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Trivia Night

Prove your random knowledge is worth something

30-100 people1.5-2 hours

Classic pub-style trivia adapted for campus. Teams compete across themed rounds (pop culture, campus facts, sports, science, etc.). Easy to run, always popular, great for recurring events.

What You Need

Projector or TV for displaying questions
Laptop with trivia slides
Answer sheets and pens for each team
Microphone for host
Speaker for music between rounds
Prizes for top 3 teams
Score sheets for tracking

Step-by-Step Guide

1

Write the Questions

5-6 rounds of 8-10 questions each. Mix difficulty. Include picture rounds, audio rounds, and campus-specific questions. Use ChatGPT to help generate but add personal flair.

2

Book a Venue

Student union rooms, campus bars (if 21+), lecture halls, or outdoor spaces with a screen. Need tables for teams to huddle around.

3

Form Teams On-Site

Let people form teams of 3-6 when they arrive. Have a fun team name submission process. Read out the names for laughs.

4

Run the Rounds

Read questions aloud and display on screen. Give 30-60 seconds per question. Collect answer sheets between rounds. Play music during scoring breaks.

5

Announce Winners

Build suspense. Read scores from lowest to highest. Award prizes to top 3. Take a winners photo.

Promotion Tips

  • Tease specific round themes to build interest
  • Post 'can you answer this?' sample questions on Stories
  • Make it a recurring weekly/biweekly event
  • Great for partnerships with campus food spots (host there)

Content Capture Tips

Film team deliberations, dramatic answer reveals, and celebration moments. The 'we got it right!' reactions are gold. Also capture funny wrong answers if teams are willing to share.

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