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How players join a game

Scan the QR code on the host’s screen, or go to quizzy.earth and type the 8-digit game code. No app or account needed.

Updated October 15th, 2026

  1. 1

    Scan the QR code

    Point your phone’s camera at the QR code on the host’s screen and open the link. The game code is filled in for you.

  2. 2

    Or type the code

    Go to quizzy.earth, tap Join a game, and type the 8 digits from the host’s screen into Game Code.

  3. 3

    Pick a name

    Type a name in Your Name, or tap the dice for a fun one. Then choose an avatar and a color.

  4. 4

    Join the game

    Tick the box to agree to the terms, then tap Join Game. Your phone waits for the host to start.

If the host turned on Approve players to join, you wait until the host lets you in.

Game Full

PRO

The game hit the host’s player limit: 10 players on the free plan, 50 on Host Pro. An Event Pass removes the limit. Once the host raises it, tap Try again.

Can I join after the game has started?

Yes, unless it’s a Knockout game. Then you can watch but not play.

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