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Things to keep in mind from the Best Quizmasters

With over two decades of games under our belts, we've collected some tips to pass along!

  • A perfectly timed game is approximately 2 hours long (120 minutes)
  • PROMOTE! You have a mic and a winning personality - use your powers for good: encourage teams to order more food and drink.
  • Encourage teams to sign up with the app.
  • Have confidence when on the microphone. And don’t tell them that it’s your first time hosting. Go with the confidence of the rock star that you are! As long as you're having fun and being your charming and wonderful self there's not a lot that you can't get through. our RM team is here to help if you need anything at all!
  • Play music during your entire game. Yes, even when you're talking (just use that volume dial to turn down the music while you're on the mic). Remember to turn the music volume up in between rounds. Your music can be whatever you want but READ THE ROOM!
  • Never speak ill of the quiz content. You shouldn't be saying "I'm sorry, I didn't write this" or "yeah, this theme sucks" to the players. Read the questions as if you wrote them. You are a brand ambassador and the content is the product. 
  • Walk around! Mingle! If you aren’t actively talking on the mic you should be walking around, talking to players, and generally making merriment instead of standing or sitting there resembling a substitute teacher waiting for the kids to turn in their busy-work

 

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