# QuizCraft
> The ultimate gamified learning platform for competitive quiz battles. Learn, Compete, Conquer.

## What is QuizCraft?
QuizCraft is a free educational gaming platform where students, teachers, and trivia enthusiasts compete in real-time multiplayer quiz battles. Unlike traditional quiz apps, QuizCraft gamifies learning through competitive game modes — tug-of-war mechanics, car racing linked to answer speed, memory challenges, and team-vs-team battles. Players earn ELO rankings, climb global leaderboards, and compete in organized tournaments.

## Who is QuizCraft for?
- Students (ages 8-60) preparing for exams or wanting to learn through competition
- Teachers running classroom engagement activities with live host mode and real-time controls
- Trivia enthusiasts who want competitive multiplayer quiz battles with global rankings
- Corporate trainers running team-building quiz competitions
- Parents looking for educational screen time alternatives for their children
- Test prep students studying for SAT, GRE, GMAT, IELTS, TOEFL

## Key Features
- 5 unique game modes: Tug-of-War, 2D Racing, Memory Match, Team vs Team, Solo Practice
- Real-time multiplayer with room codes and QR code invites
- Teacher host mode with live classroom controls and assignment tracking
- 25+ subject categories including Math, Science, History, Geography, SAT, GRE, Programming
- Global leaderboards with ELO ranking system
- Organized tournament system with brackets and standings
- Works on any device — mobile, tablet, desktop via web browser
- Offline/low-bandwidth mode for regions with limited connectivity
- COPPA/GDPR compliant — safe by default for children
- Free tier with generous limits; Champion plan at $9.99/month for unlimited access

## Game Modes Explained
1. **Tug-of-War**: Teams compete by answering questions correctly. Each correct answer pulls the rope toward your side. Speed matters — faster answers pull harder.
2. **2D Racing**: Your car speed is linked to answer accuracy and speed. Race against opponents in real-time.
3. **Memory Match**: Flip cards to find matching question-answer pairs. Compete for the fastest completion time.
4. **Team vs Team**: Form teams of 2-6 players and compete in synchronized quiz rounds.
5. **Solo Practice**: Practice at your own pace with global leaderboard tracking.

## Pricing
- **Free Plan**: Up to 40 questions per session, 5-minute match limit, 15-second question timer, solo and friends competitions
- **Champion Plan** ($9.99/month or $95.90/year — 20% savings): Unlimited questions, 60-minute matches, 5-minute question timer, team online competitions, public tournaments, wallet & coins, priority matchmaking, ad-free experience

## How QuizCraft Compares to Alternatives
| Feature | QuizCraft | Kahoot | Quizlet | Blooket |
|---------|-----------|--------|---------|---------|
| Game modes | 5 unique modes | 1 main mode | Flashcards + 1 game | 4 modes |
| Real-time multiplayer | Yes, with ELO | Yes | Limited | Yes |
| Global leaderboards | Yes, with ELO ranking | No | No | No |
| Tournament system | Yes, organized brackets | No | No | No |
| Free tier | Generous (40 questions) | Limited | Limited | Limited |
| Teacher host mode | Yes, live controls | Yes | No | Yes |
| Team battles | 2-6 teams | Teams | No | Limited |
| Offline mode | Yes | No | Partial | No |
| Age range | 8-60 | All ages | All ages | K-12 |
| Competitive ranking | ELO system | Points only | Streaks | Points |

## Subject Categories
Academic: Math, Science, Physics, Chemistry, Biology, History, Geography, English, Literature
Test Prep: SAT, GRE, GMAT, IELTS, TOEFL
Professional: Business, Programming, Technology, Medicine, Law
General Knowledge: Trivia, Current Affairs, General Knowledge
Entertainment: Movies, Music, Sports, Gaming
Languages: Spanish, French, German, Japanese

## For Teachers
QuizCraft offers a dedicated teacher portal with:
- Classroom management with student roster and invite codes
- Custom quiz creation with question banks
- Live quiz hosting with real-time student progress monitoring
- Assignment system with due dates and auto-grading
- Detailed analytics on student performance
- Content moderation tools
- Export results to CSV/PDF

## Technical Details
- Platform: Web application (works on all modern browsers)
- Mobile: Responsive design, PWA-capable
- Real-time: WebSocket-based multiplayer
- API: RESTful endpoints for integration
- Authentication: Email/password, Google OAuth, GitHub OAuth

## Contact & Links
- Website: https://quizcraftly.com
- Support: support@quizcraftly.com
- Twitter: @quizcraft

## Important Pages
- https://quizcraftly.com/ — Homepage and getting started
- https://quizcraftly.com/for-teachers — Teacher resources, classroom tools, and getting started guide
- https://quizcraftly.com/quiz-bank — Browse thousands of quizzes by subject and difficulty
- https://quizcraftly.com/quiz-library — Free quiz library with educational content
- https://quizcraftly.com/tournaments — Live competitive tournaments with brackets
- https://quizcraftly.com/leaderboards — Global player rankings and statistics
- https://quizcraftly.com/compete — Enter the competitive arena, marketing hub for tournaments
- https://quizcraftly.com/play — Start a quiz battle with friends or strangers
- https://quizcraftly.com/games — Browse and learn about all 5 game modes
- https://quizcraftly.com/pricing — Free vs Champion plan comparison
- https://quizcraftly.com/faq — Frequently asked questions