Multiplayer Trivia Quiz Application

Overview

The Multiplayer Trivia Quiz Application is a real-time multiplayer game built using Node.js, JavaScript, HTML, and CSS. It allows users to create rooms with unique room keys for identification and join existing rooms to participate in trivia quizzes. Room creators have the flexibility to customize various aspects of the quiz, including the number of questions, trivia category, and the time allotted for each question. The application updates scores in real-time, providing an engaging and interactive experience for players.

Technologies Used

The project utilizes the following technologies:

Node.js: Provides the backend environment for running the server-side logic.

JavaScript: Used for both frontend and backend development to implement interactive features and game logic.

HTML: Renders the structure and content of the web pages.

CSS: Styles the user interface, ensuring an appealing and intuitive design.

Socket.IO: Enables real-time, bidirectional communication between clients and the server, facilitating multiplayer functionality.

Key Features

Room Creation: Users can create rooms with unique room keys to host trivia quizzes.

Room Joining: Players can join existing rooms by entering the room key provided by the room creator.

Customizable Quizzes: Room creators can customize the number of questions, trivia category, and time limit for each question.

Real-time Updates: Scores are updated in real-time as players answer questions, providing immediate feedback.

Multiplayer Experience: Players can compete against each other in real-time, adding an element of competitiveness and fun to the trivia game.

How It Works

Room Creation: Users create a room by specifying the desired settings such as the number of questions, trivia category, and time limit per question.

Room Joining: Other users can join the room by entering the unique room key generated by the room creator.

Trivia Quiz: Once the room is full or the room creator starts the game, players are presented with trivia questions based on the chosen settings.

Real-time Updates: As players answer questions, their scores are updated in real-time and displayed to all participants.

Leaderboard: At the end of the quiz, a leaderboard is displayed showing the scores of all players, allowing them to see how they ranked against others.