Frequently Asked Questions

Buzzinga is an online platform that makes it easy to create and host your own Jeopardy-style trivia games. With built-in buzzers, automatic scoring, and an intuitive board editor, you can deliver a fun and engaging game show experience.

Buzzinga is used by teachers, corporate trainers, event organizers, and friends hosting trivia nights. Whether you're teaching a lesson or running a company offsite, Buzzinga brings energy, learning, and laughter to every setting.

Both! Buzzinga works great for in-person, virtual, and hybrid events. Players can join using any device with a browser, while hosts can share their screen via Zoom, Teams, or Google Meet.

Yes. Your Buzzinga account has one unique room code used for all games you host. Only people with that code can join. Your games aren't listed or searchable.

The Free plan lets you create and host games with up to three players. You can build unlimited boards with text clues, including features like Daily Wagers and a Final Wager round.

Buzzinga Pro is a subscription upgrade that unlocks unlimited players, multimedia clues (images, audio, and YouTube embeds), custom logos, and exclusive features like Teams, Community Boards and Host Controller. Learn more about Pro →

Buzzinga Pro is available as either $12 per month or $99 per year, and you can cancel anytime. Learn more about Pro →

Nope! Players don't need an account to join a game.

Players can either scan the QR code on your play.buzzinga.io homepage with their phones or open the room link you share with them. Each room has a unique code.

After entering their player name, their entire screen becomes a buzzer that lights up when pressed or clicked. The host can see who buzzed in first automatically.

Yes! Buzzinga supports physical buzzers that send unique key strokes. Just plug them into your host computer and assign them to players in the Buttons & Buzzers page. Learn more →

Yes! All users can create custom category titles and clues. With Buzzinga Pro, you can also add images, audio, and YouTube videos — plus upload your own logo to personalize your board.

Absolutely. Many educators and corporate trainers use Buzzinga to make learning fun and memorable. It's perfect for reviewing content, running quizzes, or energizing a workshop.

Yes. Because players' buzzers and the host view stay in sync in real-time, all participants need a solid internet connection.

You can share any board by clicking “Share” on your play.buzzinga.io homepage. The recipient can create a copy of your board and host from their own account.

Buzzinga Pro users can submit eligible boards for review to be featured on the Community Boards page for other Pro users to host and play.