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:
| Question | Reward Tier | Status |
|---|---|---|
| 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
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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