Features
Everything HamBuzzer can do: on the players' phones, on the host page and on the big screen.
A buzzer in every player's pocket
Players scan the QR code or type the code, pick a nickname, and the big red button pops up on their phone. No app, no account.
A real big buzzer
The question appears, everyone's finger hovers over the button. First to press gets to answer.
First? The screen turns green
The server records the order the buzzes arrive in and picks the winner: green for them, red for everyone else. And the reactions start flying.
Everyone gets their own style
240 avatars, 15 colours and 8 buzzer sounds: horn, laser, duck, burp… Everyone knows it's you before they even see your name.
Projector mode, for the living room TV
Open the projector on a computer hooked up to the TV or projector: the whole room follows the game on the big screen, live, while you host from your phone.
A giant QR code and the game code: players join in seconds and their avatar shows up on screen.
The question in huge letters, colourful MCQ choices, the timer ticking and a count of who has already answered.
The first to buzz takes over the whole screen with their reaction time, followed by the queue of runners-up.
After each question, the leaderboard comes alive: who overtakes whom, who scores, who's on fire 🔥.
- One-key fullscreen
- Sound effects
- Player reactions on screen
- Podium and awards at the end
Everything in the box
HamBuzzer has grown up. Here's a quick tour of everything you can do, for free.
For players
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No app, no account
A code or a QR code, a nickname, and you're playing from any phone.
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Avatar and colour
240 emojis and 15 colours so everyone stands out at a glance on every screen.
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8 buzzer sounds
Horn, laser, duck, siren, burp… Everyone picks their own, and the whole room hears it.
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Live reactions
😂 🔥 👏 😱: emojis floating across every screen during the game.
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Keyboard shortcuts
On a computer, Space to buzz and 1 to 4 for MCQs. The host has their own too.
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iOS and Android app
Optional, with a notification whenever a new question starts.
For the host
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4 game modes
Live buzzer, written buzzer, written quiz or MCQ, mix and match in the same game.
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16 ready-made packs
320 questions to add in one click, as MCQs or open questions.
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Your own questions
Prep them ahead of time or paste a whole list at once, then reorder them with drag and drop.
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Images
A flag, a logo, a photo: add an image to your question.
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Timer
A time limit per question: once time's up, answers are no longer accepted.
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Teams
Create teams, each player picks theirs, and the team leaderboard shows up everywhere.
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Custom points
+1 / -1 in one tap, ready-made steps or any value you like.
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Projector mode
The game on the big screen, TV or projector, QR code included.
During and after the game
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Live leaderboard
Updated with every point, on every screen at the same time.
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Streaks
Three right answers in a row, a 🔥 badge lights up and the whole room gets the news.
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Awards
The Flash, The Sniper, The Slow Starter, Trigger Happy… An award for every play style.
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One-click rematch
Same players, new game: everyone switches over automatically.
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Shareable results
Podium, full leaderboard and a nice card to send to the group chat.
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History and chart
Details for every question and the score chart, question by question.
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My games
A free, optional account to find and relaunch all your games.
Several ways to play
Pick the format that fits your audience: from pure buzzer to auto-graded MCQ.
Buzzer · Live
Race to the buzzer, in person. The fastest player gets to answer out loud. The host arbitrates.
Buzzer · Written
Same buzzer race, but the player types their answer, handy for remote play or when spelling matters.
Quizz · Written
Everyone types their answer. No buzzer race: sending counts as the buzz, host reviews the list ranked by submission order.
Quizz · MCQ
Multiple choice question. Auto-graded on the correct answer, with a medal for the fastest correct picker.
Everyone's got their style
Players recognize each other at a glance and by ear. Everything is set from the phone and updates live on every screen.
Avatar
Plus 192 more, sorted into families.
Color
Reactions
Buzzer sound
Click a sound to hear it.
End-of-game awards
Every game ends with awards celebrating each play style, stats to back it up. For example:
The Flash
🦊 Léa
0.9 s average reaction time
The Sniper
🤖 Tom
92% correct answers after buzzing
Photo finish
🍕 Inès
Buzzed first by just 38 ms
The Slow Starter
🐸 Hugo
3 pts in the first half, then 12 pts after
Trigger Happy
🦄 Sarah
Buzzed in, then got it wrong 4 times
The Shy One
🐙 Nico
Buzzes in the whole game: 1
16 ready-made question packs
No time to prep? Pick a theme and add its questions in one click: as auto-graded MCQs, or open questions where only you see the answer.
- General Knowledge 20 questions A bit of everything to warm up the room: science, arts, history. « Which planet is closest to the Sun? »
- Just for Kids 20 questions Easy and funny questions for ages 6-10. « How many legs does a spider have? »
- Around the World 20 questions Capitals, countries and wonders of the planet. « What is the capital of Australia? »
- History 20 questions Pharaohs, emperors and key dates: an express trip from Antiquity to the 20th century. « Which ancient civilization built the pyramids of Giza? »
- Science & Nature 20 questions The human body, stars and amazing critters: enough to wake up the scientist in you. « What is the closest star to Earth? »
- Movies & TV 20 questions Cult films, cartoons and series that everyone has seen. « What is the name of the lion cub hero of “The Lion King”? »
- Music 20 questions Hits, great composers and instruments: enough to get the whole room singing. « How many strings does a standard classical guitar have? »
- Sports 20 questions Stadiums, pools and podiums: rules, legends and great moments in sport. « How many rings are there on the Olympic flag? »
- Video Games 20 questions Plumbers, hedgehogs and falling blocks: gamer culture in questions. « What job is traditionally given to Mario, Nintendo’s hero? »
- World Cuisine 20 questions Dishes, cheeses and spices from the four corners of the globe: best not played on an empty stomach. « Which country does the margherita pizza come from? »
- The 90s & 2000s 20 questions Tamagotchi, boy bands and the first consoles: nostalgia in multiple choice. « Which little virtual pet did you have to feed on a keychain? »
- Logic & Riddles 20 questions Number sequences, clever math and trick riddles: here, you think before you buzz! « Which number comes next: 2, 4, 6, 8…? »
- Valentine’s Day 20 questions Legendary couples, romantic movies and passionate declarations: enough to make hearts beat faster. « On which day is Valentine’s Day celebrated? »
- Summer Vacation 20 questions Dream beaches, ice cream and shooting stars: summer in questions, with your toes in the sand. « What do you call a frozen dessert made from water and fruit, with no milk? »
- Halloween 20 questions Pumpkins, witches and legendary monsters: chills for the whole family. « On which day is Halloween celebrated? »
- Christmas 20 questions Reindeer, fir trees and Christmas movies: perfect for December evenings. « How many reindeer pull Santa’s sleigh, not counting Rudolph? »
Prep your question pack
Type your questions ahead of time, as plain text or MCQ, with an image if you like, or paste a whole list at once. During the game, one click launches the next one. No more awkward silences.
Curious how a game plays out, step by step, for the host and for the players?
Read the how-to guide