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How to Set Up Phone Play

Players join on their phones via QR code. No app download needed.

1

Start a Game

Open any game from the launcher. A session code and QR code appear automatically on the audience/TV screen.

2

Players Scan the QR Code

Players open their phone camera and point it at the QR code on screen. It opens instantly in their browser. No app download required.

On Mobile Host, tap the session code badge to show a full-screen QR overlay that's easy for the audience to scan.

3

Players Enter Their Name

Players type their name (or team name) and tap Join. They see a "YOU'RE IN!" waiting screen with a live player count until the game starts.

4

Play!

Game events arrive on phones instantly (under 100ms). Bingo cards update, quiz questions appear, claims and answers go back to the host in real time.

A green glow on the player's phone means they have an instant Realtime connection. Amber pulse means polling fallback (still works, slightly slower).

5

Switch Games - No Rejoin Needed

One session code lasts the whole evening. When you switch from Quiz to Bingo (or any other game), all player phones automatically redirect. No one needs to rescan the QR code.

Phone Play Tips

  • 9 games support phone play: Bingo, Quiz, Music Bingo, Heads or Tails, Higher or Lower, Quick Quiz, Last Standing, Racing (add-on), Top Percent (add-on)
  • Enable a Session PIN for corporate/private events to control who can join
  • Share the join link via messaging apps if QR scanning doesn't work for some players
  • The audience screen shows a live join feed with animated name badges as players connect
  • Sessions expire 1 hour after last activity