Key Takeaways
- DoQuizzes Multiplayer lets you host a virtual quiz night for up to 50 players for free
- Share a room code so players can join from any device without an account
- Mix quiz formats and categories to keep rounds varied
- The host controls the pace and can pause between rounds
How to host a virtual quiz night online
Online quiz nights have become one of the most popular ways to socialize remotely. Whether you are running a pub quiz for friends, organizing a workplace team event, or hosting a family games night over video call, DoQuizzes Multiplayer gives you everything you need for free - no app install, no sign-up required for your players.
What is needed to host a trivia night?
- A free DoQuizzes account to create and host the room - register here
- A video call platform (Zoom, Google Meet, WhatsApp Video) so players can chat between rounds - DoQuizzes handles the quiz itself
- A selection of quizzes chosen in advance from all categories
- Players who each have a phone, tablet, or laptop with a browser - no app download required
Step-by-step: Running an online quiz night with DoQuizzes
- Choose your quizzes in advance. Browse DoQuizzes and save 4 to 6 quizzes covering different categories - for example, Sports, Music, Geography, and Movies. Check Most Popular in each category for highly-rated options. This is your playlist for the night.
- Set up a video call. Start a Zoom or Google Meet session so players can see and chat with each other between rounds.
- Create a Multiplayer room. Go to Multiplayer, click Create Room, and select your first quiz.
- Share the room code. Send the room code via your video call chat or messaging group. Players visit DoQuizzes, click Join Room, and enter the code.
- Start the game. Once everyone is in the lobby, click Start. All players answer simultaneously on their own devices.
- Review the results. After each round, share your screen to show the final leaderboard. Celebrate the round winner before moving to the next quiz.
- Repeat for each round. Create a new room for each subsequent quiz to reset the scores cleanly.
How many rounds should a quiz night have?
A classic pub quiz runs 6 to 8 rounds of 10 questions each. Online quiz nights work best with 4 to 6 rounds to account for the time between rounds and any tech setup. Each round takes about 5 to 8 minutes on DoQuizzes, making a full night around 30 to 45 minutes of active quizzing plus social time. For the full recommended round structure, see Best Quiz Categories.
What makes a good quiz night format?
- Varied categories - ensure every player has at least one or two rounds in their strong area. See Best Quiz Categories for the classic pub quiz round structure.
- Mixed quiz formats - alternate between Multiple Choice, Classic, and Picture quizzes to change the feel of each round. A Picture round always generates the most reactions.
- Mixed difficulty - a mix of easy, medium, and hard questions keeps everyone in contention. See How Quiz Scoring Works to understand how difficulty affects point ranges.
- Short breaks between rounds - use the time to chat, debate answers, and build anticipation for the next round's category.
How to keep players engaged throughout the night
- Show the live leaderboard after every round to maintain competitive energy.
- Add a wildcard round - a category nobody knows in advance keeps everyone alert.
- Use a Picture quiz for the visual round - these always generate the most discussion.
- Announce the final round category in advance so players have something to look forward to.
- Consider using Trending Today quizzes for a current events round - these spark the most debate.
Tip: Do a 30-second tech check before starting. Ask everyone to load the DoQuizzes Multiplayer page, confirm they can see the room, and verify their audio on the video call. Fixing tech issues at the start prevents interruptions mid-quiz.