No question writing
Pick tonight's topic and Akili Arena handles the questions for you.
Built for bars and venues
Run trivia night in-house. No questions to write.
Pick tonight's topic, put the QR code on screen, and start the session from one host screen when the guests are ready.
No credit card required. 3 free quiz sessions per month. Up to 20 guests per session.
Why bars use Akili Arena
Built to run a trivia night without the usual overhead.
No outside trivia company, no weekly question prep, and no extra staff just to keep the night moving.
- Run it in-house - no trivia company required
- Fresh trivia rounds without writing them yourself
- Guests join by QR code, no app or account
- Let guests join first, then start when the room is ready
Guests join by QR code
Put the QR code on screen or share the join link. Guests join by phone with no app and no participant account.
One host screen
You control when round one starts and keep the whole room on the same flow from one screen.
Live leaderboard
Scores update live so regulars and first-timers can all follow the same competition.
Low risk to start.
Try it at your venue first. Then use Pro for recurring trivia nights or Event Pass for a one-off event.
- Free
- $0
- Pro
- $14/month
- Event Pass
- $10
3 quiz sessions/month, up to 20 guests
Unlimited sessions, up to 50 guests, subject to fair use
1 quiz session, up to 50 guests
How it works
Run trivia night in three steps.
Pick tonight's topic, put the QR code on screen, and start when the guests are ready.
01
Pick tonight's topic
Choose a crowd-friendly topic and get the quiz ready without writing or rotating questions yourself.
02
Put the QR code on screen
Display the QR code on a TV or monitor so guests can join from their phones in seconds.
03
Start when the guests are in
Let people join first, then start the session from one host screen and watch the leaderboard update live.
Best fit
Great when you want a repeatable trivia night without weekly prep.
Bar trivia works best when you want something guests can join fast, staff can run easily, and regulars will come back for.
- Run a weekly trivia night without writing a new round
- Turn a slower midweek evening into a repeatable event
- Add a one-off trivia promo without hiring an outside company
- Give guests a format they can join in seconds from their phone
Guests scan the QR code.
The whole room joins in seconds.
Host and guests
Simple for you to run. Instant for guests to join.
You run the night from one screen while guests just scan, join, and compete.
Generate, share, and start.
- Choose a topic and generate the quiz in seconds.
- Display the QR code and let guests join before you start.
- Start the live session when the room is ready.
- Watch the live leaderboard and announce final results at the end.
Scan, join, and compete.
- Scan the QR code with no app or account needed.
- Join in seconds and get ready to play.
- Answer timed questions from any phone.
- See the leaderboard update live after every round.
Start from a topic like:
90s Pop Culture Food & Drink Action Movies Music Intros Movie Quotes TV & Streaming Sports Mix Pub Classics World Records Crowd-Pleaser Mix Tech History World Geography Science Surprises Internet Culture Travel & Cities Famous Brands History Headlines Logo Quiz Holiday Mix Nature & Animals Famous Landmarks Meeting Energizer Office Icebreakers Brainy Warmup Team Social Startup Trivia Remote Team Warmup Office Throwbacks
Questions bar owners ask before their first night
Answers to the practical questions bar owners ask before running it at their venue.
Do I still need to write trivia questions?
No. Pick a topic and Akili Arena handles the questions for you.
Can I try it before paying?
Yes. Free gives you 3 quiz sessions per month for up to 20 guests, and no credit card is required.
What does it cost after free?
Event Pass is $10 for 1 quiz session with up to 50 guests. Pro is $14/month for unlimited sessions with up to 50 guests, subject to fair use.
How many guests can play at once?
Free covers up to 20 guests per quiz session. Pro and Event Pass support up to 50 guests per quiz session.
Do my guests need to download an app or create an account?
No. Guests scan the QR code or open the join link from their phone. No download and no participant account required.
Can I run it without a dedicated trivia host or MC?
Yes. You run everything from one host screen: let guests join, start the session, and follow the live leaderboard.
How long does a trivia night take?
That's up to you. A quick round can run in 15-20 minutes. A fuller trivia night with multiple rounds typically takes 45-60 minutes depending on how many questions you run.