If you have ever looked at those expert Jeopardy! websites that list every stat imaginable, have peeked into the J-Archive, or read posts on J-board or the Jeopardy! subreddit, you’ve almost definitely come across the term ‘Coryat Score.’ Sounds fancy. And it kind of is! But even for non-mathletes (like me), it’s easy enough to […]
How to Change and Update Your Account on Trivia Crack
Since you are on this site, you’re probably one of those people who gets a rush from answering trivia questions (correctly, obviously). And you’re competitive, so you ESPECIALLY love to play against other people… and win! But your friends are not always into competing with you. Maybe they like, like, going outside to enjoy nature […]
4 Jeopardy! Drinking Games to Get You Buzzing!
As the pandemic danger starts to wane in many places, and the world opens up, you’re going to want to get together with pals and have a raucous time. But, also, you don’t want to miss your favorite tv quiz show, Jeopardy!, like, ever. Socializing vs. ‘Must-See TV’ (but not Must-See TV): The Eternal Struggle. […]
Here’s How to Get on Jeopardy!
Here’s the deal: You’ve been watching America’s Favorite Quiz Show™ for literally decades, and are sure that you could play better than half the contestants on any given week’s shows, but you’ve never bothered to actually pursue the fame! Glory! Money! that awaits a Jeopardy! contestant. You may be aware that you apply online somehow? […]
Five Insider Behind-the-Scenes Facts About Jeopardy! Taping
With taping hundreds of episodes a year, a team of producers and assistants doing months and months of research, writing, editing, and contestant-recruiting, and—for some players—months of studying or even years of preparation, you might be surprised by how quickly Jeopardy! records a season’s worth of shows… kinda? Keep reading to find out more about […]
The Giant Killers: What Does it Take to Defeat the Winningest Jeopardy! Champions?
There are a few levels of Jeopardy! smart. For example, there’s Ken Jennings, probably the most famous super champion of Jeopardy!, the record-holder for most money won in regular games, and the player to have won the most consecutive matches in non-tournament play. Or James Holzhauer, who won “only” 32 games, but broke the long-standing […]
How To Run a Trivia Night at a Bar: A Step-by-Step Guide
Additional writing assistance by Stephanie Barber. If you’ve ever participated in a good trivia night in a bar, it can look almost effortless, but there are a lot of cogs in the Bar Trivia Wheel. While we have a few articles on how to run a good trivia night and things to consider while preparing, […]
Weird and Wild Jeopardy! Scores and Situations
Sometimes, you can tune into Jeopardy! for weeks at a time without any super excitement, giant hauls of money, or champions who last more than a show or two. Which is fine! It’s normal! But this piece is not about normal. Of course, it’s always fun to watch along, to shout responses at the screen […]
How Much Money Do Jeopardy! Contestants Really Get?
Unless you are a Ken Jennings (who consistently takes home a nice chunk of change now as the host!), a Brad Rutter, or a similarly champion-y winner, iconic TV game show Jeopardy! might not be the route to riches that you think it is. You may be shocked to find out that you probably won’t […]
What They Really Tell You Before You Go On Jeopardy!
Whether you are a Jeopardy! aspirant, or just a giant fan, you may have wondered how on Earth a contestant is prepared by the show; I’m not talking about the mondo amount of studying to which a potential player might embark on their own, but what Sony Pictures and the rest of the Jeopardy! production […]
24 Tips to Get You Ready for Your Next Trivia Night
Have you been invited to your first team trivia event and are nervous as all get out? Are you a longtime pub quizzer frustrated by a lack of victories over years-long rivals? Here are some important strategies to help you get ready for your next trivia night! Part One: Trivia Avengers Assemble! By and large, […]
How To Play HQ Trivia on a PC
Is your phone a bit less smart than other people’s? Is your phone battery just not up to the challenge of playing a power-draining* game online anymore? Are you tired of trying to read a tiny screen when a bigger one would make things so much easier? At least two of these excuses are part […]