--- title: "How to Host a Virtual Quiz with Kahoot: Fun, Fundraising & Team Bonding Online | Virtual Innovation" description: "Having been a fan of the odd pub quiz over the years, and for the giant price of $6 a person, it seemed like a fun and meaningful way to support an…" canonical: "https://virtualinnovation.co.nz/how-to-host-a-virtual-quiz-with-kahoot/" language: en-NZ --- [Skip to content](#main-content) On this page Quick answer Having been a fan of the odd pub quiz over the years, and for the giant price of $6 a person, it seemed like a fun and meaningful way to support an organisation that is struggling during Covid-19. ![How to Host a Virtual Quiz with Kahoot: Fun, Fundraising & Team Bonding Online article image for Virtual Innovation](/blog-images/how-to-host-a-virtual-quiz-with-kahoot.webp) How to Host a Virtual Quiz with Kahoot: Fun, Fundraising & Team Bonding Online article image for Virtual Innovation Recently, a friend of ours was supporting the Auckland Coastguard by getting people to sign up to an online virtual quiz. ![Zoom or Online Quiz How to do It](/wp-content/uploads/2020/05/quiz-1024x536.jpg "Zoom or Online Quiz How to do It") ## **How to Run a Virtual Quiz Using Kahoot** Running an online quiz has become a popular way to connect people, raise funds, and inject fun into remote gatherings. We recently helped support the Auckland Coastguard through a virtual quiz—and the secret to its success was one simple tool: [**Kahoot**](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Kahoot!). --- ## **What Is Kahoot and Why Use It?** ![Group of participants actively engaging in a Kahoot quiz using their laptops.](/wp-content/uploads/2020/05/kahoot1_img-300x296.png "Web Design Image") Kahoot is a powerful and user-friendly online quiz platform originally designed for classrooms but now widely used for virtual team events, fundraisers, and social games. **Why Kahoot works so well:** - Each team or player logs into **Kahoot** on their own device. - Its colourful, intuitive interface is perfect for all ages. - A dynamic leaderboard adds friendly competition. - Speed matters—players are scored on how fast they answer, which discourages Googling. In our event, **Kahoot** made it easy to keep things organized and fun, turning what could have been a chaotic experience into a streamlined, energetic one. --- ## **Streaming the Quiz with Twitch and Zoom** ![Quiz host streaming live on Twitch, presenting questions to participants.](/wp-content/uploads/2020/05/kahoot3_img-300x281.png "Web Design Image") To bring everyone together, we used three main platforms in tandem: ### **1\. Twitch for Broadcasting** Our quizmaster used **Twitch** to stream live commentary, wear silly costumes, and entertain participants between questions. ### **2\. Zoom for Team Communication** Our 6-person team joined a Zoom call to collaborate, laugh, and joke while one person submitted answers via **Kahoot.** ### **3\. Kahoot for the Game Interface** Questions were visible on the Twitch stream while we submitted answers in real-time through **Kahoot**. --- ## **Event Management with Eventbrite** To handle sign-ups and collect the $6 entry fee, Auckland Coastguard used **Eventbrite**. It streamlined ticketing and helped manage the event seamlessly. If you’re planning your own virtual quiz, consider **Streamyard** for multistreaming to platforms like Facebook or YouTube. --- ## **Lessons Learned for a Better Kahoot Quiz** ![Quizmaster donning a humorous hat to entertain participants during a live quiz stream.](/wp-content/uploads/2020/05/kahoot2_img-300x200.png "Web Design Image") Every virtual quiz is a learning opportunity. Here’s what we took away: - **Set shorter answer times.** Two minutes was too long. A 60-second limit increases excitement and focus. - **Mute the quiz host in Zoom** so teams can hear each other clearly—and shout those hilarious guesses! --- ## **Final Thoughts: Bring People Together with Kahoot** In times of separation, **Kahoot** offers a brilliant way to reconnect. Whether it’s a virtual office party, community fundraiser, or a family game night, **Kahoot** makes it easy to engage and entertain. If you’re looking to plan a fun and meaningful virtual event, you can’t go wrong with **Kahoot**. Need a hand? ## Let’s make your website work harder. Tell us what is slow, clunky or costing you leads. We will show you a practical next step. [Book an intro call ](https://go.virtualinnovation.co.nz/widget/bookings/discovery-call-vi)