Another great Trivia Night is in the books at Time Rift Arcade, and the competition was fierce! Teams battled it out across four fun categories, testing their knowledge of everything from classic cartoons and Pokémon to vampires and one of the most beloved sitcoms of all time.
If you missed it, don’t worry—we’ve got you covered. Below are the questions from each round so you can see how you would have done. Grab your friends, compare answers, and see if your team could have climbed the leaderboard!
Pokémon Trivia Recap
Our first round of trivia took trainers straight back to the world of Pokémon. From the early days of the original 151 to modern additions in the ever-growing Pokédex, this round tested players on everything from anime history to deep-cut game mechanics. Even some longtime fans had to dig deep into their Pokédex memory banks for a few of these!
Think you would have caught them all? Here are the questions from Round 1.
Q1: Who was the protagonist of the Pokémon animated series and manga from its conception up until 2023?
A1: Ash Ketchum
Q2: What extremely rare but beneficial virus can pokemon get that will allow them to level up faster than normal?
A2: Pokerus
Q3: When pokemon was first released, how many were there?
A3: 151
Q4: What year did the pokemon animated series premier in the United States?
A4: 1998
Q5: What popular fluffy Pokémon can evolve into 8 variations of itself depending on the conditions its evolved in?
A5: Eevee
Q6: What is the primary tagline for the Pokemon series as a whole?
A6: Gotta Catch Em’ All
Q7: When completing the battle league, what title does the final battle against the strongest trainer give you if you win?
A7: Champion
Q8: What is the spherical object you catch Pokémon in?
A8: Pokéball
Q9: What was the first Pokémon ever designed
A9: Rhydon
Q10: Which Pokémon is considered to be the “God of all Pokemon”?
A10: Arceus
Q11: What item allows pokemon to regain a little bit of HP each turn?
A11: Leftovers
Q12: What pokemon-stealing organization did the dastardly trio of Jesse, James, and Meowth belong to?
A12: Team Rocket
Q13: There was originally a 1 in 8,192 chance to find a Pokémon with completely different coloration to normal. What are these Pokémon called?
A13: Shiny
Q14: What specifically non-legendary pokemon can learn every move?
A14: Smeargle
Q15: What is it called when a fully evolved Pokémon is given a stone that allows it to temporarily evolve an additional time in battle?
A15: Mega Evolution
Q16: Who was the quintessential title electric Pokémon that accompanied Ash Ketchum throughout his journey to be “the very best like no one ever was?”
A16: Pikachu
Q17: Which legendary draconic serpentine Pokémon is tasked with ending the clash between Kyogre and Groudon?
A17: Rayquaza
Q18: What Pokémon hides its true form with a shoddy disguise because its true form is too scary?
A18: Mimikyu
Q19: As of the current generation (Generation 9), how many pokemon are there in the National Pokédex?
A19: 1025
Q20: What Pokémon can cloak its true nature until it’s hit for the first time?
A20: Zorua / Zoroark (Ditto transforms, it does not cloak, not a viable answer here)
The Smurfs Trivia Recap
Round two sent everyone back to the tiny blue village hidden deep in the forest. From Papa Smurf’s wisdom to Gargamel’s constant scheming (and Azrael’s bad attitude), this round tested how well players remembered the classic cartoon and its colorful cast of characters. Some of these were easy if you grew up watching the show, while others separated the casual fans from the true Smurf scholars.
Grab your mushroom house and see how many of these Smurf trivia questions you can get right.
Q1: Which Smurf was created by Gargamel?
A1: Smurfette
Q2: What is the name of Gargomel’s cat?
A2: Azriel
Q3: Originally, how many Smurfs lived in the village?
A3: 100
Q4: What do Smurfs make their houses out of?
A4: Mushrooms
Q5: Which Smurf is good at building things?
A5: Handy
Q6: What color is Papa Smurfs hat?
A6: Red
Q7: True or False: Smurfette’s hair was originally black?
A7: True
Q8: True or False: Gargamel keeps a great book of spells in his dungeon that can only be opened once per month on a full moon.
A8: True
Q9: Which Smurf says “I hate me”?
A9: Grouchy Smurf
Q10: Which Smurf is best at magic?
A10: Papa Smurf
Q11: How do Smurfs travel when they need to go far?
A11: Storks
Q12: Which Smurf always makes food and wears a chef hat?
A12: Greedy Smurf
Q13: Who said “Who wants a surprise?
A13: Jokey Smurf
Q14: True or False: Gargamel is a very rich and powerful wizard.
A14: False – He’s actually poor.
Q15: What does Handy Smurf always keep behind his ear?
A15: Pencil
Q16: Which Smurf always says the line “like Papa Smurf always says…”?
A16: Brainy Smurf
Q17: Which Smurf carries a mirror everywhere?
A17: Vanity Smurf
Q18: What sort of creature is Bigmouth? Troll, ogre, dragon, or dwarf
A18: Ogre
Q19: Which Smurf thinks he is super smart, but really isn’t?
A19: Brainy Smurf
Q20: True or False. The Smurf Village is easy to find.
A20: False – It is hidden by magic.
Twilight Trivia Recap
Round three took a turn into the supernatural world of The Twilight Saga. From Forks, Washington to the mysterious Volturi, this round tested players on their knowledge of Bella, Edward, Jacob, and the rest of the vampire and werewolf drama that defined a generation of pop culture. Whether you were Team Edward, Team Jacob, or just along for the ride, there were plenty of details here to challenge even the biggest fans.
Take a look at the questions from Round 3 and see if your Twilight knowledge still sparkles in the sunlight.
Q1: What is the name of the town where Bella moves to live with her dad?
A1: Forks, Washington
Q2: Who plays Bella Swan in the movies?
A2: Kristen Stewart
Q3: What supernatural creature is Edward Cullen? A. Werewolf, B. Vampire, C. Wizard, D. Ghost
A3: B. Vampire
Q4: What is Bella’s dad’s name?
A4: Charlie Swan
Q5: Who plays Edward Cullen?
A5: Robert Pattinson
Q6: What is the name of Bella’s best friend who later becomes a werewolf? A. Emmett, B. Jasper, C. Jacob, D. Seth
A6: C. Jacob
Q7: Who plays Jacob Black?
A7: Taylor Lautner
Q8: What kind of animal does Bella smell like to vampires?
A8: Their favorite kind of food / irresistible blood.
Q9: What happens to vampires when they go in the sunlight? A. They burn, B. They sparkle, C. They disappear, D. They turn human
A9: B. They sparkle
Q10: What is the name of the Cullen family’s adoptive father?
A10: Carlisle Cullen
Q11: What is the name of Edward’s “sister” who can see the future?
A11: Alice Cullen
Q12: What color is Bella’s truck when she first arrives in Forks? A. Red, B. Blue, C. Green, D. Black
A12: C. Green
Q13: What is the name of the powerful vampire ruling group introduced in the later films?
A13: The Volturi
Q14: What is the name of the treaty that keeps the Cullens and the werewolves from fighting?
A14: The Vampire-Werewolf Treaty
Q15: Which movie features Bella’s wedding? A. New Moon, B. Eclipse, C. Breaking Dawn: Part 1, D. Twilight
A15: Breaking Dawn: Part 1
Q16: What is the name of Bella and Edward’s daughter?
A16: Renesmee
Q17: What unusual thing happens when Jacob sees Renesmee for the first time?
A17: He imprints on her
Q18: Which character can read minds? A. Alice, B. Edward, C. Jasper, D. Emmett
A18: B. Edward
Q19: What high school do Bella and Edward attend?
A19: Forks High School
Q20: What song plays during Bella and Edward’s first dance at their wedding in The Twilight Saga: Breaking Dawn – Part 1? A. Decode, B. Turning Page, C. Flightless Bird, American Mouth D. A Thousand Years
A20: B. Turning Page by Sleeping At Last
The Office Logo Trivia Recap
Our final round headed to Scranton, Pennsylvania for a visit with the world’s most dysfunctional paper company. From Michael Scott’s questionable management style to Dwight’s beet farm and Jim’s legendary pranks, this round tested players on their knowledge of The Office. If you’ve spent any time watching the show on repeat, some of these were easy—but a few details still tripped up even the most dedicated fans.
Here are the questions from our final round. Let’s see if you’re ready to be Assistant to the Regional Trivia Champion.
Q1: What city is The Office primarily located in?
A1: Scranton, Pennsylvania
Q2: What paper company does the Scranton branch work for?
A2: Dunder Mifflin
Q3: Who is the regional manager at the start of the series?
A3: Michael Scott
Q4: What is the name of Jim’s love interest who works the front desk?
A4: Pam Beesly
Q5: What instrument does Andy famously play?
A5: The Banjo
Q6: What does Dwight grow on his farm?
A6: Beets (but it is also a bed and breakfast)
Q7: What is the name of the warehouse foreman who often argues with Michael?
A7: Darryl Philbin
Q8: What college did Andy attend?
A8: Cornell
Q9: What kind of animal is Angela’s pet?
A9: Cat
Q10: What is the name of the company that buys Dunder Mifflin in Season 6? A. Sabre, B. Vance Refrigeration, C. Staples, D. W.B. Jones
A10: A. Sabre (which Micheal Scott pronounced “Sob Ray”)
Q11: What is the name of Michael Scott’s paper company?
A11: Michael Scott Paper Company
Q12: What was Dwight’s official title? A. Assistant Manager, B. Sales Manager, C. Assistant to the Regional Manager, D. Accounting Manager
A12: C. Assistant to the Regional Manager (though he would tell everyone was Assistant Manager).
Q13: What is the name of the bar where the office often goes after work? A. Poor Richard’s, B. Scranton Pub, C. Kevin’s Bar, D. The Steamtown Tavern
A13: A. Poor Richard’s
Q14: What was Pam’s original job title in the first season?
A14: Receptionist
Q15: What is the name of the senator that Angela marries? A. Robert Lipton, B. Daniel Cooper, C. William Pierce, D. Mark Henderson
A15: A. Robert Lipton
Q16: What was the name of Kevin’s band?
A16: Scrantonicity (later Scrantonicity II)
Q17: What was the name of Will Ferrell’s character?
A17: Deangelo Vickers
Q18: What is the name of Michael’s boss at corporate in the early seasons? A. Bob Vance, B. David Wallace, C. Charles Miner, D. Alan Brand
A18: B. David Wallace
Q19: What does Jim put Dwight’s stapler into in the very first prank of the series?
A19: Jell-O
Q20: How does Michael burn his foot?
A20: Making bacon on a George Foreman grill next to his bed.
Join Us for Trivia Next Night!
Think you could have beaten the crowd on some of these questions? Trivia Night happens every Wednesday at 6:30 PM at Time Rift Arcade in Bedford, Texas, and everyone is welcome to play. Each week features new categories, great competition, prizes, and of course plenty of arcade games between rounds. We regularly see players from Bedford, Hurst, Euless, Colleyville, Grapevine, Southlake, and Keller coming out to test their trivia knowledge.
Bring your friends, grab some food and drinks, and see if your team has what it takes to climb the leaderboard.
