Bar trivia,
without the paper.

Players scan a QR code — no app, no signup, no per-player fees. Run a hosted Game Night, an Emcee round, or Open Play on autopilot.

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How it works

Three steps. Five minutes. You're running trivia.

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📋

Queue your night in 90 seconds

Pick categories or load a saved template. 8,000+ questions across 450+ categories. Add your own — or generate fresh ones with AI.

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Players scan and play

Show the QR code on the TV. Players are in the game in seconds — no app download, no account needed.

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Run the night, hit "next"

Questions stream live to phones and the TV. Scores update in real time. You control the pace — pause, extend, or skip whenever.

Everything you need for trivia night

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Game Night Mode

Multiple rounds, breaks, leaderboards, and a structured flow — perfect for a hosted event. Players hit "ready" between rounds so you know when to roll on.

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Emcee Rounds

The host asks questions live, players submit answers on their phones, and the host judges in real time.

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Open Play

Self-serve trivia on autopilot. Players drop in anytime and play at their own pace — no host needed. Daily, weekly, and monthly leaderboards rotate on the TV. Optional geofencing keeps it bar-only.

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TV Display

A dedicated TV view shows questions, scores, and leaderboards. Works on any screen with a browser.

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Question Bank

8,000+ built-in questions across 450+ categories. Add your own — or generate fresh ones with AI on the Premium plan.

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Voting Rounds

Drop a voting round into any night — players pick the next category from a slate of four. Most votes wins, ties break randomly. The crowd steers the playlist.

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Team Mode

Split the room into 2–8 teams with custom names and colors. Players pick a team when they join; team standings show alongside individual scores at night-end. Perfect for a packed bar.

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Leaderboards

Round scores, night totals, and a monthly venue leaderboard. Give your regulars something to chase.

Why Trivia Fun

Built for venues, not players. Compare it to what you're using now.

Trivia Fun Paper trivia App-based competitors
No app download for players ✓ ✓ ✕
Live scoreboard on the TV ✓ ✕ ✓
Multiple modes (Game Night, Emcee, Open Play) ✓ ✕ ✕
No per-player fees ✓ ✓ ✕
Add your own questions ✓ ✓ Limited
TV ads between rounds ✓ ✕ ✕
Setup time ~5 min Hours of prep Varies

Built for bars & venues

Trivia Fun is designed for the real world — loud rooms, impatient crowds, and bartenders who don't have time to fiddle with tech.

No app downloads. Players scan a QR code and they're in. Zero friction.
Works on any device. Phones, tablets, laptops — if it has a browser, it works.
Your room code, your brand. Set a permanent room code for your venue. Players remember it.
TV ads between rounds. Upload your own images and videos to show during breaks.
Run it yourself or hire a host. The app handles scoring — the host just needs to click "next."
Players never pay. No per-player fees, no gimmicks — the venue pays a flat monthly rate. See pricing →
Recovers from crashes. Host's tab dies mid-game? Players auto-reconnect to the same game state — no lost scores. Backed up every 6 hours, Sentry-monitored.
Up to 100 players per room. Stress-tested at the cap with no lag — pack the bar.

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