Virtual Event Game Template
Virtual Event Game Template with a blank editable TXT worksheet, completed host example and separate participant file. 20 minutes; call link, shared screen, chat or paper backup.
Players
2–6 remote teams
Time
20 minutes
Materials
Call link, shared screen, chat or paper backup
Best for
review, team building, party
Free plain-text files. Open a local copy in a text or document editor, change the fields and print. Keep host answers separate from participant sheets. No account is needed; these files do not create or import a live game.
Use the worksheet and completed example
- Use the blank run sheet to specify call setup, answer channel, captains and a connection fallback.
- The completed example supplies two five-question rounds; keep the answer key off the screen share. Agree a simultaneous submission signal before play.
- The files do not create a video call, synchronized answer room or live scoreboard.
Blank worksheet preview
REMOTE ROUND RUN SHEET Host/call link: __________ Screen-sharing and audio test: __________ Answer channel and team captain rule: __________ 0–3 min: Explain controls and give a practice prompt. 3–10 min: First five-question round. 10–17 min: Second five-question round. 17–20 min: Explain answers, scores and shared-win tie rule. Remote question 1: ____________________ Accepted answer: ____________________ Explanation/source: ____________________ Remote question 2: ____________________ Accepted answer: ____________________ Explanation/source: ____________________ Remote question 3: ____________________ Accepted answer: ____________________ Explanation/source: ____________________ Remote question 4: ____________________ Accepted answer: ____________________ Explanation/source: ____________________ Remote question 5: ____________________ Accepted answer: ____________________ Explanation/source: ____________________ Remote question 6: ____________________ Accepted answer: ____________________ Explanation/source: ____________________ Remote question 7: ____________________ Accepted answer: ____________________ Explanation/source: ____________________ Remote question 8: ____________________ Accepted answer: ____________________ Explanation/source: ____________________ Remote question 9: ____________________ Accepted answer: ____________________ Explanation/source: ____________________ Remote question 10: ____________________ Accepted answer: ____________________ Explanation/source: ____________________ Low-bandwidth backup: Read clues aloud; accept agreed spoken or written submissions. If the call disconnects: __________ Response/access adjustment: __________
Completed host example · keep answers separate
Two-round remote trivia example HOST ANSWER KEY - keep private Remote trivia example: 10 questions with answers and the original factual sources. Read each question aloud, then allow about 30 seconds for discussion or an accessible response option. Keep the host key private and give the participant sheet to players. Read the explanation after scoring and accept equivalent wording. Players may pass. Share tied wins; this is a complete short round, not an automatically generated bank. Scoring: One point per correct answer, maximum 10 points. No deductions for a pass or an incorrect answer. Round 1: Space and Earth 1. Which planet is nearest the Sun? Answer: Mercury Host note: Mercury has the innermost planetary orbit. Source: NASA: Planets - https://science.nasa.gov/solar-system/planets/ (checked 2026-09-26) 2. Which planet is the largest in our solar system? Answer: Jupiter Host note: Jupiter is larger than the other seven planets. Source: NASA: Planets - https://science.nasa.gov/solar-system/planets/ (checked 2026-09-26) 3. What kind of object is the Sun? Answer: A star Host note: The Sun is the solar system's star. Source: NASA: Sun facts - https://science.nasa.gov/sun/facts/ (checked 2026-09-26) 4. What imaginary line divides Earth's Northern and Southern hemispheres? Answer: The equator Host note: The equator is at zero latitude. Source: NOAA: Latitude - https://oceanservice.noaa.gov/facts/latitude.html (checked 2026-09-26) 5. Which ocean is the largest? Answer: Pacific Ocean Host note: The Pacific is Earth's largest ocean basin. Source: NOAA: Largest ocean - https://oceanservice.noaa.gov/facts/biggestocean.html (checked 2026-09-26) Round 2: The natural world 6. How many legs does an adult insect normally have? Answer: Six Host note: Insects have three pairs of legs. Source: National Park Service: Insects and spiders - https://www.nps.gov/ever/learn/nature/insects.htm (checked 2026-09-26) 7. How many legs does a spider normally have? Answer: Eight Host note: Spiders are arachnids, not insects. Source: National Park Service: Insects and spiders - https://www.nps.gov/ever/learn/nature/insects.htm (checked 2026-09-26) 8. What plant supplies most of a giant panda's diet? Answer: Bamboo Host note: Giant pandas specialize in eating bamboo. Source: Smithsonian National Zoo: Giant panda - https://nationalzoo.si.edu/animals/giant-panda (checked 2026-09-26) 9. What is a river's freshwater mixing area with seawater commonly called? Answer: An estuary Host note: Estuaries often mix fresh and salt water. Source: NOAA: Estuaries - https://oceanservice.noaa.gov/facts/estuary.html (checked 2026-09-26) 10. What is liquid water changing into vapor called? Answer: Evaporation Host note: Water transfers from liquid to gas. Source: USGS: Water cycle glossary - https://www.usgs.gov/glossary/glossary-water-cycle-terms (checked 2026-09-26)
Participant example · no host answers
Two-round remote trivia example PLAYER SHEET - questions only Write your answer beside each question. Your host will explain scoring before play. Round 1: Space and Earth 1. Which planet is nearest the Sun? 2. Which planet is the largest in our solar system? 3. What kind of object is the Sun? 4. What imaginary line divides Earth's Northern and Southern hemispheres? 5. Which ocean is the largest? Round 2: The natural world 6. How many legs does an adult insect normally have? 7. How many legs does a spider normally have? 8. What plant supplies most of a giant panda's diet? 9. What is a river's freshwater mixing area with seawater commonly called? 10. What is liquid water changing into vapor called?
FAQ
What files do I get?
Three free plain-text downloads: a blank worksheet, a completed host example and participant material. Open the TXT files in a text or document editor to edit and print.
Does this file create a live game or a slide deck?
No. It is a preparation worksheet, not a PowerPoint file, import format or hosted game room. Choose a compatible game separately and enter material manually where needed.
Can I change the sample?
Yes. Save a local copy, change the prompts or session plan, and update the separate host and participant sheets together. Recheck any facts, points and winning rules you change.
How long does the example take?
Plan around 20 minutes, allowing additional time for reading, access needs or discussion. Use the blank run sheet to specify call setup, answer channel, captains and a connection fallback.
Do I need an account for the files?
No. The worksheets and completed examples are free to read, download, edit locally and print. A separate live game may have its own account and access requirements.