Guide
The Odds — the betting quiz: back yourself or bet against the others
The Odds is Genioz's betting mode, a free online multiplayer quiz for 2 to 8 players. Each round, a multiple-choice trivia question appears along with its odds — the multiplier that says how much the question pays. You answer AND bet at the same time: on yourself (right answer = wager × odds) or against another player (you win if they get it wrong). It's the mode where reading people is worth as much as trivia knowledge: you can finish on top without knowing a single answer, just by betting right.
How does a round of The Odds unfold?
1. The full question appears: the prompt, the answer choices, and the odds (the trickier the question, the higher the odds). You have 40 seconds to do everything.
2. You pick your answer, then your bet: “on me” if you trust your answer, or “against a player” if you think they're about to faceplant. The “public odds” show where the others are putting their tokens — a precious hint, sometimes a trap.
3. The reveal lands: the right answer, who found it, who blew it, and the settling of bets. Upsets are frequent — targeting the game leader is a local sport.
How do you earn tokens in The Odds?
Betting on yourself: if your answer is right, you win your wager multiplied by the odds (wager 3, odds ×2.5 → +8 tokens); otherwise you lose your wager. Betting against a player: if they get it wrong, you win your wager; if they get it right, you lose it.
If time runs out before you play, the game places a minimal bet on yourself for you (wager 1) — you're never out of the round, but you might as well choose.
Three bettor's strategies
Calibrate your bet on your certainty, not on the odds: high odds signal a hard question. Betting big “because it pays” is exactly the trap.
Bet against the right opponent: not the best player, the one out of their depth. The football fan on an opera question is a better value than their reputation.
Keep an eye on the leaderboard: late in the game, a bet against the leader is often the only move that can put you ahead — and the final round allows going all-in.
Frequently asked questions
What exactly are the odds?
The question's multiplier: it reflects its difficulty. Odds of ×3 triple your wager if you answer right having bet on yourself. Betting against a player always pays 1 to 1.
Can you win without knowing the answers?
Yes — that's the spirit of the mode: by betting against the right opponents at the right time, you score without answering right yourself. Genioz's motto applies to the letter here: even a wrong answer can be a great play.
What do you see of the other players' bets?
During the round, the “public odds” show how the bets placed so far are distributed — without the details. Who bet what (and against whom) is only revealed at the end of the round.