# Friend Game Buzzer — 64 player game buzzer

> Host and manage multiplayer trivia games with automatic scoring and a buzzer system. (iPhone/iPad app by Aaron Kovacs.)

- Source: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/friend-game-buzzer/id1303196209 (this page in markdown: same URL + `.md`)
- Developer: [Aaron Kovacs](https://appshunter.io/developer/1071984190)
- Category: Games, Utilities, Trivia
- Price: Free with in-app purchases
- Rating: 3.10/5 from 288 App Store ratings · 68 written reviews indexed
- Age rating: 4+
- Requires: iOS 10.0 · 18 MB
- Languages: American English
- Released: 2017-10-30
- Data updated: 2026-08-02
- Monetization: free with in-app purchases
- User reviews in markdown: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/friend-game-buzzer/id1303196209/reviews.md

## What is Friend Game Buzzer?

Friend Game Buzzer is the perfect app to manage your next trivia night. One person can host up to 64 other contestants who can buzz in during questions.

Features:
-Timer for friends who take too long
- Select between hosting a server based or local game
    - Server: Supports up to 64 players, requires internet access.
    - Local: Supports up to 8 players, requires either WIFI or Bluetooth 
-AirPlay support
-Automatic point tracking
-Second place question offer

## Key features

- Host up to 64 players
- Automatic point tracking
- In-game timer
- Server-based or local game modes
- Second place question offer
- AirPlay support

## Pricing and in-app purchases

Base price: Free.

**One-time purchases**

| Purchase | Price | Type |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Large Tip | $4.99 | one-time |
| Small Tip | $0.99 | one-time |
| Medium Tip | $1.99 | one-time |
| Huge Tip | $9.99 | one-time |


## What do users think of Friend Game Buzzer?

Overall sentiment: mixed

**Pros**

- 👍 Simple and easy-to-use interface
- 🎯 Perfect for Jeopardy and quiz games
- 💰 Completely free with no ads or paywalls
- 🚀 Efficient score tracking and point management
- ⚡ Quick setup and navigation
- 🎮 Great for game nights and classroom use
- 📱 Works well for local multiplayer gaming
- 🏆 Eliminates disputes about who buzzed first

**Cons**

- 🐛 Frequently kicks players out during gameplay
- 🐛 App crashes and disconnects regularly
- 🌐 Server mode is unreliable and non-functional
- ⚠️ Inconsistent buzzer detection with simultaneous presses
- 🔌 Connection/disconnection issues mid-game
- ⚠️ Unfair advantage based on internet connection speed
- 🐛 Players unable to rejoin after disconnection
- ⚠️ Timing and synchronization problems between devices

**Commonly reported bugs**

- Players kicked out during local play sessions
- App crashes mid-game requiring rejoin
- Server hosting returns 'can't host' error
- Simultaneous buzzes show incorrect winner on player screens vs host screen
- Some players unable to see 'Buzz In' option in server mode
- Players disconnected after a few minutes of play
- Buzzer unresponsive to host instructions after disconnection
- Unable to join game after entering correct code
- Inconsistent point awarding to multiple buzzers

**Most requested features**

- Lockout/continue function for incorrect answers
- Ability to configure penalty for wrong answers
- Custom point values for questions
- Team functionality with combined scores
- Visible scoreboard for all players, not just host
- Cross-platform and browser-based play
- Split-screen capability
- Queue/order system showing who's next
- Ability to delete players from game

## Recent user reviews (10 of 68)

All indexed reviews: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/friend-game-buzzer/id1303196209/reviews.md

### 3/5 — Exactly what I need for Jeopardy!

*2024-04-29, version 4.0*

It has the first to buzz in, score keeping and even correct or incorrect response.
However it keeps kicking out players during local play.

### 1/5 — Roger C.

*2024-02-10, version 4.0*

Between the three of us playing, it kept shutting each of us out… one after another …over and over… 🤷🏼‍♂️ We ended up clapping hands to see who was first.

### 1/5 — What a waste

*2024-02-10, version 4.0*

It kept shutting down and kicking us out while playing jeopardy.  Very annoying and we couldn’t use it.

### 1/5 — Rubbish

*2023-12-31, version 4.0*

Kept kicking me out of the group. Not usable.

### 4/5 — Great app

*2023-12-05, version 4.0*

The local works great but the big room needs work. It says can’t host. Otherwise great app.

### 5/5 — Best App for Game Night or Jeopardy

*2023-09-09, version 4.0*

This is the best one I've come across so far!!!!

### 5/5 — Best app to organise quizz with friends

*2023-08-29, version 4.0*

Tried out 5+ apps and this out stands out of the crowd

Only issue I’ve seen: impossible to configure whether an incorrect answer gives a penalty

Thanks for your work on this free app :)

### 1/5 — Can’t host game

*2023-08-03, version 4.0*

App just says I can’t host a game. So pretty unusable

### 1/5 — Kept getting kicked out

*2023-04-26, version 4.0*

Kept getting kicked out

### 5/5 — Awesome and simple

*2023-04-26, version 4.0*

Even has a mode to host local games. Simple design and does what it says! Highly recommended!

## Frequently asked questions about Friend Game Buzzer

### What is Friend Game Buzzer?

Friend Game Buzzer is an application designed to facilitate trivia nights. It allows a single host to manage up to 64 contestants who can buzz in during question rounds. The app also features automatic score tracking and a timer to keep the game flowing.

### How many players can join a game?

The app supports hosting up to 64 players in a server-based game mode, which requires internet access. For local games, it supports up to 8 players and can connect via WIFI or Bluetooth.

### Does the app have in-app purchases?

Yes, the application does have in-app purchases available. This means some features or content may require an additional purchase within the app.

### What are the different game modes?

There are two primary game modes: server-based and local. The server-based mode allows for a larger number of players (up to 64) and requires an internet connection. The local mode supports fewer players (up to 8) and can be played over WIFI or Bluetooth.

### Can I track scores automatically?

Yes, one of the key features is automatic point tracking. This eliminates the need for manual scorekeeping, making the host's job easier and ensuring accuracy during the trivia game.

## Version history (last 4 releases)

### 4.0 — 2018-12-03

4:0:
-Added ping when joining/hosting game
-Added rate button & tip jar
-Minor fixes for bugs and typos

3.0:
Up to 64 players supported in the new server mode!
With the use of dedicated servers, a single game can now host up to 64 players. Over the course of the next month their maybe intermittent maintenance periods as I tweak and scale the server. Thank you for your patience.

New Features:
- Select between hosting a server or local game
- Server: Supports up to 64 players, requires internet access.
- Local: Supports up to 8 players, requires either WIFI or Bluetooth

Fixes:
- Long point counts/ usernames are no longer cut off by airplay
- Position of some buttons have been fixed for iPhone X users.
- Various fixes for crashes relating to local mode

### 3.0 — 2018-07-16

Up to 64 players supported in the new server mode!

With the use of dedicated servers, a single game can now host up to 64 players. Over the course of the next month their maybe intermittent maintenance periods as I tweak and scale the server. Thank you for your patience. 

New Features:
- Select between hosting a server or local game
    - Server: Supports up to 64 players, requires internet access.
    - Local: Supports up to 8 players, requires either WIFI or Bluetooth

Fixes:
- Long point counts/ usernames are no longer cut off by airplay
- Position of some buttons have been fixed for iPhone X users.
- Various fixes for crashes relating to local mode

### 2.0 — 2017-12-18

-Redesigned interface
-Offer the question to the second place buzzer

### 1.0 — 2017-10-30

No release notes.

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