Online Trivia

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Teams compete in a virtual trivia competition using online quiz platforms with real-time scoring and leaderboards.

Online Trivia transforms traditional quiz games into an engaging virtual team-building activity using platforms like Kahoot, Quizizz, or Mentimeter. Teams or individuals answer questions across various categories, competing for the top spot on live leaderboards. The competitive element, combined with knowledge sharing and collaborative problem-solving, makes this an excellent icebreaker for remote meetings, virtual events, and online training sessions.

20-45 min5-200 peoplevirtual
FunLarge GroupsEducational
VirtualEnergizers

Objective

Foster friendly competition, knowledge sharing, and team engagement in virtual settings.

Materials Needed
  • Online trivia platform (Kahoot, Quizizz, Trivia Maker)
  • Prepared questions
  • Video conferencing

How to Play

1

Create the Quiz

30 min

Build a quiz with 15-30 questions using an online platform. Mix difficulty levels and include varied categories.

2

Share Access Instructions

5 min

Send participants the game code or link. Test access beforehand to troubleshoot issues.

3

Form Teams or Play Individually

3 min

Decide whether participants compete individually or in teams. Use breakout rooms for team discussions if playing in teams.

4

Play the Game

25 min

Launch the quiz. Questions appear on screen, participants answer on their devices. Leaderboard updates after each question.

5

Review and Celebrate

7 min

Review interesting questions or surprising facts. Celebrate top performers and award virtual prizes.

Pro Tips

preparationImportant

Customize questions to your audience - include company/industry-specific questions for relevance.

facilitationImportant

Keep questions timed (15-30 seconds) to maintain energy and prevent over-thinking.

Variations

Try these variations to adapt the game for different contexts and group sizes.

Company Culture Trivia
Focus questions on company history, values, team members, and organizational trivia.
Music & Video Trivia
Include audio clips and video snippets for multimedia engagement.

Changes:

Additional Materials
  • Audio/video clips embedded in quiz