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How players join

Players join from any phone or laptop at qgplay.live, with the 6-character room code or the QR code on screen. There's no app and no account; they only choose a nickname.

Live quizzes

  1. Players open qgplay.live on any phone or laptop.
  2. They type the 6-character room code, or scan the QR code.
  3. They choose a nickname (2–16 characters) and join.

No app and no account. If you collect details, they'll also see those fields and a consent line.

Scheduled quizzes

Players open your link, enter a nickname and email, and start. If the tab closes, they can continue on the same device.

What players see

  • A lobby with their nickname while everyone else joins.
  • A short “Get ready”, then each question with a countdown and the answer buttons on their phone.
  • A prompt to look up at the big screen for word clouds and leaderboards.
  • Lifelines such as 50:50 and 2× points, if you switch them on. Each can be used once.

Problems

Room not found: the code is wrong, or the quiz hasn't started or has ended. Room full: the plan's player limit is reached.

Still stuck? Contact us or ask Granny inside the app.
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Do players need an app or an account?
No. They need a browser and a nickname of 2 to 16 characters. Sometimes the host also asks for an email or other details, with a consent line.
What does “Room not found” mean?
The code is wrong, or the quiz hasn't started yet or has already ended. Check the code with the host and try again.
What does “Room full” mean?
The host's plan limit for one session has been reached: 20 players on Free and 100 on Pro. Pro Plus and Enterprise have no limit.
What if a player closes the tab?
They open qgplay.live again on the same device and carry on where they left off.