Rules For Playing
No matter the game, the night, or the location, there are certain rules which Trivia Kings insists each player and team follow.
No Cheating
The use of outside assistance through the Internet, phones, PDA's books, etc. is prohibited and subject to team disqualification and shame.
We may live in a world where cell phones run our lives, but nevertheless, during trivia it's best to keep your phones on vibrate and in your pocket. Please refrain from even leaving your phones out on your table as it gives the appearance of cheating. If you have to use your phone, please do your best to walk away from your table so you won't affect game play.
No Changes
Once you have submitted your answers you may not change them or any associated points, so please do not even bother trying.
There are always teams that ask if they can change an answer after their submission. In most cases this happens after finding out the correct answer from someone else. In every regard this is cheating and unfair to those that answered the question correctly. In most cases every team has more than enough time to deliberate on a question and come to a consensus on an answer. The easiest way to avoid the need to change an answer is to take more time before submitting it.
No Yelling
Any answers, right or wrong, should not be yelled out publicly at any time. Remarks blatantly erroneous are slightly tolerated.
In general, yelling out an answer disrupts game play, regardless if it is right or wrong. When correct it unfairly defrauds the teams that knew the answer by giving it to those that don't. When incorrect it simply confuses everyone and genuinely makes the person yelling look like an idiot, regardless of their intoxication level. On rare occasions though, we must concede, that yelling out a completely humorous answer does have its appeal. However, such acts are a case-by-case basis and a risk for those that have questionable senses of humor.
No Peeking
Please refrain from asking trivia hosts if submitted answers are correct as they are busy grading. Please wait for the public announcement of answers.
Asking for answers before they are announced not only takes the drama and excitement out of trivia, but it also offers an opportunity to unfairly pass on answers to teams that have yet to make a submission. As a result we ask that all teams be patient for answers s hosts may keep the game flowing at a quick pace.
No Easy-Money
Teams smaller or larger then six people are welcome, but not required, to merge or divide. Teams larger than six do not qualify for any 1st Place Prize.
We firmly believe in the notion "the more, the merrier" and as a result do not limit team size. Nevertheless, in the sake of fairness to other teams, we limit the top prize at each location to teams that have six players or less. If you feel that you need an army of players on your team in order to take home the pride and points of first place then it is your right. Our seasonal prize is not limited to any size and our larger teams are more than welcome to compete for the glory that is far beyond that of a mere gift certificate.
Tip Full Price
A common practice at most trivia locations throughout the country is to offer special prices on food and drink items. While such specials as half-priced appetizers, half-priced hamburgers, 25¢ wings, $1-$3 beers, etc. are a factor in drawing attendance, it has spawned a bad practice of tipping server gratuities at an unfairly discounted amount.
Another stigma that compounds this situation is the reputation that trivia enthusiasts are commonly cheap and poor, which has yet to have an empirical study that validates it yet nevertheless has been shown to hold some truth. While Trivia Kings believes it has the greatest possible fans, there are times when our pride isn't the highest due to the occasional disrespect paid upon a server that received a poor gratuity even though their service was above adequate.
Trivia Kings expects the highest levels of service from it's hosts, respective venue's servers, and as well from it's patrons and fans. As a result, we advocate that unofficial policy standard of computing a server's baseline gratuity off of the full, not discounted, price of food and drink at each venue.
