Another trivia night is in the books at Time Rift Arcade, and this one might’ve been our best yet. From swashbuckling pirates and globe-trotting adventurers to Disney favorites and a brand new movie-guessing challenge, the night was packed with fun, laughs, and just the right amount of friendly competition. If you missed it, here’s a full recap of the questions that had everyone thinking, debating, and occasionally shouting answers across the arcade.
Pirates of the Carribean Trivia Recap
Ahoy, trivia crew! This round set sail straight into the wild, rum-soaked world of Pirates of the Caribbean—packed with cursed treasure, legendary ships, and just enough chaos to keep even Captain Jack Sparrow on his toes. From the depths of Davy Jones’ locker to the mysteries of the Black Pearl, this was a swashbuckling mix of lore and laughs that separated the casual fans from the true pirates at heart. Let’s see how you did navigating these treacherous waters.
Q1: Jack Sparrow was sentenced to be executed. Which ‘new invention’ was his method of choice?
A1: Guillotine
Q2: Who was revealed to be Carina Smyth’s father?
A2: Captain Barbossa
Q3: What is the name of Captain Jack Sparrow’s ship?
A3: The Black Pearl
Q4: What is Jack Sparrow’s favorite drink?
A4: Rum
Q5: In the 3rd movie, What sort of animal follows Jack when is is out of the ship?
A5: Crab
Q6: Who captains The Flying Dutchman?
A6: Davy Jones
Q7: In “On Stranger Tides”, what mythical place does Captain Jack seek out?
A7: The Fountain of Youth
Q8: Which actress plays Elizabeth Swann?
A8: Keira Knightley
Q9: When Elizabeth has to walk the plank in “The Curse of the Black Pearl”, what does Barbossa ask her to return first?
A9: Her dress
Q10: Where does Jack Sparrow’s compass point?
A10: To whatever he wants most
Q11: Where was the key to Davy Jones’ chest hidden?
A11: His beard
Q12: What was in the jar Tia Dalma gives Jack to keep him safe from Davy Jones?
A12: Dirt / Jar of Dirt
Q13: Who is Calypso?
A13: Sea goddess/ Disguised as Tia Dalma
Q14: What character said the following: “This is either madness, or brilliance”?
A14: Will Turner
Q15: Why is The Black Pearl black?
A15: It was burnt (the slave ship it was before burnt and sunk, only to be revived)
Q16: What does Barbosa need from Will Turner in order to lift his curse?
A16: Blood
Q17: Who does the compass point to when Elizabeth is holding it?
A17: Jack Sparrow
Q18: What was the name of the sea monster that attacked the Royal Navy ship?
A18: Kraken
Q19: How many Pirates of the Caribbean movies are there?
A19: 5
Q20: What kind of tattoo did Jack have on his arm?
A20: Sparrow
Indiana Jones Trivia Recap
Grab your fedora and watch out for snakes—this round was all about the legendary adventures of Indiana Jones. From ancient artifacts and hidden temples to Nazis, grails, and a whole lot of close calls, this set tested how well you know everyone’s favorite whip-cracking archaeologist. Whether you breezed through it or got tripped up by a few traps along the way, there’s no denying this was a globe-trotting challenge worthy of Indy himself.
Q1: What animal is Indiana Jones not fond of?
A1: Snakes
Q2: What is Indy’s official profession?
A2: Professor of Archeology
Q3: Indiana often carries two weapons with him. One is a pistol, what is the other?
A3: Whip
Q4: What stone does Indy seek in the Temple of Doom?
A4: The Sankara Stone
Q5: In which “Indiana Jones” movie does Indy look into the “Well of Souls”?
A5: Raiders of the Lost Ark
Q6: In what city does Indy and his father start their search for the Holy Grail?
A6: Venice, Italy
Q7: What is the name of the Austrian female who Indy meets in Venice to help find his father in “The Last Crusade”?
A7: Dr. Elsa Schneider
Q8: In “Raiders of the Lost Ark” when the Ark of the Covenant was opened, what was the first thing the Nazi’s saw inside?
A8: Sand / Dust
Q9: What sort of hat does Indy wear?
A9: Fedora
Q10: What artifact does Indy seek in the Last Crusade?
A10: The Holly Grail
Q11: What is Indy’s father’s name?
A11: Henry Jones
Q12: What is the name of Indy’s sidekick in the Temple of Doom?
A12: Short Round
Q13: What university does Indy teach at?
A13: Marshall College
Q14: In most of the films, what group or organization is Indiana Jones fighting against?
A14: Nazis
Q15: In raiders of the lost ark, what does Indy use to replace the golden idol?
A15: Bag of sand
Q16: Who composed the music for the Indiana Jones movies?
A16: John Williams
Q17: What does Indy’s father call him throughout the series?
A17: Junior
Q18: True or False: When Donovan drinks from the Grail, he is body is restored to health.
A18: False: He chose poorly. He dies!
Q19: What kind of creature does Indy fight in the opening scene of Kingdom of the Crystal Skull?
A19: Giant Ant
Q20: What is the name of the bar Marion Ravenwood owns in Raiders of the Lost Ark?
A20: The Raven
Disney Movies Trivia Recap
This round took a magical turn through the world of Disney, mixing classic favorites with modern hits. From princesses and talking animals to unforgettable sidekicks and heartwarming moments, these questions covered a little bit of everything. Whether you grew up on the classics or know every word to the newer films, this set was a fun test of just how deep your Disney knowledge really goes.
Q1: In the 1973 version of Robin Hood, what sort of animals are Robin Hood and Main Marian?
A1: Fox
Q2: What is the name of the friendly snowman that Elsa brings to life in Frozen?
A2: Olaf
Q3: Which 1988 Disney movie is widely considered the first feature film to mix real life footage with cartoon animation?
A3: Who Framed Roger Rabbit
Q4: In the 1989 film the Little Mermaid, what does Ariel sacrifice in order to be made human?
A4: Her voice
Q5: In Lilo and Stitch, what does “Ohana” mean?
A5: Family! (And family means no one is left behind)
Q6: In the movie “Cinderella”, what does the fairy godmother turn into a carriage to take Cinderella to the ball?
A6: A pumpkin (and the horses were mice)
Q7: What cooking implement does Rapunzel use to defend herself from Flynn Rider when he sneaks into her tower?
A7: A frying pan
Q8: What lovable trash robot helps save the world in a movie that bears his name?
A8: Wall-E
Q9: In onward, while summoning their father to return for a day, the spell goes wrong. What is the only part of their dad that is able to accompany them during the journey?
A9: His legs (or lower half)
Q10: What is Moana trying to return when she sails off her island and employs the help of Maui?
A10: Return the heart of Te Fiti
Q11: What fictional city has the tagline “Where anyone can be anything”?
A11: Zootopia
Q12: How many dwarves does Snow White live with?
A12: Seven
Q13: What 2 colors did the fairies in the movie Sleeping Beauty fight over for her cake and dress?
A13: Blue and Pink
Q14: Who is the disgraced brother of Mufasa and Main villan of The Lion King?
A14: Scar
Q15: In Inside Out, what emotion is the leader in Riley’s mind?
A15: Joy
Q16: In 101 Dalmatians, what item of clothing did Cruella DeVille want to use the puppies for?
A16: A fur coat
Q17: Who is the only member of the of the Madrigal family that doesn’t have a magical gift in the movie Encanto?
A17: Mirabel
Q18: What big squishy white inflatable robot loves to give lollipops and warm hugs?
A18: Baymax
Q19: How many wishes did the genie give Aladdin in his film of the same name?
A19: Three
Q20: What movie has the adventurers dive deep beneath the waves to find a lost city protected by crystalline guardians?
A20: Atlantis : The Lost Empire
Name That Sci-Fi Movie Trivia Recap
We wrapped things up with a brand new round—Name That Movie—and it was an instant hit. Instead of traditional trivia, players had to connect the dots from quotes and descriptions to some of the greatest sci-fi films of all time. From deep cuts to iconic classics, this round had people shouting out answers, second-guessing themselves, and having a blast the whole way through. Safe to say, this one’s coming back again soon.
Q1: It came out in 1972 featuring a greenhouse full of plants floating in space, with 3 little robots named Huey, Dewey, and Louie.
A1: Silent Running
Q2: Came out in 1979, Starring Sigourney Weaver. After investigating a mysterious transmission of unknown origin, the crew of a commercial spacecraft encounters a hostile lifeform.
A2: Alien
Q3: It came out in 1976 and humanity is living in a dome after a nuclear war. However, nobody is allowed to live past the age of 30.
A3: Logan’s Run
Q4: Came out in 1999. When a computer hacker known as Neo is lead into an underworld he discovers most of humanity is living in a computer generated fantasy world.
A4: The Matrix
Q5: Came out in 1968, After being kept in hypersleep during a long expedition into deep space, an astronaut crew crash-lands in the 40th century on a planet ruled by highly intelligent apes, but humans are enslaved.
A5: The Planet of the Apes
Q6: It came out in 1956, features Leslie Nielson as Commander Adams. The ship lands on a distant planet where there is a scientist studying an extinct alien civilization.
A6: The Forbidden Planet
Q7: Came out in 1958. A small town in California is attacked by Martians, triggering an all out war. The aliens are eventually defeated by earth diseases,to which they have no immunity.
A7: War of the Worlds
Q8: Came out in 1973, featuring a dystopian future where the earth is overpopulated, the climate has changed to uncomfortably hot, and people are hungry so they’ve started making a popular food item made out of humans.
A8: Soylent Green
Q9: Came out in 1985, During a long space war, a human and an alien both crash land on an uninhabited planet and have to work together to survive.
A9: Enemy Mine
Q10: Came out in 1968, a mysterious monolith object is found on the moon, thus prompting a mission to the moons of Jupiter to investigate a larger one. Things get worse when the onboard computer decides to go on a killing spree.
A10: 2001: A Space Odyssey
Q11: Came out in 1951. Scientists at an Arctic research station discover a spacecraft buried in the ice. Upon closer examination, they discover the frozen pilot. All hell breaks loose when they take him back to their station and he is accidentally thawed out!
A11: The Thing from Another World
Q12: Came out in 1984, High schooler Alex Rogan conquers a video game, only to find out it was just a test, and is transported to another planet. He has been recruited to join a team of the best starfighters to defend their world from the attack.
A12: The Last Starfighter
Q13: Came out in 1997. In this future, most humans are genetically modified, and those are aren’t have to live as second class citizens. But one such person, Vincent, uses a fake identity to get into the space program.
A13: Gattaca
Q14: Came out in 1951, a flying saucer lands in Washington DC, and out comes a large robot and an alien whose mission is to warn humanity about the consequences of war.
A14: The Day the Earth Stood Still
Q15: It came out in 1990. Arnold Schwarzenegger plays Quaid, a regular joe who gets a memory implant, only to discover that his whole life is fake and he’s really part of an undercover operation on Mars.
A15: Total Recall
Q16: Came out in 2013. Tom Cruise plays a mechanic who believes he’s staying behind on earth to repair equipment when the rest of humanity has left, only to discover his entire life is a lie.
A16: Oblivion
Q17: Came out in 1997. Jodie Foster plays Doctor Arroway, who discovers an alien transmission from Vega, which leads Earth to construct a giant machine to transport somebody to another planet.
A17: Contact
Q18: Came out in 1984, A betrayed duke’s son flees to the desert, rides giant sandworms, and becomes the messiah who topples an emperor over a drug called the spice, that extends life, among other things.
A18: Dune
Q19: Came out in 1993, Sylvester Stallone plays John Spartan, a disgraced cop who is frozen but later thawed out in the future so he can track down a dangerous criminal.
A19: Demolition Man
Q20: It came out in 1982. A troubled child summons the courage to help a friendly alien escape from Earth and return to his home planet.
A20: E.T. The Extra Terrestrial
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