Question 1

Is The Starting 5 free to play?

Accepted Answer

Yes — completely free, forever. There are no subscriptions, no paywalls, and no ads interrupting your game.

Question 2

Do I need to create an account?

Accepted Answer

No. You can jump straight into today's challenge without signing up. Create a free account anytime to save your stats, track streaks, and climb the leaderboards.

Question 3

How long does a game take?

Accepted Answer

About a minute. Each daily challenge is 5 players and 12 questions on a 10-second shot clock, so it is quick to play and easy to make a daily habit.

Question 4

How does scoring work?

Accepted Answer

Faster correct answers earn more points (1–3 per question), with streak bonuses for consecutive answers and a 2x multiplier in the 4th quarter.

Question 5

Is there a new game every day?

Accepted Answer

Yes — a fresh NBA trivia challenge drops daily, spanning legends from the 1960s through today's stars.

Question 6

Is there a mobile app?

Accepted Answer

Yes. The Starting 5 is available free on iPhone, and you can also play right in your browser on any device.

Daily NBA trivia. 12 questions. New game every day.