Are You Smarter Than a 5th Grader Online

Play an independent Are You Smarter-style quiz board in your browser. Sign in or create a free account to choose a sample, or build a custom board for a classroom, team, or family. One host can share the screen, read questions, lock in answers, and reveal explanations.

Create your game (account required)

Start with a playable sample board

Sign in or create a free account, choose a sample, then open it in the game player. For group play, one host can project or screen-share the board and collect answers aloud.

Choose a sample game (account required)

Read questions and answers without an account or preview a starter board.

Best setup

Best for: Browser-based hosting, Projector play, Zoom games, Hybrid classes, Remote events. Timing: Online games can run from 10 to 40 minutes. Group size: Works for solo previewing, small groups, full classrooms, and remote teams. Setup: Open the game maker, create a board, then host from the same browser.

Online setup

Create your board, test one question, then share the screen or project it. Keep a second device nearby only if you want notes or a timer.

Free hosting and live rooms

Free accounts can try sample boards and create manual games with browser drafts. Free live rooms support 2 teams and up to 3 participant devices for manually created games. Pro or Game Pass adds cloud saving and expanded hosting limits. For a simple group game, project or screen-share the host board and collect answers aloud.

Mistakes to avoid

Do not bury important prompts in tiny text. Online games should use short questions, clear choices, and categories that are readable from across the room.

Example prompts

  • Classroom review on a projector.
  • Remote team trivia on Zoom.
  • Family game night on a TV.

Frequently asked questions

Can I play Are You Smarter online without downloads?

Yes. The game maker and game board run in the browser.

Is this officially connected to the original TV game show?

No. This is an independent Are You Smarter-style game maker inspired by classic school trivia game mechanics. It is not affiliated with, endorsed by, or sponsored by the owners of the original game show brand.

Do players need to download anything?

No. The game runs in a browser, so hosts can create a board and players can join the activity without installing special software.

Can I customize the questions?

Yes. You can create your own subjects, questions, answer choices, correct answers, explanations, teams, and challenge target.