A quiz over a video call, with the setup kept simple
Use the call for conversation and Playloop for questions and answers. Keeping those roles clear helps friends join even when they use different devices.
Use the same devices and connection you expect on the night. A working call alone does not confirm the full setup.
Choose a screen arrangement
Explain the arrangement in the invitation so players can prepare.
Laptop and phone
Keep the call or shared display on the laptop and answer in the phone browser. Lower one device’s volume to avoid feedback.
One laptop
Place the call and game side by side when there is room. Make sure answer controls stay visible without hiding the conversation completely.
One phone
Test switching between the call and browser. Give extra reading time and do not require a camera to remain visible while answering.
Start with a practice question
Before scoring, ask the group to confirm these basics.
Everyone is in the intended game with the name they want to use.
The prompt and choices are readable on each person’s screen.
Players can submit an answer and return to the conversation.
The host knows how to pause if someone loses the connection.
Share the intended view
If you share a screen, use Playloop’s display view. Avoid sharing your entire desktop when only the game is needed, and check that notifications will not cover the prompt.
Playloop does not include the call or synchronised audio playback. A text-first quiz is easier to run across mixed devices. If you play media separately, test it with someone on the receiving end before relying on it for a scored clue.
Bring a question. Or just yourself.
Start a game and invite your group to add their questions.
Does screen sharing replace each player’s browser?
No. Players still need to join the game and submit their own answers. A shared display helps them follow along.
Can we use any video service?
Use a service your group can access and test it alongside the game. This setup does not depend on a built-in Playloop integration with the call provider.
