How the buzzer works
Everyone plays on the same screen. Set it in the middle of the table, or on a desk at the front of the room, and give each team its own buzzer.
- Pick 2, 3 or 4 teams. Each one gets a big colored buzzer, and you can change the team names.
- When a team taps first, their buzzer lights up, a buzzer sound plays and the other buzzers lock. The screen says who it was. A team called Owls would see "Owls buzzed first!"
- Scores are on by default. After a buzz, the host taps "Correct +1" to give the point, or "Wrong" to open the buzzers again for the other teams.
- "Reset" unlocks every buzzer without giving a point, for example when nobody knows the answer.
- "Full screen" gives the buzzers the whole screen, and the "Sound" toggle turns the buzz on or off.
The first tap the page registers wins, and the other buzzers lock right away, so even a close race has one answer. When two players swear they were first, the screen settles it.
On a phone, a tablet or a computer
Phone flat on the table
With 2 teams, the top buzzer is upside down, so each side of the table reads its own. Sit across from each other and keep hands off until the question ends.
Laptop and keyboard
Keys A, L, Z and M buzz for teams 1 to 4, and the space bar resets. The keys sit near the four corners of the keyboard, so four players can crowd around one laptop.
Tablet in the middle
A bigger screen gives 3 or 4 teams more room for their hands. Lay it flat in the center of the group.
It's one shared screen, not a buzzer on every player's phone. That keeps it simple: no codes to join, no sign-up and no app.
Using the buzzer for classroom review games
A quiz buzzer turns a stack of review questions into a game. As an online buzzer for the classroom, it needs only the teacher's laptop: no student devices, no accounts and no codes. Split the class into 2 to 4 teams, and have each team send one player up to the laptop for each question. Rotate who comes up, so everyone gets a turn.
Put the buzzers on the projector with "Full screen". Players buzz on their keys, and the whole class sees which team was first. You read the question, judge the answer and tap "Correct +1" or "Wrong". After a wrong answer, the other teams get a chance to steal the point.
A few rules help: the player who buzzes must answer within five seconds, teammates can't call out the answer, and the first answer spoken is the one that counts.
Family trivia and quiz nights
At home, set the phone flat between two teams, or lay a tablet on the coffee table for three or four. One person hosts and reads the questions. No question cards? Write ten per category before people arrive. Questions about the family itself, like who was born where or whose first car was green, are often the best ones.
Classic trivia
One question at a time, and the first to buzz answers. A wrong answer opens the buzzers for everyone else.
Guess the song
Hum or play the first few seconds of a song. Buzz when you know the title, and sing the next line for a bonus point.
Riddles
Read a riddle and buzz with the answer. Our Riddle of the Day gives you a new one every day, with three hints.
Lightning round
Set the Countdown Timer for two minutes and fire off quick questions. Most points before time runs out wins.
Tips for hosts and teachers
- Hands in laps until the question is fully read. Buzzing early counts as a wrong answer, so tap "Wrong" and let the others try.
- Keep team names short, so the "buzzed first" message is easy to read across the room.
- Turn "Sound" off for a quiet classroom. The lit buzzer still shows who was first.
- Have one host who doesn't play. A host who also buzzes will get accused of peeking at the answers.
- Write the questions down before the game, along with the answers. It's much easier to judge a close answer when the correct one is on paper.
- Need more than 4 teams or a running total for the night? Keep score on our Scoreboard and have teams take turns at the buzzers.
Games and ideas that go with it
The buzzer works with any question you can read out loud. For ready-made rounds, try these:
- Name 3 Things: read the category, and the first team to buzz has five seconds to name three things in it.
- Classroom games: more games for review days and the last ten minutes of class.
- Family game night: a mix of one-phone games for kids, teens and grandparents.
Questions
How does the game show buzzer work?
Up to 4 teams share one screen, each with a big buzzer. The first tap lights up, plays a buzz and locks the other buzzers until the host resets.
Can each player use their own phone?
No. All the buzzers are on one screen, so teams gather around the same phone, tablet or laptop. That means no codes to join and no setup.
Can I use it on a computer for a class?
Yes. Keys A, L, Z and M buzz for teams 1 to 4, and the space bar resets. Use "Full screen" on a projector so the class can see.
Does it keep score?
Yes, scores are on by default. Tap "Correct +1" or "Wrong" after each buzz. You can turn scores off if you only need the buzzers.
What happens after a wrong answer?
Tap "Wrong" and the buzzers open again for the other teams, so they can try to answer.
How many teams can play?
2, 3 or 4 teams. Each team can have as many players as you like, taking turns at the buzzer.
Can I turn off the sound?
Yes. Turn off "Sound" and the buzzers stay silent. The lit buzzer still shows who was first.
Is it free?
Yes. It's free, with no sign-up and no app, and it runs in your browser.