How to host a trivia night over Zoom: ingredients that guarantee 100% success

With the pandemic’s limits on physical activities and the rise of remote work nowadays, people are more likely to be glued to their screens rather than interacting in person. But even in our virtual-first world, people still love to enjoy their night lives with friends, co-workers, or family over Zoom, and one way to do this is through hosting a trivia night. Trivia nights are a great way for friends, remote co-workers, or family members who don’t see each other often to get together virtually and have fun. Careful planning beforehand can ensure that the activity runs smoothly. Below, we outline important steps you can take to host a trivia night that is exciting and educational for players.

Recruit your trivia night players

Recruiting players is a key part of a successful trivia night and an important step that can make or break your event. When recruiting people to take part, always take these aspects into consideration:

Know what you want in a player: Before you recruit, it’s important to know what kind of player you want for your team. Do you want the event to only be about remote co-workers? Are you trying to have fun with the family? Or maybe you’re only recruiting friends for an exciting nightly adventure? While there can be a mixture of all these types of players, it’s easier to organize and come up with relevant activities if you focus on a particular group, such as  remote workers only or just the family.

Know where to look: If you’re only going to have co-workers, then a great place of contact will be your Slack channel. For family members, maybe a phone call or social media will do. While reaching out may look simple, careful planning and regular follow-ups will ensure everyone is on board and ready to play.

Create amazing questions

The key to any successful trivia night is the questions. There are many types of questions that you can ask during trivia nights, but there are some categories that are more popular than others. Some of these popular categories include pop-culture, sports, and general knowledge-related questions. As a quizmaster, select your questions for a trivia night by considering these criteria:

●      The questions should be engaging, and not too hard or too easy.

●      The questions should be relevant to the theme of the event.

●      The questions should be diverse so that they are inclusive of all players and abilities.  

Set the rules for the trivia night

Rules are the foundation for any successful trivia event. They set the tone for what is coming and what is not allowed. The organizer should set the rules of the trivia night and clearly communicate them to players. These rules will help participants understand how to play and help achieve the objectives of the event.

Provide a reward

Communicate with players about the prizes that come with each winning answer or round. Whether they are digital coins, company souvenirs, or graphic assets, these rewards are an incentive for players to attend and make the event even more fun.