Create a quiz

Game being rolled out. Depending on your version of BoothX, the quiz editor may differ from this description.

The quiz gives the player a series of multiple-choice questions. At the end, they see their score and, if you wish, their place on the leaderboard or a prize.

Creating the questions

For each question:

1. enter the question text (“What year was the company founded?”);
2. add the answer choices (two to four);
3. mark the correct answer;
4. reorder the questions if needed.

The questions are saved on the booth with the event: you can prepare a different quiz for each event.

How a game unfolds

1. The player taps Play on the welcome screen (after registering, if the quiz is combined with a contest).
2. The questions appear one at a time, with the answers on large tiles.
3. After each answer, the booth shows whether it was right before moving on to the next one.
4. At the end, the results screen shows the score (for example “7 / 10”) and, depending on your settings, the player's place on the leaderboard or the prize screen.

Scoring

Each correct answer earns points. If the quiz is timed, answering quickly can break a tie between two players with the same number of correct answers: that's what keeps the leaderboard lively at a trade show.

How many questions?

Beyond that, players lose interest and the line gets longer.

Writing good questions

• One idea per question, worded simply, readable in a few seconds.
• Answers of the same length: the correct answer shouldn't be guessable from its form.
• A bit of humor: one far-fetched answer per question lightens the mood.
• Useful content: at a trade show, each correct answer is a message from your client (“Our product saves 30% energy”).
• Read it aloud and have it tested by someone who doesn't know the subject.

Rewarding players

Three options, which can be combined:

• the leaderboard: the day's best players are displayed, with a nickname;
• a prize at a threshold: for example a goodie from 8 correct answers, with a printable prize screen;
• a prize draw among the participants registered for the contest.

See Leaderboard and printable prize screen.

Statistics

For each event, the booth counts the games played and the average score. It's a good indicator for your client report: number of engaged visitors, most-missed questions (and therefore messages to rework).