Have some free time at the airport? On a train or bus? QuizUp is an incredibly addicting (and free) interactive trivia app that’s currently being downloaded more than 130,000 times a day. Since its launch on November 7, it has taken hold of pretty much everyone who’s played it (as this BuzzFeed piece explains).
QuizUp lets you play quick, 7-question trivia games against real people in more than 250 categories, from “World Geography” to “Game of Thrones.” The Geography categories are perfect for travelers (challenge our editor in any of these—his username is Ian Livingston), and are a great way to test your knowledge of the world.
The interface is beautiful and easy, and the games are quick enough to be perfect time-wasters even for those with short attention spans (or short layover times, etc.). You can compete against friends, or let the app match you with another player from around the world—either way, you’re playing in real time and earning points towards upgrades with every game. Play in the airport, or on the train, or anywhere else. It’s fun and addicting and you just might pick up some knowledge along the way.
QuizUp is available for iPhone only for now but an Android version is on the way.
