QUIZ RECAP

This was an absolute barn-burner! Six teams entered, scores were had, and a three-way-tie was settled. Just another night at Rasselbock? Anything but.

The evening started as per usual, with teams throwing out a scattering of answers to the softball opening questions. Things heated up fast with some fairly difficult pictures and themes, leaving most of the teams scrambling to break double digits. Heroes of Canton held an early lead that seemed insurmountable.

Something changed after the Appetizer Round. Since it was National Granola Bar day, we had the teams come up with a clever pick-up line that somehow used the healthy(?) treat.

The winners, Lucky Krauts, introduced us to: "Buy me a drink and I'll show you my Nature's Valley (TM)."

Suddenly, the entire mood of the room shifted. Veteran team Leche del Padre seemed to step outside of themselves and enter a Nirvana of Trivia. They'd been around for months, always taking fourth or fifth to the larger teams.

Not tonight, they said.

In Round 6, they managed to jump ahead of their competition and into 2nd place, putting the other teams on their heels. They followed with another six points, bringing their score to 37.

But the Heroes of Canton also landed on 37. As did newcomers Nicola's Groomsmen.

We had a 3-way split for the entire leaderboard!

It came down to a little Twinkie knowledge. With the tie-breaker--and all the marbles--on the line, Leche laid down a guess that was only 20 points away from the actual answer. Since we go by Price is Right rules, they took the top spot!

Come on down to Rasselbock for great food, great people, and great Trivia every Tuesday night!

QUIZ RECAP

Another Tuesday night, another incredible game of King Trivia at Rasselbock. At 9PM, the antique Cuckoo Clock in the corner chimes and announces the start of the game (Note: The clock doesn't actually chime, or if it does, you can't hear it over the sound of such a rowdy group of quizzers).

While three teams arrived to start the show, their energy was too infectious to ignore. A group of passersby threw themselves into the gridiron after missing the first two rounds, confident they could make up the gap and win it all.

With the champions assembled, we got down to the nasty business of quizzin' it up.

Heroes took an early lead, but Sassy Rufus wanted their return to the hallowed Rasselbock halls to be momentous. With a few careful doubles, they secured a top spot and refused to budge.

Newcomers See You Next Trivia struggled a little with the early rounds, but quickly learned the ins and outs of the game. They were so prepared they took home the Appetizer Prize, roaring in delight as the famous potato pancakes landed on their table.

Round six was the deciding factor, as two teams scored perfectly but failed to capitalize on a 20-point opportunity. This decision left the leaderboard fixed going into the final round.

After the dust settled, Sassy Rufus held their first place prize high overhead, while Heroes plotted their revenge.

Come down to Rasselbock every Tuesday night for more trivia action!

QUIZ RECAP

A new year and a new start for Rasselbock's King Trivia. 2020 opened with a bang as seven teams returned to the German-themed arena for great food, great beer, and even greater quizzing!

The game opened with a massive double from Here for the Host, positioning them for a strong lead in the opening act. Not to be outdone, Heroes of Canton delivered round after round of near-perfect answers. Koalabock, a returning team from the 2019 season, struggled to find their footing through the Theme Round, but kept their heads in the game.

By the time the appetizers arrived, the match was in full swing. Trash talk flew across the restaurant, bolstered by the appearance of an auditioning QM-in-Training Shawn. Leche del Padre earned the potato pancakes (a Rasselbock staple) with quick fingers and a demented sense of humor.

As we narrowed the field in the final round, Here for the Host and Heroes of Canton were neck and neck. Host held the top spot, but their lead dwindled with each passing minute. At the bottom of the leaderboard, it seemed PMers and Blondes were destined for a tie-breaker.

Then, in the final round, things got interesting. With only 9 answers to find, only one team was able to effectively double down...KOALABOCK! They leaped over their competition, securing Third Place with a bold risk.

Meanwhile, Host struggled to name more than a few Presidents, and their lead was only a single point...which Heroes capitalized on. When the dust settled, Heroes of Canton had the lead by just two point, securing the top spot.

Come on down to Rasselbock where every Tuesday is trivia night!