TRIVIA

First things first, you should plan to arrive at the venue of your choice 10-15 minutes before the show begins to allow yourself plenty of time to get seated, obtain your game materials from the Entertainer, and get your first round of drinks and appetizers going.

EXPERT TIP: Some venues take reservations for choice tables and some venues are busier than others. Basically put, plan to be a bit early if you want the best seats in the house.

Your materials will include a single game sheet, a booklet of answer slips, and a pen/pencil if you didn’t bring one from home. The game sheet is for you to take notes such as the categories for each round and to keep track of the point values you have used for the round (more on that later). It also shows you all of the partner venues where we regularly present trivia shows.

EXPERT TIP: Make sure to get the Daily Clue from the front page of this website or from our Facebook or Instagram pages.

Once the game begins, you will be asked to remain off your cell phones for the duration of the game. Although we trust our awesome players to not cheat, simply being on the phone gives other teams the impression that you are looking up answers. If you need to make a call, text, check social media, or your fantasy sports teams; simply stop over by the Entertainer and take care of what you need to do.

EXPERT TIP: If you feel like you have to be in contact with your friends or family so much that you can’t take a couple hours off to relax playing some trivia, why not invite them to play along with you?

Playing Premier Trivia is simple and fun.  It is comprised of 2 halves. Each half has 2 rounds of 5 questions each (4 regular questions and 1 BONUS question that relates back to one of the previous questions) and a multi-part halftime question –or– a final question to win the game. All answers should be written on the answer slips and turned in before the time expires. The game has specific rules which you can find on our RULES page.

EXPERT TIP: You can pre-number your booklet of answer sheets. You should have enough answer slips to complete the game and a few extras.

For the round questions, you can choose from four different point values based on your confidence level. Odd rounds have odd point choices (7, 5, 3, and 1) and even rounds have even point choices (8, 6, 4, and 2). Since you can use each point value only ONCE per round, make sure to put the high values (7s and 8s) on the answers you are sure about and the low values (1s and 2s) on the ones you are less sure about.

EXPERT TIP: Although somewhat subjective, most rounds start off with an easier question and get harder the later you get in the round. Consider using the higher values towards to top of the round and saving the lower values for the bottom of the round.

Most halftimes are going to be ‘Name the Top 6 of …’, ‘Match these 6 things’, or ’Which of the 6 things are …’. Unless noted by the Entertainer, all correct answers are worth 2 points each. Sometimes the order in which the answers are listed matters and sometimes it doesn’t. Make sure to ask your Entertainer if you are unsure of when it is important.

EXPERT TIP: When making lists, consider making a brainstorming list of all possible answers that pop into your head. When the ideas dry up, then start eliminating the answers one by one until you have the list of top answers you are most comfortable with.

Premier Trivia is a designed as a progressive game in that you don’t lose points when you are wrong, but rather gain them when you are right, with the exception of the final question. The final question is usually harder, often multiple choice, and full of strategy in that you wager up to 20 points on your answer.

EXPERT TIP: Make sure to listen carefully to the question and seek a clarification from the Entertainer if needed. Because the final is for all the marbles, it will be harder and more involved than a regular question. Pay particular attention to the specifics such as (Is vs. Was), (Have vs. Had), etc.

If you get the question right, you get your wager added to your score.

If you get the question wrong, your wager is deducted from your score.

If you wager zero (0), then you remain at the score you entered into the final question.

EXPERT TIP: There’s no shame in betting zero (0) points if you are unsure. Sometimes the best strategy is to let the other teams get it wrong and drop below your score.  “Go Big Or Go Home” is fine if you are reasonably comfortable with your answer, but if you are just guessing, we recommend you “Go Conservative and Go Home A Winner!!”

Above all, make sure to remember that it is a game and you are supposed to have fun playing it. Every game has a winning team (or teams) and every game has several teams that did not win … this time. If you don’t win this time, you can always try again at the next trivia event!!

EXPERT TIP: Your Premier Trivia experience directly correlates to what you bring to the venue. If you bring smiles and a good attitude for looking for a fun night out with some old and new friends, then you will have an amazing time.