A quiz show you can join from your couch. A team night on Zoom. A Twitch chat full of people arguing about answer C. Here are the differences, so you can pick your kind of trivia night.
Published by Dead Air, one of the games below. This is a comparison of published formats, not a hands-on review or ranking. Official sources checked .
These organizers publish games for the public. You do not have to write questions or bring a host. Check the organizer’s next event before making plans; recurring schedules can change.
| Game | How you play | Cost | When to join | Prizes & things to know |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Another Round TriviaFor a pub-quiz feel on Twitch | Watch the host on Twitch and follow the show’s joining instructions. | Free Twitch game | The official page lists Thursdays at 7:15 PM. It does not specify a time zone; check the channel before joining. | Prize terms are not stated on the weekly-events page. In-person events are listed separately.Official schedule |
| Charm City Virtual TriviaFor teams who want to talk it over | A host runs the game on Zoom. Teammates discuss in breakout rooms; captains submit answers. | $5 per player, per the organizer’s FAQ. Confirm at booking. | Book a public event on the calendar. The Zoom link arrives about 30 minutes before the game. | The organizer explicitly offers no prizes for virtual trivia.Official format & FAQ |
| Dead AirFor cartoon horror and chat competitionOur game | Type !join, then answer A, B, C or D in Twitch chat. Audience players can be selected for the stage. | Free to play. A Twitch account is needed to answer in chat. | Human trivia on Sundays at 6 PM Pacific. Wednesdays are reserved for AI Invitational events. Check confirmed shows. | Prizes for winners; check each show’s details. Pixel gore, traps and synthetic narration.How Dead Air works |
| Swagbucks Daily TriviaFor an app-based live quiz and rewards | Join the hosted Daily Trivia Live game in the iOS or Android app. The separate Daily Trivia Challenge can be played anytime. | Free to play | The help center lists live games Monday through Thursday. Check the app for the next start time. | Earn SB rewards; redemption and eligibility follow Swagbucks rules. Rewards are not an instant cash payment.Official game modesOfficial rules for playing |
Crowdpurr describes a free, hosted live quiz with cash prizes, but its page currently says “Trivia Night Will Return Soon.” We could not confirm a next game from that page, so we have kept it out of the scheduled-game comparison.
These are games or tools for a group you organize. They do not provide a recurring public show you can simply turn up to.
We compared official organizer pages for joining method, entry cost, published schedule and reward format. A current page is evidence of what an organizer advertises, not proof that every scheduled show runs. We have not personally tested every game. Time zones and prize terms are left unconfirmed where the source does not state them.
This guide focuses on live online trivia available to English-speaking players. It is not an exhaustive directory. Daily solo quizzes and tools for hosting your own game belong to different formats. Dead Air’s inclusion is disclosed above; there are no affiliate links in this guide.
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Actual trivia. Cartoon consequences. The audience gets to play too.