Factile created their buzzer mode in light of the pandemic to make remote learning a little easier. With their buzzer mode, participants are able to buzz in using their own mobile devices. So long as you’ve got Factile running alongside a Zoom call or other video chatting platform, your trivia competition is destined for success. Slido Factile was created with classrooms in mind, but it’s also suitable for your average casual Zoom trivia night. It’s a little different from some of the previous buzzers we’ve listed because it’s not just a buzzer—it also allows the host to write their questions out for all players to see. With Crowd Buzzer from Crowd Control Games, you can incorporate team gameplay into your Zoom trivia game. To do this, players can simply write in a team name alongside their own name when they enter the access code to join the game. If your Zoom trivia quiz isn’t a single answer game (i.e. not just one player answers each question), why not give all participants a chance to answer every question via a Google Form? A Google Form most certainly isn’t a buzzer, but it can help you organize answer submissions during an otherwise potentially chaotic game of Zoom trivia. Because buzzers come in the form of hardware (many are included in trivia kits), they can be quite pricey. If you don’t organize trivia nights too often and don’t want to splurge on expensive equipment ( or don’t already have your own!), there is a solution for you too. Buzzer apps are gaining popularity and there are quite a few free ones you can use!

Having a buzzer in your phone also gives you more mobility. With physical buzzers, you need to take care of them. If you’re playing in a pub, you better make sure you don’t accidentally leave them there. If you’re playing at home, you’re still running the risk of spilling something on them and ruining them forever or accidentally dropping them and breaking the plastic. Final Words This Matty's Toy Stop Lights & Sounds Electronic Buzzers set only comes with two buzzers, so you might need to buy more if you want to use them in the classroom. Alternatively, divide the class into two groups and make one kid in each group responsible for buzzing the answer in. Besides their ability to make sounds, the buzzers also feature a 30-second timer and 60-second timer.

MAKE PERSONALIZED SOUNDS ON RECORDABLE BUTTONS: Make your buzzers customizable! These answer buzzers are great for making your buzzers any sound that you want - they record up to 7 seconds! BATTERIES REQUIRED: Answer Buzzers require 2 AAA batteries that are not included CLASSROOM TOOL OR JEOPARDY BUZZER: A perfect tool for quieter students - buzzers are loud enough to get the attention of the class. Use them as Jeopardy buzzers or buzzers for Family Feud!

An upside to Cosmo Buzz? Their buzz in services are totally free, so you don’t need to worry about any hidden charges or forgotten subscriptions. Multibuzzer Just like the previous three online buzzers, Just Buzz In (stylized as JustBuzz.in) relies on unique access codes to keep players attending the correct games. To join a game, simply paste the code given to you by the host, perhaps via Zoom chat during your video call. If you’d like to use an app, Buzz In! by Cactus Biceps is an excellent option for you. Unlike many other buzzer apps, Buzz In! doesn’t require all players to be on the same WiFi network to buzz in, so it can easily be employed during a remote game of trivia on Zoom. SPEECH PATHOLOGIST APPROVED: Use these recordable buttons to customize therapy sessions, and help understand words through tactile and aural learningOn Slido, the quiz’s creator can set a timer for each question so that the players will have a limited amount of time to answer—this can totally raise the stakes of the game! Speed Quizzing

A caveat regarding Buzz In! is that it’s only available via the Google Play Store. Therefore, if you don’t have a device that’s compatible with Google Play, you won’t be able to reap its rewards. However, if you happen to be playing with a group of entirely Android users, the Buzz In! app may be perfect for your game. Google Forms If you’d like a buzzer app modeled after a traditional bar or pub trivia format, try out Speed Quizzing. Speed Quizzing markets itself as a pub quiz you can play from your smartphone, but, really, you can use any mobile device to play. The host conducts the quiz from a computer, most likely the same one that their Zoom or video meeting is running on. What are your solutions for elevating trivia games? Do you prefer playing with or without buzzers? Which one of these buzzers looks the best? Do you prefer wireless options? Let us know in the comments! There’s no feature on Zoom explicitly intended to work as a game buzzer. However, there are a couple of basic Zoom functions that you can use to your advantage during a virtual trivia quiz. The best part about Multibuzzer is that it’s a completely free online buzzer system, no matter what. It may only have simple features, but that’s a large part of its allure—it’ll simplify your game since you won’t have to waste time figuring out how to use it! Just Buzz InThe buzzers are quite sturdy and durable, making them great even for small children. Officially, the buzzers are suitable for children from the age of 12. You need AAA batteries to operate the buzzers. Besides school, you can use these buzzers at home or at work during game night. That’s right, buzzers can take your game to the next level. With buzzers, you can always be sure that the team you selected to answer the question was actually the first one to buzz in. Buzzers are also great for games where individuals play against each other, as well as classroom quizzes, quiz bowls, and Jeopardy!-style games. This Quiz Answer Game Buzzer Standalone System is suitable for eight players. It looks like a spider web with eight separate green buzzers connected to the main hub through white wires. This system makes it easy to figure out who the first person to buzz in was, because the buzzer will flash. You will also see it on the digital display of the master console. The unit requires AA batteries to work.