District Trivia

General Questions

• Why the update to the Tournament structure?

  In the post pandemic world the staff at District Trivia has been excited and busy bringing District Trivia back to the amazing heights we have achieved in the before times. The next step in that process is the Tournament of Champions. The new qualifying format is designed to give every team in the DMV the chance to compete in the Finals while also keeping the tournament at a size that we can manage at this time. Check the Tournament of Champions glossary page for more on our terminology.

• How does my team win $1000 cash?

  First and foremost, play trivia at your weekly venue - all venues are part of the Tournament automatically. There are four steps to winning $1000 - each step involves trivia, championships, and prizes! 1) Become a Nightly Winner 2) Attend Selection Saturday 3) Be chosen to represent your venue at the Finals 4) Win the Final

• When does each step of qualifying occur?
  

  For the full schedule of dates and locations, see the when is the trivia season page.

Nightly Winners

• How does my team become a Nightly Winner?

  To become a Nightly Winner, your team needs to have the high score on any Trivia Night at your venue.

• What is a Trivia Month?

  Each trivia season is comprised of four trivia months. These months are roughly the same as calendar months. The difference is that the trivia month includes either four or five complete 7 day weeks. The trivia week ALWAYS starts on Monday and ALWAYS ends on a Sunday. Thus, trivia months don't always correspond to calendar months. This allows us to rank teams against each other from different venues by ensuring that each venue has an equal number of events during a given trivia week, trivia month, or trivia season. They are always listed out on the when is the trivia season page.

• Can anyone join our team during weekly games?

  Yes! Absolutely! All are welcome to play! Family or friends in town? Friend wants to try out trivia? The more the merrier!

• I'm a Nightly Winner, but my venue closed/no longer has trivia. What happens now?

  Within a trivia season, Nightly Winners from closed venues (venues that no longer host District Trivia) will still be entered into the Selection Saturday drawing and have a chance to represent their venue.

• When and why do we need to keep our team name the same?

  Teams should keep the same name for the trivia season so Nightly Wins can be accumulated. Teams that do not have the same team name during the month are assumed to be different teams and will not be combined, as that would create an unfair advantage. Feel free to change your team name when you go to a different venue as that will not effect the drawing. (But keep it the same week to week at the new place so you can have a better chance to win there too.)

Selection Saturday

• What is Selection Saturday?

  A huge party that we throw at the end of a Tournament Season. The Nightly Winners from every event during the Tournament Season will be automatically entered into the Selection Saturday drawing. One winner from each venue will be chosen to represent their location at that seasons District Trivia Tournament of Champions Finals! Within a trivia season, Winning teams from closed venues (venues that no longer host District Trivia) will still be entered into the Selection Saturday drawing and have a chance to represent their venue.

• When and where will the Selection Saturday take place?

  Selection Saturday will take place on a specific date in February and August.

• How does seating work?

  Seating is open - come, find a table, and enjoy the party.

• My team cannot attend Selection Saturday. What happens?

  While it is not necessary to attend, you're going to miss one hell of a party. That being said, if your team is selected, you will be notified via the email address you gave to your host on the night you achieved your Nightly Win. If there is an issue with the email address, being in attendance will allow you to talk to a District Trivia staff member and secure your spot in the Finals.

• Can my team represent more than one venue, if we get multiple Nightly Wins?

  No. Your team will qualify from the venue they are first chosen from. Once your team has been qualified from a venue, it will be eliminated from all other venue drawings.

The Final

• When and where does the Final take place?

  The Final takes place on in February and August. Check the When is the Trivia Season page for information on the current season.

• Is there a team size limit?

  Yes. Your team will be limited to 6 players only. With the restraints on the venue size this allows us to have as many teams as possible at the Finals.

• How does seating work?

  Since all teams will have only 6 players, seating will be open. Depending on the venue layout, this may mean that your team ends up shoulder to shoulder with another team. Seating will be first come first serve, so make sure you arrive early to get the seats you want.

• In addition to the Grand prize of $1000, what other prizes are there?

  The second place earns $400, third place $100, and fourth a robust high-five. There will also be additional prizes throughout the evening that all teams are eligible to win, including from sponsors, and more.

• My team has no chance at the top prize. Why should we attend?

  Believe in yourself! If you made it this far, you definitely have a shot at the top prize. This event is a celebration of the fun we have all season long. If you qualify and don't notify us that you're not attending, you are preventing other teams from their chance to win money and prizes.

• How long does the Final last?

  The Final will last just over 2 hours.

• What does my team need to bring?

  Be sure to come thirsty and hungry - plan on purchasing food and drinks, as this allows us to keep the event free to attend. Second, bring a good attitude. This event is a celebration of trivia! Have fun, enjoy the moment, and get ready to have a lot of new knowledge to drop on the office Monday morning.

• Will there be food and drink served?

  Yes. Come hungry and thirsty!

• Will the questions be harder at the Final?

  Absolutely. This is to give away $1000. We aren't going to make it easy!

• Will TriviaMatic be used at the Finals?

  Yes. The event will be run the same as any other District Trivia event. TriviaMatic will be used to run and score the event. We will have multiple hosts in attendance to monitor each and every team to prevent cheating. All phones will be required to have the TriviaMatic app AND ONLY the TriviaMatic app on screen at all times while the questions are live. Any team that is found to have a phone that has a screen that is not showing the TriviaMatic app will be disqualified. There will be designated times throughout the event to all you to check messages, make calls, and share how awesome the District Trivia Tournament of Champions Finals event is on social media.

Miscellaneous

• Can I bring in "ringers" for these events?

  The idea of the Tournament of Champions is to determine the best weekly trivia team in the DMV. We ask that all our teams keep that in mind. District Trivia reserves the right to disqualify any team at any time if they are going against the spirit of our game.

• Does my team have to participate if we qualify?

  You don't have to! But just let us know so we can give your spot to a team that want to use their chance to win prizes!

• Are guests/friends allowed to come watch, but not participate?

  They will not be able to sit with your team at a table. Any person at a table is considered a trivia player. At the Final, Spectators/teams there to play just for fun, will be assigned seating off to the side, if it is available.

• Are venues that start in September or March eligible for the Final / to become Grand Champion?

  They are not eligible for the current playoff that is happening during the month. They will join in and will qualify during the next upcoming season. That being said, we might just have a Golden Ticket waiting at a venue during those months.

• What is the policy for trivia players under the age of 21?

  This is on a venue-by-venue basis. If the Selection Saturday or Finals venue does not allow under-21s, they will not be eligible to participate. Speak to that venue directly. No exceptions.

• What if I NEED my phone during an event?

  Doctor on call? Wife about to have a baby? Need to check a health monitor? Talk to staff individually and we will work something out that allows you access and prevents the perception of cheating.

• Can a team member be late to the Final and still participate?

  Yes, they can join right into the event.

• When does the next season start?

  The next trivia season will begin on the first Monday of October or April.

• But I still have a question...

  Click the envelope at the top left corner. Select "tournament" from the dropdown options. Someone from the staff will respond as quickly as possible. Please note you'll have to solve a simple math problem (like 5+7) to prove you're not a robot.