QUIZ RECAP

If you were anywhere else than Idle Hour this Tuesday night, you missed out on one of the greatest trivia shows in history. 

18 teams jumped headfirst into the murkey, prize-laden waters of King Trivia, hoping to snag a sweet prize in our first show since Daylight Savings. You'd think energy would be low with so many people confronting the time change, but this was anything but a lethargic show. 

We had TWO dogs...'nuff said. 

Returning champs met with newbie passersby to form a gridiron of epic proportions. Just a single round in and we had an eight-way tie of double trouble teams. And then two rivals decided to leap away from the competition. 

Quiz Kid Donnie Smith and Sidehug Improv brought large teams to bear, and they were playing for keeps. Each round, these two well-oiled machines cranked out top-notch trivia knowledge.  They were so on the money, this QM had to do some sneaky walk bys to ensure there was no funny business. As it turns out, these were just some smart cookies. 

By the time we reached the Drinking Round, it seemed like our top two spots were already locked in. 

For the free drinks, we invited the teams to show off a photo from their phone of a celebrity. The winner (chosen by Idle Hour's own Lila) was Kingbeez and a picture of Always Sunny's Glen Howerton! Those drinks kept the team happy...and started a seismic shift in the game. 

By the end of Round 5, we had a dedicated leader with Quiz Kid. But those doubles slowed down, and now the lower ranking teams clawed their way back toward the top. By the time we reached Round seven, the top ten were within spitting distance of the grand prize. 

Our List Round proved the ultimate challenge, with only 9 questions separating the winners and...not winners. Sidehug earned a solid third place, with Quiz Kid only one point ahead. But it was a hail mary double down by Raystar Woyco that jumped them all the way into first place!

You don't want to miss another chance at glory here at Idle Hour. Bring your friends, bring your enemies, bring your dogs! Just make sure you're here Tuesdays at 8pm, because your rivals already reserved the front table. 

QUIZ RECAP

Mark your calendars. November 2nd is going down as one of the biggest, boldest shows Idle Hour has ever seen! 15 teams from all across the country (or possibly just two states) joined under the awnings of the outdoor dining area for what can only be described as an epic poem come to life. That's right, it was time for King Trivia!

We saw returning champions, eager veterans, and a huge roster of newbies join the fray to fight for a spot at the top of the board. It was time to test their trivia mettle, so we settled in for Round Number 1. 

Only minutes into the show and we had a massive 8-way tie at the top with double downs flying! But by Round 2, Quiz Kid Donnie Smith leapt far ahead of the competition and took the top spot. They seemed almost uncatchable round after round, and their victory was almost assured.

But then, of course, came the drinking round. Since we'd recently celebrated Halloween, we invited the teams to show off pictures of their costumes and be judged by the helpful servers of Idle Hour. Our winner, Play Fleetwood Mac, showed up with a homemade, award-winning Zuko suit! Of course we love Zuko more than we fear you, so they had to take the W and the free drinks!

Round 5 landed with a fury, and suddenly our top spot became anyone's game. The top ten teams were each within striking distance, whether Algorithm and Blues or Agents of the Zeitgeist. 

Still, one team had a card yet to be played.

During Round 6, it seemed that few teams knew their monarchy history (or had at least binged The Crown). That is, except for C&K. With a sudden double down, they were in the lead by mere points. It was a coup!

Round 7 was a little controversial (The Nintendo Switch is technically a portable system, though Nintendo Co. does refer to it as a console), but the final score was settled without any issue. Quiz Kid took the third spot, followed by Zeitgeist, with a come-from-behind victory for out of towners C&K!

You don't want to miss another minute of trivia actions, so come on down to Idle Hour every Tuesday at 8PM!

QUIZ RECAP

The stars were aligned for the final King Trivia show at Idle Hour before Halloween! Teams arrived from all around the city to celebrate in style with seven rounds of America's favorite trivia game (citation needed). 

With fifteen tough groups and a building-filled with eager competitors, this QM couldn't wait to get the show moving. We opened with an easy General Round to lull the teams into a sense of false confidence. A few double downs, but no one emerged yet as the clear leaders. Then came Round 2. 

We asked the teams to suss out the innards of popular candy bars. While most teams struggled, one group had the sweet tooth and the presence of mind to snatch a perfect round. Mo's Hos, celebrating a birthday, had the energy to leap into first place. But how long could they hold on?

Round after round, Mo's Hos built up a sizable lead at first place. By Round 4's end, it seemed as though they might fly away with the game. But we needed to take a break for the Drinking Round, so the other teams began to plan. 

The free shots went to, you guessed it, Mo's Hos after the titular Mo used a personal anecdote to sort out an answer...and won her team a final birthday gift! However, this is when fortunes turn at Idle Hour. 

For the next few rounds, the leaderboard shifted every single time. Doubles were dropped, wild bets were missed, and suddenly we had a fight for the last few points on our hands. It was anyone's game in the final moments of our tournament. 

The big win came in Round Seven as three teams dropped massive doubles to secure their spots in the leaderboard. The Concan Cans took the top spot, with Snark Squad and Mighty Mart in the 2nd and 3rd place. New Year's Eve Nurses deserve a spot as well, climbing out of a deep well from the early game to earn a shot at the top. 

Come on down to Idle Hour every Tuesday at 8PM for more trivia action!