game?

                Printing the answers to a game in TriviaMaker is a straightforward process. Here’s how to do it:

                Step 1: Open the game details/game preview screen.

                Step 2: Look for the Print button below the preview screen.

                On Desktop or Mac or Web app

                On Mobile Devices you can Print a game from the game preview screen.

                Step 1: Open the “game preview” screen.

                Step 2: Tap the “…” button below the preview screen.

                Step 3: Tap on the “Print answer key” and hit on Print.

              13. Why am I not seeing a download button for a certain public game?

                Please note you can only see the Download option if the owner set game downloaded on. If it is off then you can’t download that game.

              14. How can I clone my game?

                TriviaMaker allows you to clone games through a feature called “Clone” which creates a copy of your existing game.

                Here’s how to clone a game:

                Step 1: Open the game preview screen.

                Step 2: Below the preview section, you will find a “Clone” button, tap on the Clone button and it will copy that game into your game list.

                Step 3: Click on “Copy” to clone your game.

              15. How do I use the “Download Game” feature?

                Download game will allow you to clone your existing game or you can download any public game into your list so you can modify it.

              16. How can I delete my game?

                Deleting a game in “TriviaMaker” is a straightforward process. Here’s how to do it:

                On Desktop / Mac / Web app

                Step 1: Open the “Game preview screen“.

                Step 2: Under the previews, you can see a delete button.

                Step 3: Tap on the “Delete” button and it will delete your game.

                On the Mobile app :

                Step 1: Open the game summary screen

                Step 2: Tap on the three dot (…) button and it will open different options.

                Step 3: Tap on the delete button and it will delete the game for you.

                NOTE: Once the game is deleted, it cannot be recovered.

              17. How do I share a game?

                You can share a game from the game preview screen in TriviaMaker.

                On Desktop or Mac or Web app

                Step 1: Open the game details (game preview) screen.

                Step 2: Look for the share button below the preview screen.

              18. I am not seeing any Download button.

                The Download option is disabled for the specific game. The creator of the trivia game you’re viewing might have chosen not to allow downloads. TriviaMaker only shows the Download button if the game owner enabled it.

              19. Will the game work offline after downloading the game?

                Download button will copy that game into your game list so you can edit that game as you want. Downloading game doesn’t mean that it will work without internet connection.

              20. How can I switch the language in the game?

                The game preview page lets you customize the language you love! Just click on game language and choose from 6 different languages that are currently supported in “TriviaMaker“.

              Game Play 1 question
              • How do I export results from a game played?

                To export results from a game played in TriviaMaker, follow these steps:

                Step 1: Complete the quiz.

                Step 2: Navigate to the winner screen.

                Step 3: Look for the “Export Result” button located at the top-right corner.

                Step 4: Click on the “Export Result” button.

                Step 5: Your student result in the CSV file will start downloading automatically.

              General 1 question
              • What is TriviaMaker?

                TriviaMaker is an “online quiz creator” platform that allows users to create and host custom trivia games. It offers a variety of formats for trivia games, including:

                1. Multiple Choice (Trivia): Questions with several answer options where only one is correct.
                2. List: Players must list items in response to a question or prompt.
                3. Grid: Similar to the game show with questions arranged in a grid of increasing difficulty.
                4. Wheel: Inspired by the “Wheel of Fortune,” this format involves spinning a wheel to select questions.
                5. TicTac: A classic tic-tac-toe game with custom questions.
                6. Fusion: Multiple question types, combining Grid, List, and Trivia styles.

                Trivia Maker is a user-friendly quiz platform designed to create engaging and informative trivia experiences. Whether for educational purposes, team-building events, or casual entertainment, Trivia Maker is a versatile platform for crafting engaging quizzes. With various question types, customization options, and tracking features.

                Key features of TriviaMaker include:

                • Select from various game show styles such as Trivia, Grid, TicTac, List, wheel, and Fusion.
                • Brand your quizzes with logos, colors, and themes to match your organization’s identity.
                • Enhance questions with images or videos, or YouTube video links to make quizzes more engaging.
                • Track player progress and view results instantly, providing immediate feedback.
                • Share quizzes online or embed them on websites for easy access and participation.
                • Monitor quiz performance and player engagement through comprehensive analytics.

                TriviaMaker aims to make trivia games accessible and engaging for a wide range of audiences, offering tools that make the game creation process straightforward and fun.

              Playlists 4 questions
              • How can I Clone, Share, and Remove playlists?

                To Clone, Share, and Remove playlists in TriviaMaker, follow these steps:

                Step 1: Navigate to My Playlists Page.

                Step 2: Click on the three dot icon next to the playlist.

                Step 3: You’ll see a menu with four options: Delete, Share, Clone, and Edit.

                Step 4: Click on the desired option to perform the corresponding action:

                • Delete: Removes the playlist from your account.
                • Share: Allows you to share the playlist with others via various communication channels.
                • Clone: Creates a copy of the playlist, preserving its content and settings.
                • Edit: Enables you to modify the details and settings of the playlist.
              • How can I change the details of my playlist?

                To change the details of your playlist in TriviaMaker, follow these steps:

                Step 1: If you’ve already created a playlist, you can proceed to edit it by following these simple steps. (If you haven’t created a playlist yet, you can create one by following the steps outlined in our FAQ on creating a playlist.)

                Step 2: Click on the three dots icon next to the playlist you want to edit.

                Step 3: Select the “Edit” option from the menu that appears.

                Step 4: A pop-up window will appear, allowing you to make changes to the playlist details.

                Step 5: After making the desired changes, click on the “Save” button to apply the updates to your playlist.

              • How can we play with a playlist?

                To play with a playlist in TriviaMaker, follow these steps:

                Step 1: You can find the “Play” button located at the top right corner.

                Step 2: Clicking on the play button will prompt a pop-up to appear.

                Step 3: In the pop-up, select your desired classroom from the options provided.

                Step 4: Click on “launch host screen” to begin playing with the selected playlist.

              • How can I create a playlist and add games into it?

                To create a playlist and add games to it in TriviaMaker, follow these steps:

                Step 1: Click on the “My Playlists” button from the side menu to access your playlists.

                Step 2: Click on the “+” icon to create a new playlist.

                Step 3: Enter the desired “Playlist name & description” in the provided fields.

                Step 4: After filling in the details, click on the “Save” button to create the playlist.

                Step 5: Once the playlist is created, you can add games to it in several ways:

                a. From the playlists listing page:

                • Click on the “Add game to playlists” button.
                • A popup will appear, displaying sections for your own created games and public games.
                • Select the desired game(s) to add them to your playlists.

                b. From the game preview page:

                • On the top right corner of the game preview page, locate the “Add to playlist” icon.
                • Click on the icon to add the game to your playlist.
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              Question Library 3 questions
              • How can I create questions in the Question Library?

                Creating questions in the Question Library on TriviaMaker involves a few straightforward steps. Here’s a step-by-step guide to help you:

                Step 1: Sign Up or Log in to the TriviaMaker website.

                Step 2: After logging in, you’ll be directed to your dashboard. Click on the “Questions Library” From the left side of the menu.

                Step 3: Now you have to click on “Add Question”. After clicking on it you will see the “pen” icon to create a question.

                Step 4: You can create questions in 3 types of answer format single, multiple, and list. 

                Step 5: After choosing your type. Don’t forget to hit the “Save Question” button.

              • How can I clone questions from Quiz to Question Library?

                To clone questions from a quiz to the Question Library in TriviaMaker, follow these steps:

                Step 1:  Open you’re game that you have created. 

                Step 2:  Click on “Content” and then you will see a “clone” option.

                Step 3: After you click on the “Clone” option you’re game will be directly added to a “Questions Library”.

              • How can I add questions to a quiz from the Question Library?

                Step 1: Sign Up or Log in to the TriviaMaker website.


                Step 2: Once you get logged in you to go on “My games”. Then you have to choose any of the games you have created or you can download a game from the “Public games”. After choosing a game open it. 

                Step 3: After the game opens, you first click on the “content” section. After that, you will see an option called “Add Questions from Library”.

                Step 4: Once you click on the ”Add Questions from Library”. You will see an “add” button to add that question.

                Important: TriviaMaker currently supports 6 game styles and 3 types of answer formats: Single Answer, Multiple Choice, and List Answer.

                Here are the specifics:

                • For the Triva and Wheel game style, you can only add Single Answer questions.
                • For Grid and TicTac styles, you can add both Multiple-choice and Single Answer questions.
                • For the List style, you can add List Answer questions.
                • For the Fusion style, you can add all 3 types of questions. 
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