How to Set Up and Play a Local Pass-and-Play Quiz on Knovilla
Learn how to organise a multiplayer quiz using a single device. Knovilla's local Pass-and-Play mode allows participants to take turns answering educational questions without requiring a separate device for every player.
Multiplayer learning does not always require everyone to have their own phone or computer. With Knovilla's local Pass-and-Play mode, multiple participants can share one device while taking part in a structured subject-based quiz.
This makes the mode suitable for informal study groups, classroom activities, family learning sessions and friendly knowledge challenges. Players participate individually, following the game's turn sequence, while Knovilla manages question presentation, countdowns and the scoreboard.
This guide explains how to access Pass-and-Play, configure a session, prepare participants and complete a multiplayer quiz from beginning to end.
1. Open Game Mode and select Pass-and-Play
Begin by opening Knovilla in your browser. Enter the application using your preferred available sign-in option.
From the Home screen, navigate to Game Mode. Select Local Multiplayer, then choose Pass-and-Play from the available multiplayer options.
Pass-and-Play differs from other multiplayer formats because participants share the same device. Rather than connecting several devices, players physically pass the phone, tablet or computer to the next participant when prompted.
Before proceeding, gather everyone who will participate and agree on how the shared device will be handled during the quiz.
2. Configure the number of players
The setup screen allows you to specify how many people will participate in the session. Choose the number of players according to the size of your group and the options available in the application.
Make sure every participant understands when their turn begins. Since everyone uses the same device, it is helpful to arrange players in a consistent order before starting.
For example, participants may sit around a table and pass the device clockwise whenever Knovilla displays the next player's turn. Establishing a simple arrangement can make the experience more organised.
3. Choose the difficulty and subjects
Next, configure the academic content for your quiz. Knovilla provides subject options that include:
- Biology
- Chemistry
- Physics
- Mathematics
Select the subject or subjects that correspond to your group's learning objectives. A group revising science topics may choose Biology, Chemistry or Physics, while participants interested in mathematical practice can include Mathematics.
You should also review the available difficulty settings. Choose a difficulty that suits the participants rather than automatically selecting the most challenging option.
If players have different levels of familiarity with the selected subjects, agree on a suitable configuration before starting the session. This helps everyone understand what kind of challenge to expect.
4. Set the question format and number of rounds
Pass-and-Play allows you to configure the question format and the number of rounds for the session.
Select the question format offered by the setup screen that best matches your intended activity. For example, multiple-choice questions involve choosing an answer from the displayed options, while true-or-false questions require identifying whether a statement is correct.
The number of rounds determines how long the game progresses through its configured turn sequence. Consider the number of participants and the time available when choosing this setting.
A shorter session may be preferable when introducing new participants to the mode. Longer sessions provide more opportunities for continued question practice.
5. Configure the time allowed per turn
Knovilla also allows you to set the time available for each player's turn. This setting controls the countdown displayed during gameplay.
Consider the complexity of the selected questions when deciding how much time participants should receive. A very short countdown may create unnecessary pressure, particularly for learners who need more time to read and understand a question.
Before starting, inform everyone that answers must be provided within the configured countdown.
Once all settings have been selected, review the configuration to ensure it matches your group's preferences.
6. Start the game and allow questions to load
After completing the setup, start the game. Knovilla will prepare the question pools associated with your selected configuration.
Allow this preparation process to finish before attempting to interact with the gameplay screen. Loading may take a little longer depending on your internet connection and the content required for the session.
Once preparation is complete, the application proceeds to the multiplayer activity.
Ensure that participants are ready and that the device is available to the person whose turn appears first.
7. Follow the pass overlay between turns
One of the defining features of this mode is the pass overlay. Before a participant begins their turn, Knovilla displays an instruction identifying the player who should receive the device.
When the overlay appears, hand the device to the named participant. The next player should be ready before continuing to the question screen.
This transition helps organise gameplay and reduces confusion about whose turn is currently active.
Avoid continuing while the previous player is still holding the device. Doing so could cause the next participant to lose valuable time during their countdown.
Repeat this process whenever the game indicates that another player should take over.
8. Answer questions within the countdown
During an active turn, the current player should read the displayed question, consider the available answers and respond before the configured time expires.
Other participants should allow the active player to complete their turn without interfering, unless your group has agreed on a different arrangement for informal collaborative practice.
Pay attention to the countdown and follow any instructions presented after submitting an answer or reaching the end of a turn.
The game continues through its configured rounds, with players taking turns according to the gameplay sequence.
9. Follow the scoreboard and final results
Knovilla includes a scoreboard to help participants follow the multiplayer session. Use it to observe how players are performing as the quiz progresses.
After the configured rounds are complete, review the results presented by the game. The final outcome provides an opportunity to reflect on the session rather than focusing only on who performed best.
Participants can discuss questions they found challenging, revisit unfamiliar concepts and identify subjects that may benefit from additional practice.
A friendly multiplayer quiz can be particularly useful when players treat mistakes as opportunities to improve their understanding.
Tips for a Better Pass-and-Play Experience
To keep your session organised, make sure all participants understand the selected rules before the first round begins. Agree on the player order, choose suitable subjects and allow enough time for each participant to read their questions.
Use a device with a comfortable screen size so questions and answer options are easy to read. If you are playing on a phone, consider sitting close enough together to make passing the device convenient.
Maintain a stable internet connection, particularly while Knovilla prepares the selected question pools. Avoid refreshing the page unnecessarily during an active game.
Most importantly, remember that Pass-and-Play can be both an educational activity and an enjoyable group experience. Encourage participants to learn from their answers, share useful explanations after turns and approach the final results constructively.
You now know how to configure and participate in a local Pass-and-Play quiz on Knovilla. Try organising a session with friends, classmates or family members using a subject everyone would like to practise.
If you would prefer a multiplayer experience involving separate devices connected through a local network, continue to our next guide.
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