Official Competition Rules

Version 4.0 | Effective: May 2026

1. Competition Overview

What's Up Trivia is a skill-based knowledge competition platform where competitors answer 15 multiple-choice questions to earn sponsored leaderboard rewards. Outcomes depend entirely on knowledge and quick thinking, not chance. This is a competitive quiz platform, not a gambling product.

2. Eligibility

  • Practice Mode: Users aged 13 and above
  • Classic Mode & Tournaments: Users aged 13 and above
  • Must be a resident of Nigeria
  • One account per person (strictly enforced)
  • Must provide accurate registration information

3. Competition Format

3.1 Questions

  • 15 questions per round
  • Multiple choice format with 4 options (A, B, C, D)
  • Questions increase in difficulty as you progress
  • Questions are randomly selected from our question database
  • Categories include: General Knowledge, History, Science, Geography, Sports, Entertainment, and more

3.2 Timer

  • 12 seconds per question (standard)
  • 10 seconds per question (Turbo Mode - integrity measure)
  • Timer starts when the question is displayed
  • No extensions granted for any reason
  • Timeout = wrong answer

3.3 Answering

  • Reply with A, B, C, or D only
  • First valid answer is recorded
  • Answer cannot be changed once submitted

4. Reward Structure

4.1 Leaderboard Reward Tiers

Sponsored rewards are structured as a tier ladder. Each correct answer advances you to the next tier:

QuestionReward TierStatus
Q1₦200
Q2₦250
Q3₦300
Q4₦500
Q5₦1,000🔒 MILESTONE
Q6₦2,000
Q7₦3,000
Q8₦5,000
Q9₦8,000
Q10₦10,000🔒 MILESTONE
Q11₦20,000
Q12₦25,000
Q13₦30,000
Q14₦40,000
Q15₦50,000🏆 TOP TIER

4.2 Milestone Tiers

  • Q5 (₦1,000) and Q10 (₦10,000) are guaranteed milestone tiers
  • Reaching a milestone tier secures that amount
  • If you fall short after Q5 but before Q10, you keep ₦1,000
  • If you fall short after Q10, you keep ₦10,000

4.3 Reward Limits

  • Daily Maximum: ₦30,000 per user
  • Top Tier Cooldown: 5 days after earning the ₦50,000 top tier reward

5. Lifelines

5.1 50:50 Lifeline

  • Type "50" or "5050" to activate
  • Removes 2 incorrect answers
  • Leaves 2 options (including the correct answer)
  • Can only be used once per round

5.2 Skip Lifeline

  • Type "SKIP" to activate
  • Current question is replaced with a new one
  • Same difficulty level maintained
  • Can only be used once per round

6. Access Credit System

  • Classic Mode requires 1 access credit per round
  • Access credits are purchased through secure payment processing
  • Access credit packages: 3 for ₦500, 7 for ₦1,000, 15 for ₦2,000
  • Access credits never expire
  • Access credits are non-refundable, non-transferable, and have no monetary value outside the platform
  • Access credits grant participation only and are not stored value or convertible currency

7. Reward Redemption

  • Type "CLAIM" after earning a reward to initiate processing
  • Provide valid Nigerian bank account details
  • Account name must match registered name
  • Redemption requests must be made within 72 hours
  • Reward processing completed within 12-24 business hours
  • KYC verification required for amounts over ₦10,000
  • Unredeemed rewards after 72 hours are forfeited

8. Fair Competition & Prohibited Conduct

The following are STRICTLY PROHIBITED and will result in permanent ban:

  • Creating or using multiple accounts
  • Using bots, scripts, or automation tools
  • Using external resources during timed rounds (search engines, AI assistants, etc.)
  • Screen sharing or receiving external assistance
  • Sharing accounts or having others compete on your behalf
  • Colluding with other competitors
  • Exploiting bugs or system vulnerabilities
  • Using stolen payment methods
  • Providing false information
⛔ Consequence of Violations: Immediate permanent ban, forfeiture of ALL pending rewards, no access credit refunds.

9. Integrity Measures

9.1 Turbo Mode

If suspicious timing patterns are detected (3+ consecutive answers at 10.5 seconds or slower), Turbo Mode activates:

  • Timer reduced to 10 seconds
  • Competitor must type "GO" to continue
  • Failure to respond results in round termination

9.2 Other Measures

  • CAPTCHA verification during rounds
  • Device fingerprinting and tracking
  • Behavioral analysis and pattern detection
  • Response time monitoring
  • KYC identity verification

10. Disputes

  • Round sessions are logged for 7 days
  • Disputes must be raised within 7 days of the round
  • Valid disputes may result in access credit refunds
  • All decisions by our team are final

11. Modifications

We reserve the right to modify these rules at any time. Continued participation constitutes acceptance of updated rules.

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