Frequently asked questions
Everything you need to know about CloserTo. The free multiplayer trivia game in your browser.
What is CloserTo?
CloserTo is a free real-time multiplayer trivia game you can play right in your browser. Several players answer the same estimation question at the same time. Whoever is closest wins. There are over 2,100 questions across 17 categories.
Is CloserTo a quiz or trivia game?
Yes. At its core, CloserTo is a multiplayer quiz: every player answers the same question at the same time, just like a classic trivia game. The twist is the HP system instead of plain points: the closer your guess, the more HP you keep. 17 categories, from history and sports to film & TV.
Is CloserTo free?
Yes, CloserTo is completely free to play. You can jump in as a guest right away, or create an account to save your stats and climb the leaderboard.
Create accountHow do you play CloserTo?
Create a lobby or join one, wait until everyone is ready, then answer estimation questions together. The more accurate your answer, the less HP you lose. If your HP drops to 0, you're KO. The last player with HP wins.
Read the guideDo I have to register?
No! You can play as a guest right away. With an account (via Discord, Google or GitHub) your stats are saved and you show up on the leaderboard. Signing up takes a few seconds.
Can I play on my phone?
Yes, CloserTo works in any modern browser: on phone, tablet and desktop. No app install needed.
How many players can join?
Lobbies support 1 to 128 players. Perfect for solo rounds, small quiz nights and big streaming events.
Which game modes are there?
Three main modes: Normal (10 rounds, 30s, 5,000 HP), Hardcore (10 rounds, 10s, 3,000 HP) and Custom (every setting freely configurable). Plus two specials: Ranked (fixed rules, no hints, registered players only, counts toward the leaderboard) and Twitch chat mode for streamers (on request in Discord). All scoring details are on the rules page.
Read the rulesCan I use CloserTo as a trivia game on Twitch?
Yes. Twitch chat mode lets your entire audience play straight from chat, no sign-up needed: `!play` to join, then answer with a number or `A`–`D`. An OBS overlay shows the question, timer and live scoreboard in stream resolution. Built for trivia streams with hundreds of viewers at once.
How it worksHow does the HP system work?
Every player starts with a pool of HP. After each round you lose or gain HP based on how accurate your answer was. Guess perfectly (98% accuracy and up, tier S) and you get up to +500 HP. At 0 HP you're eliminated, but you keep watching as a spectator. The full tier table with all HP values is on the rules page.
HP tiers and rulesWhich question categories are there?
CloserTo offers 17 categories: from geography to science, history and sports, all the way to music, film and tech. New questions are added regularly.
What happens when my HP drops to 0?
You're eliminated and switch to spectator mode. You can keep following the remaining rounds and see the final result at the end.
How does the leaderboard work?
Your ranking is based on your guessing accuracy in Ranked games. Those are lobbies with fixed rules: 10 rounds, 30s, all categories, no hints, registered players only. Custom lobbies count toward your stats, but not toward your ranking. Playing regularly improves your rating. Once you're logged in, you'll find your placement under "Leaderboard" in the sidebar.
How do I create a lobby?
Go to the lobbies page and click "Create lobby". Pick your mode and your settings, share the lobby code with friends, and start when everyone is ready.
Browse lobbiesStill have questions? Playing answers them.
Start a lobby or join an open one. Free, no download.
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