🎯 QUIZZUB

Game Manual & User Guide

Version 1.0

The Fastest Finger First!

📖 Table of Contents

1. What is QUIZZUB?
2. Getting Started
3. For Quiz Hosts
4. For Teams/Players
5. Running Your Quiz
6. Tips for Success
7. Troubleshooting
8. Quick Reference Card

🎯 What is QUIZZUB?

QUIZZUB is a real-time digital buzzer system for quizzes, trivia nights, and classroom activities. It replaces traditional physical buzzers with a smartphone-based solution that works on any device with a web browser.

Key Features

Feature	Description
⚡ Millisecond Timing	Accurate to the millisecond - no disputes about who buzzed first
📱 Any Device	Works on phones, tablets, laptops - anything with a browser
🌐 No App Download	Players simply open a web page - no installation required
👥 Unlimited Teams	Support for as many teams as you need
🔄 Instant Reset	Quick reset between questions
📊 Buzz Order	See exactly who buzzed and when

How It Works

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┌─────────────────────────────────────────────────────────┐ │                                                         │ │   HOST creates room  →  Gets 4-digit CODE              │ │                              ↓                          │ │   TEAMS join using CODE on their phones                │ │                              ↓                          │ │   HOST asks question  →  TEAMS race to BUZZ            │ │                              ↓                          │ │   FASTEST team wins  →  HOST sees results              │ │                              ↓                          │ │   HOST resets  →  Next question begins                 │ │                                                         │ └─────────────────────────────────────────────────────────┘

🚀 Getting Started

What You Need

For the Host:

• A device with a web browser (computer, tablet, or phone)
• The QUIZZUB app/webpage open
• Your quiz questions ready

For Each Team:

• A smartphone, tablet, or laptop
• Web browser
• The 4-digit room code from the host

Quick Start (2 Minutes)

1. Host opens QUIZZUB and taps "Host a Quiz"
2. Host enters their name and creates a room
3. Host shares the 4-digit code with all teams
4. Teams open QUIZZUB on their phones
5. Teams tap "Join as Team" and enter the code + team name
6. Everyone's ready! Host asks questions, teams buzz in

👑 For Quiz Hosts

Creating a Room

1. Open QUIZZUB on your device
2. Tap the purple "Host a Quiz" button
3. Enter your name (this identifies you as the Question Master)
4. Tap "Create Room"
5. You'll see your unique 4-digit room code (e.g., AB12)

The Host Dashboard

Once your room is created, you'll see the Host Dashboard:

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┌─────────────────────────────────────────┐ │           QUIZZUB        ● Live         │ ├─────────────────────────────────────────┤ │                                         │ │    📢 Share this code with players:     │ │                                         │ │            ╔═══════════╗                │ │            ║   AB12    ║                │ │            ╚═══════════╝                │ │                                         │ │         Question 1                      │ │                                         │ ├─────────────────────────────────────────┤ │  👥 Teams                    3 joined   │ │  ┌─────────────────────────────────┐    │ │  │ 🔴 The Brains         0 pts     │    │ │  │ 🟡 Quiz Kings         0 pts     │    │ │  │ 🔵 Smarty Pants       0 pts     │    │ │  └─────────────────────────────────┘    │ ├─────────────────────────────────────────┤ │  🔔 Waiting for buzzes...               │ │                                         │ ├─────────────────────────────────────────┤ │  ┌───────────┐    ┌───────────┐         │ │  │ 🔄 Reset  │    │ ➡️ Next Q │         │ │  └───────────┘    └───────────┘         │ │                                         │ │  ┌─────────────────────────────────┐    │ │  │          End Quiz               │    │ │  └─────────────────────────────────┘    │ └─────────────────────────────────────────┘

Dashboard Elements Explained

Element	Purpose
Room Code	The 4-digit code teams use to join
Question Number	Tracks which question you're on
Teams List	Shows all connected teams and their scores
Results Panel	Displays who buzzed and in what order
Reset Button	Clears buzzes for a retry on same question
Next Q Button	Advances to next question and activates buzzers
End Quiz	Closes the session

Host Controls

🔄 Reset Button

Use this when:

• You want to re-ask the same question
• There was a technical issue
• The first team got it wrong and you want others to try

What it does:

• Clears all buzzes
• Reactivates all team buzzers
• Stays on the same question number

➡️ Next Q Button

Use this when:

• Moving to the next question
• The question has been answered correctly

What it does:

• Advances question number by 1
• Clears all buzzes
• Reactivates all team buzzers
• Notifies all teams of the new question

🎮 For Teams/Players

Joining a Quiz

1. Open QUIZZUB on your phone or device
2. Tap the green "Join as Team" button
3. Enter the 4-digit room code (get this from your host)
4. Enter your team name (be creative!)
5. Tap "Join Room"

The Buzzer Screen

Once you've joined, you'll see your buzzer:

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┌─────────────────────────────────────────┐ │       QUIZZUB          Room: AB12       │ ├─────────────────────────────────────────┤ │                                         │ │            The Brains                   │ │           Question 1                    │ │                                         │ │                                         │ │           ╭─────────╮                   │ │          ╱           ╲                  │ │         │             │                 │ │         │    BUZZ!    │                 │ │         │             │                 │ │          ╲           ╱                  │ │           ╰─────────╯                   │ │                                         │ │        ⚡ Tap to buzz in!               │ │                                         │ │                                         │ │  ┌─────────────────────────────────┐    │ │  │         Leave Room              │    │ │  └─────────────────────────────────┘    │ └─────────────────────────────────────────┘

Buzzer States

Your buzzer button will change based on its status:

State	Appearance	Meaning
WAIT	Grey button	Host hasn't activated buzzers yet
BUZZ!	Red button	Ready! Tap to buzz in
SENT!	Green button	Your buzz was registered
1ST!	Green button	🏆 You were first!
#2, #3...	Grey button	Your position in the buzz order
LOCKED	Dark grey	Someone else buzzed first

Tips for Players

1. Keep your screen on - Don't let your phone sleep during the quiz
2. Stay on the page - Don't switch to other apps
3. Watch the button - When it turns RED, you can buzz
4. Tap once firmly - No need to frantically tap multiple times
5. Listen for the question - Buzz when you know the answer, not before!

🎲 Running Your Quiz

Recommended Quiz Flow

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1. SETUP PHASE    ├── Host creates room    ├── Share room code (write on board, announce, etc.)    ├── Wait for all teams to join    └── Verify all teams appear in your list  2. QUIZ PHASE (repeat for each question)    ├── Read the question aloud    ├── Wait for buzzes    ├── See who buzzed first    ├── Ask the winning team for their answer    ├── If correct: Award points, click "Next Q"    └── If wrong: Click "Reset" to let others try  3. END PHASE    ├── Announce final scores    ├── Declare winner    └── Click "End Quiz"

Scoring Suggestions

QUIZZUB tracks buzz order but lets you manage scoring. Here are some popular formats:

Simple Scoring:

Result	Points
Correct answer	+10
Wrong answer	0

Risk/Reward Scoring:

Result	Points
Correct answer	+10
Wrong answer	-5

Speed Bonus:

Position	Points (if correct)
1st	+15
2nd	+10
3rd	+5

Different Quiz Formats

Classic Trivia

• Read question
• First to buzz answers
• Correct = points, next question
• Wrong = reset, others can try

Lightning Round

• Rapid-fire questions
• First buzz only
• No second chances
• Quick "Next Q" between questions

Team Relay

• Each team member takes turns as the buzzer
• Pass the phone after each question
• Adds a fun physical element

Category Selection

• Winning team chooses next category
• Host reads from chosen category
• Adds strategy element

💡 Tips for Success

For Hosts

✅ Do:

• Test the system before your event
• Have a backup plan (write down the code)
• Speak clearly and pause before allowing buzzes
• Keep the energy high
• Announce scores regularly

❌ Don't:

• Rush through questions
• Forget to click "Next Q" or "Reset"
• Let your device sleep
• Leave players waiting too long between questions

For Players

✅ Do:

• Charge your phone before the quiz
• Use a stable internet connection
• Keep your screen brightness up
• Position your thumb over the button
• Celebrate your teammates' wins!

❌ Don't:

• Buzz before you know the answer
• Switch to other apps during the quiz
• Argue about timing (the system is accurate!)
• Forget to have fun

Technical Tips

Issue	Solution
Slow connection	Move closer to WiFi router
Screen too dim	Increase brightness
Accidental buzzes	Hold phone with two hands
Battery draining	Lower brightness, close other apps

🔧 Troubleshooting

Common Issues & Solutions

"Room not found"

Cause: Incorrect room code or room has ended
Fix:

• Double-check the 4-digit code
• Ask host if the room is still active
• Make sure you're using CAPITAL letters

"Team name already taken"

Cause: Another team is using that name
Fix: Choose a different team name

Buzzer stays on "WAIT"

Cause: Host hasn't activated buzzers yet
Fix: Wait for host to click "Reset" or "Next Q"

Page not loading

Cause: Internet connection issue
Fix:

• Check WiFi/mobile data connection
• Refresh the page
• Try a different browser

Buzz didn't register

Cause: Connection lag or already buzzed
Fix:

• Check your internet connection
• Look at your button status
• You can only buzz once per question

Refreshing & Reconnecting

If you need to refresh the page:

• Host: Your room will be lost - you'll need to create a new one
• Team: You'll need to rejoin using the same code and a new team name

📞 Support

Having issues? Here's what to check:

1. ✅ Is your internet connection working?
2. ✅ Are you using a modern web browser?
3. ✅ Is the room code correct?
4. ✅ Has the host created/ended the room?

🎉 Ready to Quiz!

You're all set to run an amazing quiz night with QUIZZUB. Remember:

"It's not just about being smart - it's about being FAST!"

Good luck, have fun, and may the fastest finger win! 🏆

QUIZZUB - The Fastest Finger First!

© 2025 QUIZZUB (Created by ChatGPT for Smazlabz at request of BruVaga)