Play by text message
Last updated 10 November 2026
Players without the Buzzavid app or internet access can join a live trivia game by text message. Texting is always started by the player.
How you join (opt in)
When a host runs a game, the big screen shows a room code and this instruction: "To join via text, send 'START ROOMCODE' to (866) 844-2249." Nothing is ever sent to you unless you text us first.
After you text START with the room code, we reply "Welcome to Buzz Avid! Reply with your player name to join." Your reply is your player name for that one game.
What we send
- Replies to your texts: the welcome message, a confirmation that you joined, and a confirmation of your first answer. After that, your name appears on the game screen when your answer is in.
- One message when the game ends, with the winner and your result.
- No marketing or promotional messages, ever. We do not share or sell your phone number.
Message frequency depends on how many questions you answer, usually 5 to 30 messages per game. Message and data rates may apply.
How to stop or get help
- Text STOP at any time to stop all messages. Text START to opt back in.
- Text HELP for help, or write to forsakaspotify1@gmail.com.
Your phone number
We use your phone number only to run the game you joined. It is never shown to the host or other players and is deleted one day after the game ends. See the Privacy Policy and Terms of Use.