QUIZ RECAP

Inspired by our Film Noir round, I’ve written tonight’s recap in the style of a film noir - 

The noble patrons of Marco Polo braved the enduring chill of Seattle springtime to join us for another riveting evening of trivia.

Team Scratch and Sniff sat huddled in the corner. They prepared themselves for the ensuing contest, giving Team MissFits a sideways look like an undercover cop in a comic book… 

Team MissFits sat with elegance and grace, unfazed by the advantage S&S had in numbers. The proverbial haze of non-existent cigarette smoke rose around them as they commanded the space at their usual table.

Team Chexxx Like Checks dipped their toe into the trivia water this evening, going three rounds with us before retiring to their cocktails and conversation.

To no one’s immediate knowledge, though, a new team on the block, Team CreativeNameHere slithered into the game. Unassuming at first, they quickly took the lead by going double or nothing twice within the first 4 rounds *and* getting our Guess Who question on the first clue.

The Guess Who question was dripping in irony, as we sat at an establishment named after the very answer our teams were searching for - Marco Polo!

A rivalry that seemed good-natured on the surface, but was insidious at heart, picked up between S&S and CreativeName. All 7 members of S&S were up against the mere 2 at CreativeName. But CreativeName was still mopping the floor with them.

THE DRAMA!

THAT BEING SAID - the mood in the room quickly changed when the math whiz at Team S&S figured out the Fibonacci Sequence connection in Round 5 and propelled them back into the lead. CreativeName tried for Double or Nothing on Round 6, but fell behind by three points.

In the end, Scratch and Sniff took top prize, but I was proud of the charisma and chutzpah the other teams showed this evening. As the patrons turned into shadows under the street lamps, returning to their vehicles for the long ride home under city lights, we all silently agreed one thing:

Same time, same place, next week. 

QUIZ RECAP

If I could describe tonight as a tarot card, it would be the Ace of Wands… so incredibly lively, full of energy, with so much momentum!

Not sure if it is the sun setting later or getting some sunshine here in rainy Seattle, but everyone was bursting at the seams with energy for tonight’s game!

Every team turned in their answers long before the allotted time, choosing to gamble with their Double or Nothings left and right and even guessing mega-early during Round 4. While it didn’t always pay off in points, we were having such a lively time!

First timers Team Los Tres Lagomorphs (as I learned tonight, a Lagomorph is basically a cute bunny), came out the gate strong, getting a double or nothing hit on the first round. They also figured out the connection within the first two questions which helped them nail Round 5. They may have wildly mis-guessed on Round 4, but they certainly made up for it!

Team MissFits, who are usually very meticulous in their guesses, were going big or going home tonight. I think they went Double or Nothing on most every round. They were giggling and laughing about it too. 

Everyone caught on to the Red Hot Chili Peppers connection early, and when I read out the answers, we all came together for a rendition of the chorus to “The Zephyr Song”.

Lots of camaraderie all around this evening, and I was here for it!!

QUIZ RECAP

A more intimate night, but we still brought the heat,

Fewer teams usually means fewer people to beat!

But the competition ramped up amongst friends turned foe,

And it was the battle of the regulars of Marco Polo.

Atomic split up into two different teams,

The healthy competition was building up steam.

Team Scratch and Sniff brought their massive crew,

And then the 3 MissFits, a group tried and true.

When the March Madness round first was announced,

The sporty folks jumped up off of the couch!

But instead it was our literary friends’ time to shine,

Answering swiftly and surely to come back from behind.

The rest of the game was a big back and forth,

With team Atomic pulling ahead in the Fourth.

But Scratch and Sniff got the Double or Nothing 

And from then on out they were simply crushing.

A more intimate night means we shared lots of laughs,

With your standard amount of right answers AND gaffes.

What are you doing next Tuesday at 8?

You’ll be at Marco Polo’s trivia, I promise, it’s GREAT!