If bouncing between arcade cabinets, hot pizza, and an ice-cold drink sounds like your perfect night, you’re definitely in the right timeline at Time Rift Arcade.
Trivia Recap for Wednesday, February 25th! Every question, every answer, and all the wonderfully chaotic moments in between. Whether you were in the thick of it battling for bragging rights or you’re just curious how you would’ve stacked up, dive back in and put your trivia skills to the test once more. No quarters required.
DC Universe Trivia Recap
Last night the Rift turned into Themyscira, Gotham, and Metropolis all at once as teams battled through 20 questions of pure DC knowledge. From “I’m rich” to the Speed Force, you all proved you know your heroes, villains, and obscure comic lore.
Shoutout to the team that knew Beast Boy stays green no matter what — that’s elite-level nerd energy right there.
Q1: What weapon does Aquaman use?
A1: Trident
Q2: Who is the founder of the League of Assassins?
A2: Ra’s al Ghul
Q3: What is the name of Superman’s dog companion?
A3: Crypto
Q4: In the justice league, when Bruce Wayne was asked what his super power was, what was his response?
A4: “I’m rich.”
Q5: What major DC villain is known as “The Clown Prince of Crime?”
A5: The Joker
Q6: What former psychiatrist of Arkham Asylum ended up as a sidekick to one of Batman’s major villains?
A6: Harley Quinn / Dr. Harleen Quinzel
Q7: Generally, what does wonder woman’s lasso make people do?
A7: Tell the truth
Q8: What director is well known for his Director’s Cut” of the most recent “Justice League” movie?
A8: Zack Snyder
Q9: Despite being able to transform into all sorts of creatures, what color does the hero “Beast Boy” always remain?
A9: Green
Q10: What is Superman’s real Kryptonian name?
A10: Kal-el
Q11: What adult-looking member of the justice league is actually a young teen in civilian life?
A11: Shazam
Q12: What villain terrorizes Gotham city with wordplay and elaborate puzzles?
A12: The Riddler
Q13: What name does Batman and Superman’s mothers share?
A13: Martha
Q14: What does the Flash get his speed?
A14: The speed force / A lightning strike
Q15: When Dick Grayson finally breaks away from working under Batman, what superhero does he become?
A15: Nightwing
Q16: What is the main league of Super Hero’s that includes titular characters such as Batman, Superman, and The Flash?
A16: The Justice League
Q17: What piece of jewelry serves as the basis for Green Lantern’s powers?
A17: A ring
Q18: What is the island Wonder Woman hails from?
A18: Themyscira / Paradise Island
Q19: What superhero is a robinhood-like figure that uses a bow?
A19: The Green Arrow
Q20: What major villain CEO has made it his life’s mission to defeat Superman?
A20: Lex Luthor
Men in Black Trivia Recap
Things got intergalactic real fast.
Our Men in Black round had agents identifying neuralyzers, shouting “On Orion’s Belt!” across the room, and confidently kicking Balchinians in the… chin.
From Edgar the farmer to Lunarmax Prison, you all proved you’ve been paying attention since 1997. Extra respect to the teams that remembered 1969 without blinking.
If you didn’t know the galaxy was on Orion’s Belt… don’t worry. We won’t neuralyze you. This time.
Q1: What was Agent J’s job before he joined the Men in Black?
A1: Police Officer
Q2: The devices that erases people’s memory is called what?
A2: Neuralyzer
Q3: Where was “the galaxy” hidden? On the Moon, On Orion’s Belt, In a jar, in The Big Dipper
A3: On Orion’s Belt
Q4: What body part was Boris the Animal missing?
A4: Arm
Q5: What city serves as the headquarters for the MIB?
A5: New York City
Q6: What is the name of the farmer killed by the “bug” when it crash-lands in upstate New York? Bob, George, Frank, Edgar.
A6: Edgar
Q7: Agent k often shoots off a body part from a local shop keeper called Jeebs. Which body part is it?
A7: Head
Q8: What is the name of the talking Pug Dog?
A8: Frank
Q9: What famous singer wanted to join the MIB and be named agent M?
A9: Michael Jackson
Q10: In the 3rd movie, Agent J has to travel back in time. What year does he go to?
A10: 1969
Q11: When agent K goes back to the regular world with his memory erased, where does he get a job?
A11: Post Office
Q12: What is the name of the alien who can see various outcomes at once?
A12: Griffin
Q13: Andy Warhol turns out to be an agent for which organization?
A13: MIB / Men in Black
Q14: What is the name of the prison on the moon, where Boris is held?
A14: Lunarmax
Q15: The theme song for Men in Black, which was often played on the radio around the time of the movie’s release, is actually a parody of what song?
A15: “Forget Me Nots” by Patrice Rushen
Q16: Who actually requests Agent J to erase his memories with a Neuralyzer?
A16: Agent K
Q17: Which character said this line “A person is smart. People are dumb, panicky, dangerous animals…”
A17: Agent K
Q18: Which characters said this “It just be raining black people in New York!”
A18: Agent J
Q19: What was the name of the giant worm like creature that lived in the subway tunnels?
A19: Jeff
Q20: If you are in a fight with a Balchinian, where do you kick them?
A20: Chin
1960s Sitcom Trivia Recap
The black-and-white TV crowd showed up STRONG.
From Agent 86 to the SS Minnow, this round sent everyone straight back to the couch with three channels and a bowl of cereal.
Q1: In Get Smart, what was Maxwell Smart’s control agent number?
A1: 86
Q2: Which 60’s sitcom included the phrase “we’ll have a gay old time” in the theme song?
A2: The Flintstones
Q3: In the Jetsons, what was the name of the company that George Jetson worked for?
A3: Spacely Sprockets
Q4: In the Munsters, they had a fire breathing pet named Spot. Where did he live?
A4: Under the stairs
Q5: In the Beverly Hillbillies, what sort of table do the Clampets believe is a fancy eating table?
A5: A pool table
Q6: In Hogan’s Heroes, which character was considered a master of explosives?
A6: Carter
Q7: In the Jetsons, what was the name of George Jetson’s work computer?
A7: Rudi
Q8: In the Munsters, what sort of business did Herman Munster work at?
A8: Cemetery / Funeral Home / Parlor
Q9: What was the name of the boat in Gilligan’s island?
A9: SS Minnow
Q10: In Get Smart, which character often says the line “Missed it by that much.”
A10: Maxwell Smart / Agent 86
Q11: In Gilligan’s Island, what did the skipper often use to hit Gilligan with?
A11: His hat
Q12: In the Addam’s Family, what was the name of the butler?
A12: Lurch
Q13: Goymer Pyle was a spin-off of what other show?
A13: The Andy Griffith Show
Q14: In I Dream of Jeanny, Tony Nelsen found Jeannie’s bottle where?
A14: On an island
Q15: On Gilligan’s Island, which character was the movie star?
A15: Ginger
Q16: In the Flintstones, Fred and Barney were sometimes visited by an alien, what was his name?
A16: The Great Gazoo
Q17: In I Dream of Jeanny, what organization did Tony Nelson work for?
A17: NASA
Q18: In the show Bewitched, one of the main characters got replaced by a new actor for health reasons, which character was it?
A18: Darrin
Q19: In the Munsters, one of the family is considered very un-attractive by the family, who is it?
A19: Marilyn
Q20: In the Addam’s Family, one of the characters is a disembodied hand, what is his name?
A20: Thing
The Simpsons Trivia Recap
Springfield took over the Rift for our final round, and the room was full of D’ohs, prank calls to Moe, and deep-cut quotes from Mr. Burns. Teams crushed everything from the Kwik-E-Mart to nuclear power plants, and yes — someone absolutely yelled “HA-ha!” after getting Nelson right. If you dominated this round, you either grew up on The Simpsons… or you’ve been doing some very serious homework.
Q1: What is the name of the town that the Simpsons live in?
A1: Springfield
Q2: Who is Mr. Burns number one employee?
A2: Smithers
Q3: What is the name of the school bully?
A3: Nelson
Q4: What is the name of the shop owned by Apu?
A4: Kwik-E-Mart
Q5: Who did Principle Skinner have an on again, off again relationship?
A5: Edna Krabappel
Q6: Which character said “There are some things we don’t want to know. Important things.”
A6: Ned Flanders
Q7: What similar sitcom had a crossover episode with The Simpsons?
A7: Family Guy
Q8: Where does Groundskeeper Willie work at?
A8: The School
Q9: Which character has a catchphrase of “D’oh!”
A9: Homer
Q10: What ist he name of the town’s bartender?
A10: Moe
Q11: Which character gave this advice: “Kids, you tried your best and you failed miserably. The lesson is, never try”
A11: Homer
Q12: What sort of power plant does Homer work at?
A12: Nuclear
Q13: Who does Principle Skinner live with?
A13: His Mother
Q14: Who is the usual recipient of Bart’s prank phone calls?
A14: Moe
Q15: Which character says “Mother’s gone too far. She’s put cardboard over her half of the television. We rented ‘Man Without a Face’ — I didn’t even know he had a problem!”
A15: Principle Skinner
Q16: What is the name of Bart’s best friend?
A16: Millhouse
Q17: Which futuristic cartoon series had a cross-over episode with the Simpsons?
A17: Futurama
Q18: Which character has a Scottish accent?
A18: Groundskeeper Willie
Q19: Which character says “Oh, yes, sitting – the great leveler. From the mightiest pharaoh to the lowliest peasant, who doesn’t enjoy a good sit?”
A19: Mr. Burns
Q20: Clancy Wiggum is head of what branch of government in Springfield?
A20: The Police
See You Next Week!
Another epic trivia night in the books at Time Rift Arcade. If you missed out, don’t worry — we do it every Wednesday at 6:30PM right here in Bedford, and we see players joining us from Hurst, Euless, Colleyville, Southlake, Grapevine, Keller, and all over the mid-cities. Grab your smartest friends, brush up on your random knowledge, and we’ll see you next week.
