Learn to host live games like a pro
Step-by-step guides for new hosts: from creating your account to running your first event, building your own trivia, and following up with your players.
New to Gig Game? Follow this path
From knowing nothing about Gig Game to hosting your first event.
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What is Gig Game?
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How hosting works: the Host Console, the HUD and player phones
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What you need to host a Gig Game
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Gig Game terms explained
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How to create your Gig Game account
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How to sign in, and what to do if you forget your username or password
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A tour of the Host Hub
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The Dashboard: your Host Hub home page
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Your first 30 minutes with Gig Game
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How to choose a game to host
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How to start a game with Host a Game Now
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How to share the QR code and access code so players can join
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What you and your players see while people join
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How to end your game and release the QR code
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What is a game event?
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How to schedule an event
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The event page: statuses, tabs and actions
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What to do after your first game
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Pick the path that matches what you want to do
Everything you need to run a great night
Start Here
What Gig Game is, how hosting works, and how to create your account. Begin here if you have never hosted before.
Host Your First Game
Pick a game, start it, share the QR code, and run your first session in minutes.
Game Events
Schedule an event, share the access code, collect player information, and review the results.
Running the Show
The Host Console, the big-screen HUD, player phones, and a checklist for a smooth night.
The Game Library
Browse, filter and read about every game, and understand public and private games.
Custom Trivia
Build your own trivia: questions, packs, themes, music, AI tools, imports, and the Community Marketplace.
Media and Sponsors
Upload sponsor and advertisement media and use it in your games.
Contacts and Email
Keep your players in one place, organize them into groups, and email them.
Plans, Tokens and Billing
Player limits, subscriptions, AI tokens, payments and receipts.
Your Account and Community
Your profile, the provider directory, messages, feature requests and release notes.
Troubleshooting and FAQ
Fixes for the most common problems and answers to common questions.
Still need help?
Create a free account to try Gig Game, or contact us if you have a question before you start.