What you need for an emoji quiz

An emoji quiz needs more than questions on a laptop. You need a clear way to show the quiz, collect answers and keep team scores, plus enough drinks, snacks and tableware for the group. Check the projector, screen, speakers, HDMI cables and power supplies before guests arrive. Buy or bring around one answer sheet and one pen per team, with a few extras for last-minute changes. The list below covers the practical supplies that are easy to overlook.

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What to bring

Grouped the way you'd shop for it, with quantities.

Furniture

Tablesqty 8
Chairsqty 50
Coat racksqty 2

Tableware

Drinking glassesqty 60
Coffee cupsqty 40
Platesqty 60
Cutlery setsqty 60
Serving traysqty 6
Small bowlsqty 12

Equipment

Projector
Projection screen
Laptop
HDMI cablesqty 2
Speakersqty 2
Microphonesqty 2
Extension cordsqty 4
Power stripsqty 3

Kitchen

Coffee machinesqty 2
Water jugsqty 4
Coolersqty 3

Stationery

Answer sheetsqty 60
Score sheetsqty 10
Ballpoint pensqty 60
Whiteboard markersqty 6
Name stickersqty 60

Decorations

Emoji postersqty 12
Table signsqty 8
Emoji balloonsqty 40

Lighting

String lightsqty 4

Cleaning

Waste binsqty 4

Catering

Groceries
- Coffee - 3 packs
- Black tea - 2 boxes
- Herbal tea - 1 box
- Sugar - 1 kilo
- Milk - 8 liters
- Oat milk - 3 liters
- Still water - 24 bottles
- Sparkling water - 12 bottles
- Cola - 6 bottles
- Cola Zero - 6 bottles
- Sinas - 4 bottles
- Iced tea - 4 bottles
- Apple juice - 3 packs
- Lemonade syrup - 2 bottles
- Paprika chips - 5 bags
- Plain chips - 5 bags
- Tortilla chips - 4 bags
- Salty sticks - 4 bags
- Popcorn - 3 bags
- Mixed nuts - 2 bags
- Cheese cookies - 3 packs
- Cookies - 5 packs
- Apples - 5 kilo
- Grapes - 3 kilos
- Bananas - 3 kilos
- Mini buns - 80 pieces
- Young matured cheese - 2 kilos
- Back ham - 1.5 kilos
- Vegetarian spreads - 8 tubs
- Hummus - 6 tubs
- Butter - 500 grams
- Cucumbers - 6 pieces
- Cherry tomatoes - 2 kilos
- Lettuce - 4 heads
- Mayonnaise - 1 bottle
- Ketchup - 1 bottle
- Mustard - 1 jar
- Paper napkins - 6 packs
- Paper cups - 100 pieces
- Paper towels - 4 rolls
- Toilet paper - 12 rolls
- Trash bags - 2 rolls
- Dish soap - 2 bottles
- All-purpose cleaner - 2 bottles
- Disinfecting wipes - 3 packs

Tips

Plan one answer sheet and one pen per team, plus at least 10% extra. For 10 teams, prepare 11 sheets and 11 pens so a missing or damaged item does not stop the quiz.
Allow two to three drinks per person for the first hour, then one drink per person for each additional hour. Chill them before guests arrive and keep water available in jugs.
Take one plate, glass and cutlery set per guest, plus roughly 10% extra. Small bowls and serving trays make snacks easier to distribute without interrupting the quiz.
Test the laptop, projector, screen, speakers and HDMI connection at least 60 minutes before the start. Bring extension cords and power strips, because the nearest socket is rarely beside the presentation setup.
Prepare one table sign or team label for each team and keep spare name stickers, whiteboard markers and score sheets together. These small stationery items are often forgotten until registration begins.

Frequently asked questions

What do I need for an emoji quiz at home?: Prepare a laptop, projector or large screen, speakers, HDMI cables and power access. You also need answer sheets, pens, score sheets, drinks, snacks and tableware for every guest.
How many answer sheets do I need for an emoji quiz?: Use one answer sheet per team for each quiz round, and keep at least 10% extra. For 8 teams, prepare at least 9 sheets per round, along with 9 pens.
How many drinks should I buy for an emoji quiz?: Plan two to three drinks per person for the first hour, followed by one drink per person for every extra hour. Add water separately and chill the drinks before the quiz starts.
When should I test the emoji quiz equipment?: Test the full presentation and sound setup at least 60 minutes before guests arrive. Check the laptop, projector, screen, HDMI cables, speakers, extension cords and power strips together.

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