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Trivia night has become a staple for bars and restaurants as a way to draw in crowds on nights that are typically slower. People attend trivia nights as a fun way to spend time together with friends, enjoy a few drinks, and work as a team to win prizes. You can't cheat at this knowledge game, but there are ways to improve your chances of coming out on top. Here are a few tips for becoming a trivia night champion.

What Can You Do to Win at Trivia?

1. Study Up

Bars typically have a pattern to their trivia nights and ask questions from similar categories. They usually ask general knowledge questions about the U.S. Presidents, music topics like top singles and best albums, or movie facts about celebrity relationships or who starred in particular films. Other common topics include music and movie award winners, scientific facts, and sports. By drumming up on your overall knowledge of these subjects, you can give your team the edge at the cocktail lounge or pub's next trivia event.

2. Pick Your Team Wisely

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The most successful teams at trivia nights tend to be made up of a diverse group of friends that include younger and older people of various genders and backgrounds. Each player will have their own knowledge base born out of their generation or interests. The wider the range of information your team has, the better the chance your bar trivia night will end in success.

3. Always Answer the Question

Never pass on a question. An educated guess is better than no guess at all and will often result in the correct response. Pool all of your team members' guesses and then narrow down the one that is the most likely answer. Your answers should be short and give only necessary information. Giving the last name of a famous person is usually sufficient, especially if you are not sure of their first name. 

4. Choose Your Table Wisely

Where your team sits could make all the difference in a game. Sitting closer to the host could give you the edge by making it easier to hear the questions clearly, and knowing the right question is the first step toward getting the correct answer. Enjoy a few drink specials while you play, but stay sober enough to stay focused on the game.

 

If you're ready to test your wits at trivia night, head to Lancaster’s Lounge & Off-Sale in Lincoln, NE. Known as the "Cheers of Lincoln," this family-owned and -operated cocktail lounge makes it easy to relax and have fun in the company of friends. Serving the community since 1989, they offer a menu of mouthwatering wines and beers, along with entertainment that includes pool, darts, shuffleboard, and Keno. Visit their website to learn more, or call (402) 421-2474 to ask about their specials.

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