HOW TO PLAY
Everything you need to know to become a Music Icon. Pick a section below or read through the whole guide.
QUICK GUIDE
Answer Fast, Score Big
Each question has a timer. Answer quickly for a speed bonus — faster answers earn more points.
Highest Score Wins
Correct answers earn 1000 points + speed bonus. The player with the most points at the end wins!
8 Game Modes
8 modes — trivia, facts, slang, song ID, matching, and more — each plays differently.
Level Up in Career Mode
Play solo career mode to earn XP, level up from Novice to Music Icon, and track your stats across 10 genres.
THE 8 GAME MODES
Music Trivia
Test your knowledge with chart facts & history
Finish the Fact
Fill in the missing music fact
Music Slang
Decode the language of the streets
Who Did It?
Who was first to make music history?
Song Sleuth
Guess the track from the clues
Match the Maker
Pair the artist with the album
Emoji Anthem
Decode music terms from emojis
Decade Decoder
Place each clue in its era
XP & LEVELING
Earn XP by playing games in Career Mode. Correct answers, high scores, and win streaks all contribute to your XP total. Complete all 8 games in a session with 5+ wins to level up!
MULTIPLAYER & HOSTING
Hosting a Game
Click "Host a Game" or "Quick Start" from the home page. Pick your genres, eras, game mode, and play mode — then share the room code with friends so they can join.
Joining a Game
Click "Join a Game" and enter the 6-character room code your host shared. You'll land in the lobby where you can pick your avatar and chat before the game starts.
Play Modes
- Free for All: Everyone plays solo, highest score wins
- 1 vs 1: Head-to-head battle between two players
- Team vs Team: Two teams compete for the highest combined score
- vs CPU: Play solo against AI opponents at Easy/Medium/Hard
- Team vs CPU: Your team vs AI bots
Career Mode
Play solo across 10 music genres. Each genre has its own progression track from Novice to Music Icon. Your stats, XP, and achievements persist across sessions.
TIPS FOR NEW PLAYERS
Speed Matters
Answer fast for a speed bonus — the quicker you answer, the more points you earn.
Use Hints Wisely
Beginner mode gives you hints and more time. Start there if you're new, then try Pro for deep cuts.
Connect Your Music
Use the Media Connections section on the home page to link your Spotify, Apple Music, or YouTube playlists for party vibes.
Play all 8 games
Each session can run through all 8 game modes sequentially. Complete them all for the ultimate party experience.
Cast to Your TV
Open the TV View on a smart TV or big screen so everyone can see the questions and scores together.
Practice vs CPU
New to the game? Start with vs CPU mode on Easy to learn the ropes before challenging friends.