Choose a varied mix
Combine knowledge with music, pictures, film clips, estimates or collaborative clues. Avoid ten questions that all feel the same.
- Start easy enough to involve everyone
- Use one memorable centrepiece round
Hosting guide
How to host a quiz night
Choose a good mix of rounds, set a clear pace and leave time for answers and conversation. The room matters as much as the score.
3–5 roundsA useful starting structure
30–60 minFor a compact quiz
Mixed formatsChange how people think
Host-pacedFollow the room
The essentials
How it works
Prepare the room
Test the shared screen and sound, make the join instructions visible and decide how teams or individual players will answer.
- Keep a backup for weak sound
- Open the room before the start
Read the energy
Do not race the room or leave it waiting. Watch response progress, reveal clearly and leave space for reactions and conversation.
- Explain unusual rules once
- End while people still want another round
For the organiser
The host is part of the game design
Software can carry the questions, responses and scoring. The host notices confusion, creates anticipation and knows when the room is ready to move on.
- Know the answer before you reveal it
- Keep explanations short
- Acknowledge funny wrong answers
- Use results to create a finish
Examples
A simple 45-minute running order
- 01
Welcome the room, explain how to join and run one no-pressure practice question.
- 02
Round one: five accessible general knowledge questions to settle teams in.
- 03
Round two: a picture or film round that changes the pace.
- 04
Pause for scores, drinks and one clear reminder of the rules.
- 05
Round three: music clips or a collaborative team challenge.
- 06
Finale: one higher-value question that keeps several teams in contention.
- 07
Reveal the final table and leave time for the winning moment. Choose the rounds.
- 08
If you host regularly, keep preparation and live delivery in one workspace. See tools for quiz hosts.
FAQ
Common questions
How long should a quiz night last?
For a party, 30–60 minutes is often enough. A dedicated pub or community quiz can be longer, with breaks between rounds.
How many questions should I prepare?
Plan around the available time and format rather than a fixed number. Media and team challenges take longer than short text questions.
Do I need special quiz hardware?
No. Withunison, guests use their phones and the host can run the organiser view from a phone or laptop.
Choose what to run
Choose a ready-made game or create an event and add only what you need.
Choose a ready-made quiz