Welcome to the Meshtastic Trivia Game Framework!

This framework is designed to bring local Meshtastic groups together in a fun, engaging, and purposeful way.

Purpose:

Build Community: Foster regular interaction and cooperation within local groups.

Prepare for Emergencies: Practice orderly communication and coordination in case of real emergency scenarios.

Stay Connected Without the Internet: Develop and maintain a reliable, offline communication network.

By using trivia games as a fun and interactive approach, participants can strengthen their skills, relationships, and readiness — all while having a great time!

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🧠 Meshtastic Trivia Game Operator Guide

Welcome to the Meshtastic Trivia Game Operator Guide! This guide will walk you through how to set up, organize, and run a successful trivia game using Meshtastic. By the end of this guide, you’ll have all the tools you need to engage your community, showcase the power of Meshtastic, and have a lot of fun.

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📋 Table of Contents

1. Introduction
2. What You'll Need
3. How the Game Works
4. Step-by-Step Setup
5. Running the Game
6. Scoring and Leaderboard
7. Tips for Engagement
8. FAQ
9. Contributing

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🧰 What You'll Need

To run a Meshtastic trivia game, you’ll need the following:

• Meshtastic-enabled devices (at least 2 — one for you, one for participants)
• Participants — Community members ready to play
• Trivia Questions — Pre-prepared questions with multiple-choice answers (A, B, C, etc.)
• Pen & Paper / Digital Notepad — To track participant scores
• Optional Prizes — Stickers, shoutouts, or small items to reward winners
• Patience and Enthusiasm — A fun host makes a fun game!

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📖 How the Game Works

1. The Host Sends a Trivia Question via Meshtastic.
2. Participants Respond with "A", "B", or "C" as their answer.
3. The Host Tracks Responses and awards points to correct answers.
4. Repeat for multiple rounds.
5. Announce the Winner and celebrate their victory.

The game typically consists of 10-15 questions and takes 15-20 minutes to play.

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🛠️ Step-by-Step Setup

1️⃣ Prepare Your Questions

• Create 10-15 multiple-choice questions.
• Each question should have 3 answer choices (A, B, or C) for simplicity.
• Example question:
  "What year was the first Raspberry Pi released? A) 2010 B) 2012 C) 2015"

2️⃣ Set Up the Meshtastic Devices

• Power on your Meshtastic device(s).
• Ensure all players' devices are linked to the same Meshtastic network.
• Check for proper message sending and receiving.

3️⃣ Announce the Game

• Send a message like:

🚀 Get ready for the Meshtastic Trivia Challenge!

📅 Starts at 7:00 PM

🧠 10 Questions, Fastest Answers Win!

🏆 Prizes for the Top 3 Winners!

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🎮 Running the Game

1. Welcome the Players

• Kick off with a quick welcome message.
• Remind participants of the rules:

  🕹️ Welcome to Meshtastic Trivia! 
  ✅ Reply with A, B, or C as fast as you can.  
  ⏱️ First 3 correct answers get points!  
  🏆 Top 3 winners will be announced at the end!  
  

2. Start the Game

• Send the first question:

  ❓ Q1: What year was the first Raspberry Pi released?  
  A) 2010  
  B) 2012  
  C) 2015  
  

3. Track Player Responses

• Note who responds and what answer they choose.
• Award points to the first 3 correct answers.

4. Announce the Correct Answer

• After 30-60 seconds, reveal the correct answer:

  ✅ The correct answer is B) 2012!  
  Points awarded to: @player1, @player2, @player3!  
  

5. Repeat for 10-15 Questions

• Keep the pace fast, but allow a short pause after each round.

6. Final Scores and Prizes

• Calculate and announce the top 3 winners:

  🎉 Final Scores:  
  🥇 1st: @player1 (15 points)  
  🥈 2nd: @player2 (12 points)  
  🥉 3rd: @player3 (9 points)  
  Congrats to all participants! See you next game! 
  
  

📈 Scoring and Leaderboard

Player	Q1	Q2	Q3	Q4	Total Points
@player1	✅	✅	❌	✅	15
@player2	✅	❌	✅	✅	12
@player3	❌	✅	✅	✅	9

Scoring System:

• 1st Correct Response = 5 points
• 2nd Correct Response = 3 points
• 3rd Correct Response = 1 point

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💡 Tips for Engagement

1. Use FOMO (Fear of Missing Out) — Create hype!

📢 Join Meshtastic Trivia — only 10 spots left!

2. Run a Weekly Game — A "Friday Night Trivia" event can create a regular habit for players to show up.

3. Invite New Players — Encourage current members to invite friends. Offer a "referral reward" (like free stickers) for those who bring in new players.

4. Keep the Questions Fun — Mix in easy questions with a few harder ones.

• Examples: Tech history, Portland-specific trivia, or Meshtastic facts.

5. Reward Participation — Even if players don't win, acknowledge them with a "Thanks for playing!" shoutout.

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❓ FAQ

How do I get people to join the game?

Promote the event on local forums, Reddit, and Discord. Use direct calls to action like:
"🚀 Join us for Meshtastic Trivia on Friday at 7 PM! Prizes for the top 3 winners! Reply to this message to RSVP!"

What happens if players respond at the same time?

Track responses in the order they appear on your device. Time delays in Meshtastic can make it tricky, so be transparent with players.

How do I make it fun?

Use humor, call people out when they answer quickly, and add random "bonus rounds" where points double!

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🤝 Contributing

We welcome contributions to improve this guide. If you have tips, ideas, or updates, feel free to create a Pull Request.

To contribute:

1. Fork this repository
2. Make your changes
3. Submit a Pull Request

For questions, open an issue or reach out via Meshtastic channels.

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📢 Join the Community

Want to stay in the loop? Join the Meshtastic community in Portland, Oregon to get updates on upcoming trivia games, community events, and more.

Happy Hosting,
The Meshtastic Trivia Team