Power-Ups
Power-ups add a strategic twist to your trivia games. They let players go beyond just answering questions — you can steal time from opponents, remove wrong answers, boost your score, and more. Every game becomes a little more unpredictable (and a lot more fun).
[!NOTE] Power-ups are a PRO/subscriber feature. The host needs an active subscription to enable them. Check out the Subscription page for plan details.
How It Works
During gameplay, every few questions (configurable — default is every 2 questions), a dedicated Power-Up Selection phase kicks in. All players get a short window (default 15 seconds) to pick a power-up from the available options. Choose wisely, because each player only has a limited number of uses per session (default 2).
Here is the flow:
- Trigger — After every X questions, the game enters a Power-Up Selection phase.
- Choose — Each player sees the available power-ups and picks one (or skips).
- Activate — The selected power-up takes effect on the next question.
- Impact — Depending on the power-up, you help yourself or sabotage an opponent!
The Five Power-Up Types
TriviaNow includes five unique power-ups, each with its own playstyle. Some target yourself to gain an advantage, and others target opponents to slow them down.
| Power-Up | Effect | Target |
|---|---|---|
| Time Thief | Steals 10 seconds from an opponent’s timer | Opponent |
| 50/50 Eraser | Removes two incorrect answer options | Yourself |
| Hints | Shows a helpful hint for the question | Yourself |
| Points Multiplier | Multiplies your score (2x, 3x, etc.) | Yourself |
| Avatar Ambush | Distracts an opponent with a visual effect | Opponent |
[!TIP] Not sure which power-up to pick? Self-targeting power-ups like 50/50 Eraser and Hints are great for boosting your own performance. If you want to play offense, Time Thief and Avatar Ambush let you mess with the competition.
For Hosts
Power-ups are fully configurable. You control how often they appear, how many each player gets, and which types are available. Head over to Configuring Power-Ups to learn how to fine-tune the experience for your sessions.