How to play Trivia Duel
- The question appears on both halves of the screen at once, with four answers. Only one is right.
- Tap the answer you think is right, on your own half of the screen.
- Right first? You win the point, and the right answer lights up for both of you.
- Wrong? You're out of this question. Your rival can still answer, so a wild guess can hand them the point.
- The clock: the bar between you shows the time left, 15 seconds a question. If nobody gets it right in time, nobody scores, and the answer is shown.
- Winning: the first player to 7 points wins the match. Choose 5 points for a quick game or 10 for a long one.
The questions come from our own list of 360, on twelve topics: animals, space, Earth and nature, science, the human body, food, sport and games, music and art, words, numbers, history, and places around the world. Each is marked easy, medium or hard. You won't see the same question twice until the list has gone round, as long as the page stays open.
Controls
- Tap an answer on your own half of the screen. On a phone held upright, the top half is turned to face the player opposite, so you can play across a table. On a tablet or laptop, the two halves sit side by side.
- Keyboard: the left player uses 1, 2, 3 and 4, and the right player uses 7, 8, 9 and 0, for the answers from top left to bottom right. Each answer shows its key when you have a keyboard.
- Easier questions: choose Easier before you start to get only the easy questions, a good choice for younger children.
Computer levels
The computer reads each question when you do and needs time to answer, more for long questions. It doesn't know every answer: when it doesn't, it guesses, and a guess takes it a little longer. It never sees which answer you pick.
| Level | How it plays |
|---|---|
| Easy | Knows about half of the easy answers and few of the hard ones, and takes its time. |
| Medium | Knows three easy answers in four and half of the medium ones, and answers a little faster. When it guesses, it can sometimes rule out one wrong answer. |
| Hard | Knows most easy answers and about half of the hard ones, and answers quickly. |
| Expert | Knows nearly every easy answer and most hard ones, reads fast and usually rules out a wrong answer before it guesses. |
Tips to win
- Read all four answers. Many questions offer two answers that look right at first glance.
- Don't guess too early. A wrong answer locks you out and hands your rival a free go at the point.
- But don't wait too long. If you're sure, tap. The first right answer is the one that counts.
- Rule out the odd ones. When you don't know, cross off the answers that can't be right, then pick from what's left.
- Learn from the reveal. The right answer lights up after every question, and the questions come round again in later games.
About the questions
Every question was written for this game and checked against well-established facts. We left out anything that changes over time or that experts disagree about, such as records, rankings or the longest river, and anything unsuitable for children. The wrong answers are believable but clearly wrong, so there's only ever one right answer. If you think an answer is wrong, please tell us through the contact page.
Questions
Is Trivia Duel good for children?
Yes. The questions are family-friendly, and the Easier setting keeps to the easy questions. It's a fun way to practise reading quickly and to learn new facts, and there's no chat and nothing to buy.
Can two people play on one phone?
Yes. Each player gets half of the screen and answers on their own buttons. Hold the phone upright between you, or lay it flat on a table.
Can I play against the computer?
Yes. Press vs Computer and pick a level. The computer answers on its own, after a moment's reading, and you answer on the buttons at the bottom.
How many questions are there?
There are 360, on twelve topics: 159 easy, 129 medium and 72 hard. You won't get repeats until the list runs out while the page is open.
Is Trivia Duel free?
Yes. It's free in your browser, with no download, no sign-up and no ads during a game.
Updated 10 November 2026