How to Host or Join a Local Wi-Fi Multiplayer Game on Knovilla
Learn how to create or join a local Wi-Fi multiplayer quiz on Knovilla, configure your game room and participate with other players using separate devices.
Knovilla offers different ways to enjoy educational quizzes with other participants. While Pass-and-Play allows several people to share one device, Local Wi-Fi multiplayer provides an alternative experience in which participants connect to a shared game room using their own devices.
This mode can be useful for study groups, classroom activities and friendly educational competitions involving people in the same location. One participant acts as the host, prepares the game configuration and creates a room. Other players then use the provided joining information to enter that room.
This guide explains the process from both perspectives: hosting a session and joining one created by another participant.
1. Prepare your devices and connection
Before opening the multiplayer setup, make sure everyone has a suitable device with a supported web browser. Participants should also have access to the local Wi-Fi connection intended for the session.
For an organised experience, ask players to prepare their devices before the host creates the game room. This reduces unnecessary waiting during the setup process.
A reasonably stable connection is important because the application needs to exchange multiplayer information throughout the session. Interruptions may affect room participation or the delivery of gameplay updates.
If you are organising a classroom or group activity, it may help to confirm that participants can open Knovilla successfully before proceeding.
2. Open Local Wi-Fi multiplayer
Visit Knovilla and enter the application using an available access option.
From the Home screen, navigate to Game Mode. Select Local Multiplayer, then choose Local Wi-Fi.
At this stage, decide whether you want to create a new multiplayer room or enter a room that someone else has already created.
Select the hosting option if you will be responsible for preparing the game. If another participant is organising the session, choose the joining option instead.
3. Configure a game as the host
The host is responsible for choosing the configuration that will be used during the multiplayer session. Before creating the room, review the available setup options.
These include the number of players, difficulty, number of rounds, subjects, question format and duration of each turn.
Number of players
Choose the number of participants expected to join the session. Confirm the group size beforehand so the room configuration matches your intended activity.
Subjects
Available subject options include Biology, Chemistry, Physics and Mathematics. Select the subjects relevant to your group's learning objectives.
For example, a science revision group may prefer questions drawn from Biology, Chemistry or Physics, while a mathematics study session can focus on Mathematics.
Difficulty and question format
Review the difficulty choices displayed during setup and select an appropriate option. The question format determines the type of questions participants will encounter during gameplay.
Choose these settings according to the purpose of your session and the participants' familiarity with the selected material.
Rounds and turn duration
Configure the number of rounds and the time allowed per turn. Consider the size of your group and the amount of time available for the activity.
Once you are satisfied with the configuration, proceed to create the multiplayer room.
4. Create the room and share joining details
After the host completes the setup, Knovilla provides the information required for other participants to join the newly created room.
Share the displayed joining details with the intended players. Make sure everyone receives the correct information and enters it exactly as requested by the application.
Avoid distributing your room information unnecessarily outside the group participating in the activity.
The host should remain on the appropriate multiplayer screen while other participants complete the joining process.
5. Join an existing room as a participant
If another person is hosting the session, open Knovilla and navigate to the Local Wi-Fi multiplayer section.
Select Join and enter the room information provided by the host. Follow the instructions displayed on your screen to complete the joining process.
Check the details carefully before submitting them. An incorrect room entry may prevent you from reaching the intended session.
Once connected, wait for the host and the remaining participants. Do not assume that entering the room automatically begins the game.
The host controls when the multiplayer session starts.
6. Check the multiplayer lobby
The lobby provides a place for participants to gather before gameplay begins.
The host should check the connected players and review the selected configuration. Confirm that everyone expected to participate has successfully joined.
Players should also take a moment to verify that they are in the intended room and understand the session's general rules.
If someone has not yet joined, allow them time to complete the process rather than starting immediately.
Once all participants are present and the configuration is satisfactory, the host can start the game.
7. Participate in the multiplayer quiz
During gameplay, follow the instructions presented by Knovilla. The application manages the multiplayer question sequence, turns and score updates.
Pay attention to the active question and any countdown displayed on your screen. Submit your response according to the selected question format and the rules of the activity.
Since participants are connected through a multiplayer room, maintaining your connection is important throughout the game.
Avoid closing the browser, refreshing the page unnecessarily or disconnecting from the intended network while a session is in progress.
If the game displays a waiting screen between turns or questions, follow the on-screen instructions rather than repeatedly attempting to restart the activity.
8. Review rankings and attempted questions
At the end of the configured rounds, examine the results provided by Knovilla.
The multiplayer rankings offer a summary of how participants performed during the session. However, the educational value of the activity extends beyond the final positions.
Take time to review attempted questions and reflect on unfamiliar concepts or incorrect responses.
Reviewing questions can help participants understand where they made mistakes and identify topics that may benefit from further study.
For a group learning session, consider discussing difficult questions together after the game has finished.
Tips for a Smooth Local Wi-Fi Session
A little preparation can make multiplayer activities easier to organise. Before creating a room, agree on the number of participants, the subjects to include and the intended duration of the quiz.
Make sure each participant has access to the required network and can open Knovilla successfully. Keep devices sufficiently charged, particularly when planning a longer session.
The host should communicate the joining details clearly and verify the lobby before starting. Participants should remain connected and avoid unnecessary browser navigation during gameplay.
If a connection problem occurs, check the affected device's network status and follow any instructions displayed by the application.
Finally, encourage everyone to treat the multiplayer session as an opportunity to practise and learn. Rankings can make the experience engaging, but understanding the questions is equally important.
You now understand the basic process of hosting and joining a local Wi-Fi multiplayer quiz on Knovilla.
Try creating a room with your study group or classmates, or continue to the next guide to explore online multiplayer quizzes.
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