Building a Game
Host-A-Quiz games are built from **Rounds**. A standard game usually consists of 2-3 Grid Rounds followed by a Final Linear Round.
1. Round Structure
You can mix and match two types of rounds in a single game file:
The Grid Round
Classic high-stakes trivia. A board of Categories and Dollar Values.
- • Players chose clues from the board
- • Higher values = harder questions
- • Best for the main gameplay loop
The Linear Round
Sequential progression (Question 1, 2, 3...).
- • "Pub Trivia" or "Lightning Round" style
- • Questions auto-advance
- • Best for Finals or Tie-Breakers
2. Categories
In Grid Rounds, questions are grouped into vertical **Categories**.
- ColumnsA standard game has 6 Categories. You can drag and drop categories to reorder them on the board.
- RowsEach category has 5 Clues by default, increasing in value (e.g. 200, 400, 600...).
3. Global Round Settings
Instead of editing every clue individually, you can apply rules to the entire round via the Round Settings panel.
Set the default Mechanic (e.g. Buzzer) for all new clues created in this round.
Force-overwrite every clue in the round to a specific type (e.g. "Make everything Wager").
Double or triple all point values in the round instantly.
Ready to add content?
Once your structure is set, you will fill in the content by editing individual clues.