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How Does Before and After Work on Jeopardy!? Plus 52 Example Questions
If you’re an avid Jeopardy! fan, you’ve definitely watched at least a few episodes that feature the “Before and After” category. It’s a punny and popular category that’s been used in many contexts throughout the years. So what is “Before and After”? Essentially, the category’s questions call upon players to “mash up” two terms that […]
The Best 4 Game Show Buzzers for Events/Home Use
There are many elements that separate trivia game shows from regular trivia games. Some of these elements, like a live studio audience with a celebrity host, are not easy to recreate at home. Usually, it’s the little things that are easy to recreate and can take your quiz to the next level, like a charming […]
The 25 Worst Jeopardy! Answers That Will Leave You Laughing
In the world of television game shows and trivia, Jeopardy! is no traditional game show. The show puts a unique spin on trivia and invites contestants to answer trivia questions backwards. What’s the fun in simple trivia games anyway, right? If you wanted to answer questions about geography, history, and literature, you could just sit […]
The 15 Most Common Categories in Jeopardy! and FAQ
Jeopardy! is a successful television game show that’s been on air for over 50 years. Simply calling Jeopardy! a game show would not do it justice. It’s a worldwide empire with a number of television shows, merchandise, and even some video games and a phone game app! At its core, Jeopardy! is a trivia game. […]
Mike Richards: What Really Happened to the Would-Be Jeopardy! Host?
For many years, families have gathered in the living room in the evening to watch none other but the famous television game show Jeopardy! If you grew up anytime in the ‘80s or ‘90s, you probably have some similar memories of your own. Jeopardy! is no boring game show, though; there’s a twist. The questions […]
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 […]
Trivial Pursuit the Game Show? A History of Attempts to Turn the Popular Board Game into a TV Phenomenon
Who doesn’t love a little Trivial Pursuit fun? I bet you can’t wait to bust out a board game and test your trivia knowledge against your best friends and family members. While that’s a lot of fun, imagine not only playing your favorite game but also putting something on the line. What if you could […]