If hopping between arcade games, arguing over trivia answers, and refueling with pizza and drinks sounds like a good way to spend a Wednesday night, then you already know the drill at Time Rift Arcade.
Below is the full recap of this week’s Trivia Night, packed with questions, answers, and plenty of loud confidence followed by immediate regret. Whether you were there chasing the top spot or just want to see how you would have done from the comfort of your chair, scroll on and relive the fun. Same chaos, same bragging rights, and still no quarters required.
Stranger Things Trivia Recap
We kicked off the night by heading straight into the Upside Down with a round dedicated to Stranger Things. From Hawkins lore and Eggo-fueled memories to Vecna, Demobats, and some very clutch music moments, this section covered every era of the show. Whether you knew every answer instantly or realized you might need a rewatch, these questions tested how well you really know Eleven, the gang, and all the weirdness lurking just beneath the surface. Below is the full recap, including the tiebreaker that separated the Hellfire Club members from the casual observers.
Q1: What song saves Max in Season 4? A) Sweet Dreams, B) Running Up That Hill, C) Time After Time, D) Every Breath You Take
A1: Running Up That Hill
Q2: What is Eleven’s favorite food?
A2: Eggo Waffles
Q3: What is the name of the town where the show takes place?
A3: Hawkins, Indiana
Q4: True or False, Dustin’s girlfriend Suzie lives in California.
A4: False (Utah)
Q5: Dustin discovers a creature from the Upside Down in Season 2 and keeps it as a pet. What did he name it? A) Dart, B) Spike, C) Fluffy, D) Rex
A5: Dart
Q6: Steve Harrington works at __________________ in Season 3.
A6: Scoops Ahoy
Q7: What game are the boys playing right before Will goes missing?
A7: Dungeons & Dragons
Q8: True or False, Max’s stepbrother Billy works as a lifeguard in Season 3.
A8: True
Q9: Who is Eleven’s “Papa”?
A9: Dr. Martin Brenner (or just Brenner)
Q10: Who says the line: “She’s our friend and she’s crazy”?
A10: Dustin
Q11: Who is known as “The American” in the Russian prison? A) Brenner, B) Hopper, C) Murray, D) Owens
A11: Hopper
Q12: The song Dustin and Suzie sing together over the radio is from what movie?
A12: The Never Ending Story
Q13: The boys’ D&D party name is the __________________.
A13: Hellfire Club (or “Party” earlier seasons)
Q14: Eleven’s real first name is __________________.
A14: Jane
Q15: What creature hunts using vines and psychic control in Season 4?
A15: Vecna
Q16: What is the name of the mall where the secret Russian base is hidden?
A16: Starcourt Mall
Q17: Obviously, Eleven had “011” tattooed on her wrist, but what number was tattooed on her “sister” Kali’s wrist?
A17: 008
Q18: What kind of car does Steve Harrington drive in Season 1?
A18: BMW
Q19: What does Max call Lucas when she first meets him? A) Stalker, B) Nerd, C) Ghost, D) Weirdo
A19: Stalker
Q20: Eddie Munson plays guitar on top of a trailer to distract __________________.
A20: Demobats
SpongeBob SquarePants Trivia Recap
We kept things light, silly, and surprisingly competitive with a round devoted to SpongeBob SquarePants. From pineapple living arrangements and fry cook facts to jellyfishing lore and some very quotable one-liners, this section tested how well players really know Bikini Bottom. It looked innocent on the surface, but these questions proved that SpongeBob trivia can sneak up on you fast if you are not paying attention. Below is the full recap for anyone who laughed, argued, or confidently answered wrong.
Q1: Spongebob lives in what? Pineapple, Coconut, Watermelon, or Grapefruit?
A1: Pineapple
Q2: What is the signature food item sold at the Krusty Krab?
A2: Krabbie Pattie
Q3: True or False: All of the characters are marine animals..
A3: False, Sandy is a Squirrel
Q4: SpongeBob’s teacher, Mrs. Puff, teaches what class?
A4: Driver’s ed / boating
Q5: Squidward plays what instrument? Trumpet, Violin, Clarinet, or Trombone
A5: Clarinet
Q6: Mr Krabb’s long-time nemesis is whom?
A6: Plankton
Q7: Which character said this “How am I supposed to enjoy your day off if you come into work anyway?”
A7: Squidward
Q8: Who always wins employee of the month at the Krusty Krab?
A8: SpongeBob
Q9: What kind of pet is Gary?
A9: Snail
Q10: What are the names of the two retired SuperHeroes that live in bikini bottom?
A10: Mermaid Man and Barnacle Boy
Q11: True or False: Squidward lives in an Easter Island statue.
A11: True
Q12: Where is Sandy originally from?
A12: Texas
Q13: What kind of sea creature is Patrick?
A13: Starfish
Q14: Who said this ”If you’re wasting time, you’re wasting money?”
A14: Mr. Krabbs
Q15: What is inside Sandy’s dome that SpongeBob doesn’t much care for. A snake, bees, air, trees.
A15: Air
Q16: True or False. SpongeBob’s pet Gary loves taking a bath.
A16: False. He hates taking a bath!
Q17: Who said this “There are two things in this house that won’t work”
A17: SpongeBob
Q18: In the episode SB-129, when Squidward travels through time, who is revealed to have originally created the game of Jellyfishing?
A18: Squidward
Q19: What is SpongeBob’s job title at the Krusty Krab?
A19: Fry Cook
Q20: What is the name of Plankton’s Computer? Daisy, Rosey, Karen, Jessica
A20: Karent
Back to the Future Trivia Recap
We wrapped this section by firing up the DeLorean and taking a fast, nostalgic trip through Back to the Future. From flux capacitors and gigawatts to manure trucks and alternate timelines, this round covered all three movies and rewarded anyone who really knows their Hill Valley history. If you can recite the speed needed for time travel without hesitation or still get excited about lightning strikes and Mr. Fusion, this was your moment to shine.
Q1: What was the piece of breakthrough technology that makes time travel possible?
A1: Flux Capacitor
Q2: The Delorean was made out of which metal? Titanium, aluminum, stainless steel, copper-nickel
A2: Stainless Steel
Q3: What town is central to the movie? Valley View, Fern Del, Cooper Del, Hill Valley.
A3: Hill Valley
Q4: When Marty sneaks into George McFly’s bedroom and says he is Darth Vader from the planet Vulcan, we eventually learn that if he doesn’t ask Lorraine to the dance, what fate would befall him?
A4: Melt his brain
Q5: What song did Marty sing back in 1955 that caused such a surprise and even a phone call to chuck berry?
A5: Johnny B Goode
Q6: Which of Marty’s family spends their life behind bars? Uncle Joey, Dave, Linda, or Maggie?
A6: Uncle Joey
Q7: What speed must the Time Machine achieve to travel through time?
A7: 88mph
Q8: In the future, doc replaces the nuclear power system, which had previously required plutonium, with what device?
A8: Mr. Fusion
Q9: Which character said “It’s written all over your underwear.”
A9: Lorraine
Q10: What was the name of Biff’s casino?
A10: Biff’s Pleasure Paradise
Q11: Biff ends up running his car into a truck carrying what substance?
A11: Manure
Q12: Who did Doc Brown steal plutonium from?
A12: The Libyans
Q13: How much power does the flux capacitor need?
A13: 1.21 gigawatts
Q14: In the alternate 1985 where Biff is in charge, what happened to Emmit Brown?
A14: Committed to insane asylum
Q15: Doc Brown’s dog is named what?
A15: Einstein
Q16: What book does Marty buy in the future that ends up causing so much trouble?
A16: Sports Almanac
Q17: When trying to return from 1885, Doc and Marty need something to push the Time Machine to 88mph, what do they use?
A17: A train
Q18: Doc Brown’s tombstone says he was killed by Bufard Tannen over a matter of..
A18: $80 Dollars
Q19: Which character said “No it’s Hill Valley, but I can’t imagine hell being much worse!”
A19: Doc Brown
Q20: The enchantment under the sea dance was also held on the night of what other historical hill valley event?
A20: Lightning Storm
British Sci-Fi Trivia Recap
We closed out the night by hopping across the pond for a deep-cut round of British sci-fi, pulling questions from cult classics like Blake’s 7, Red Dwarf, and The Hitchhiker’s Guide to the Galaxy. This section rewarded longtime fans who know their Liberators, silicon heaven, and hyperspace bypasses by heart. Equal parts clever, absurd, and gloriously British, these questions separated the casual viewers from the people who absolutely did not panic and proudly knew the answer was 42.
Q1: The name of the rebel ship in Blake’s 7 is called? The London, The Ranger, The Liberator, The Britain.
A1: The Liberator
Q2: True or False. The Sirius Cybernetic Company defines a Robot as “Your plastic pal who’s fun to be with.”
A2: True
Q3: The name of the ship’s main computer on Red Dwarf is: Holly, Queeg, Hal, or Hilly.
A3: Holly
Q4: In the Hitchhikers Guide, the planet earth is destroyed to make space for what?
A4: Hyperspace Bypass
Q5: What words are written on the outside cover of the Hitchhikers Guide to the Galaxy?
A5: Don’t Panic
Q6: A Psiren once tried to eat Lister’s brains by pretending to be whom? Pete Trantor’s sister, Kochanski, Professor Mamet, or the Cat?
A6: Pete Trantor’s Sister
Q7: Which Red Dwarf character greets people with the phrase “Howdy Doodly Do, How’s it going man?” Lister, Kryten, Talkie the Toaster, or the vending machine?
A7: Talkie the Toaster
Q8: Blake’s 7 – which space commander is in charge of hunting down Blake? Gordon, Travis, Daniels, Trinidad?
A8: Travis
Q9: True/False: In the Hitchhikers Guide, Ford Prefect is an alien who picked a human name after an encounter with an automobile called a Ford Prefect.
A9: True
Q10: In Red Dwarf, the robot afterlife is called what? Robo-Heaven, Silicon Heaven, Electro-Heaven, Silicon Paradise?
A10: Silicon Heaven
Q11: The answer to the question of life, the universe, and everything, is what?
A11: 42
Q12: True/False: Dave Lister was kept in suspended animation for 6 billion years.
A12: False (3 million years)
Q13: In Red Dwarf, what fragrance does Kryten wear? Citrus, Brake Cleaner, WD-40, or Armor-All?
A13: WD-40
Q14: Arnold Rimmer’s dying words were what? Oh crap. You’ve got to be kidding me! Gazpacho Soup. Yvonne Mcgruder.
A14: Gazpacho soup
Q15: What was Arnold Rimmer’s official job title aboard Red Dwarf?
A15: Second Technician
Q16: In Blake’s 7, which character said this: “I’m not expendable, I’m not stupid, and I’m not going.” Is that Avon, Blake, Jenna, or Vila?
A16: Avon
Q17: Blake’s 7 – which character is good at picking locks? Avon, Jenna, Orac, or Vila?
A17: Vila
Q18: In the Hitchhiker’s Guide, how many heads does Zaphod Beeblebrox have?
A18: Two
Q19: The restaurant at the end of the universe is called? End of times, Another Dimension, Millyways, or Alpha Waves.
A19: Millyways
Q20: In Hitchhikers Guide, what species writes the third worst worst poetry in the universe?
A20: Vogons
Ready to take another shot at trivia glory?
The next Time Rift Arcade Trivia Night is already in the works, packed with fresh questions, new themes, and plenty of opportunities to prove your knowledge or crash and burn in a way that still earns respect. Watch our social channels for the upcoming date and theme, grab your smartest friends, and come ready for a night of friendly competition, great food, and laughs that matter more than the scoreboard. We’ll handle the questions. You just need to show up.
