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Trivia Buffs Rejoice

Introducing a revolutionary way to educate your brain while being in the company of friends. With a little eating on the side as well..



In what state can you find the geographical center of North America?

If you guessed North Dakota, you could very well be on your way to winning free beer or perhaps even a $30 gift certificate to your favorite local restaurant!

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Looking for a new way to exercise your brain besides a nightly fix of Jeopardy?  Welcome to the exciting realm of Wisconsin Team Trivia. Located in over 45 bars and restaurants in the Milwaukee area, with competitions held every night of the week, chances are you can participate at your own convenience. I was recently introduced to this growing sport by my friends, and was blown away by the rousing atmosphere.

The concept is simple. Whoever happens to be eating at the start time is eligible to play. You will be provided with a master score sheet and individual question sheets to wager your points and keep track of your answers. The host reads off the question and allows a few minutes for each team to write down their answer and the points they want to bet. All you have to do is take the question up to the host before the music stops playing and you are all set. Although the game takes over two hours there is never a dull moment due to the bonus free appetizers and beer rounds interspersed throughout the night. The best part is you never once feel like you are removed from the dining experience. Typically my restaurant of choice is the West Allis Applebee’s for the staff seem to feed off of the energy of the competition and the food is always excellent. But no matter where you go you can’t go wrong.

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A few simple suggestions to fully enjoy the experience:

  1. The bigger team you can bring the better. (You know who your smart friends are!)
  2. Create an unusual or bizarre team name and a cheer to go along with it.
  3. If you just cannot come up with an answer, draw a picture for a guaranteed laugh.
  4. And finally, have fun! Kick back, relax, eat good food, and enjoy the fellowship of your friends. Winning the grand prize at the end of the night would just be the icing on the cake.

 

For more information on Trivia Night and where you can find a location near you, check out the Team Trivia Wisconsin Website. 

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