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It's the game of trivia where even a right answer could get you in a trap! On Trivia Trap!
So with that, let the games begin!
Like I mentioned, I need six people in order to start a game, so after I get those, there's going to be a few days for people to confirm (just to make sure there aren't any inactives) and then it'll all begin.
Signup List:
1. Koops
2. Yoshi the S.S.M.
3. SGoW
4. Luigi 64DD
5. Mister Apple
6. Freakworld
If you don't sign up in time, don't worry because you can sign up for the second game.
What is Trivia Trap?
Trivia Trap was a game show that ran from October 8, 1984 to April 5, 1985. It starred Bob Eubanks as host and put the Juniors (ages <30) and the Seniors (ages >30) against each other in a battle of knowledge and a race to 1000 points. Players split into teams of three and played two different rounds, and whoever got to $1000 first won the game and went on to play for $10000, while the other team split their amount and went home.
How does it work?
There are three separate sections to Trivia Trap - first, each team had the opportunity to choose a set of four answers from the two sets provided. The question was read, and each person on the team would have to choose an incorrect answer to cut. If they were correct in their choice, they received a different amount of money for each answer, going from $50 for one correct answer to $100 for two and $300 for all three. If they chose the correct answer to cut, they would only get the money they had earned to that point. For example, they would earn $50 if the second player chose the correct answer to cut. After the first team had their question, play moved to the second team an repeated like before. Each team got another set of answers before going to commercial and the remaining set was given to the home viewers.
In the second round, the leading team (or whoever was the returning champion, in the case that both teams were tied) went first in the "$1000 Race" round. The first played was presented with three categories to choose from, and when they chose they received a question. They had only a few seconds to answer before being buzzed out and the question being passed to the second player. If the second player didn't answer in time or guessed wrong, the third player guessed and if they were wrong, they lost the question and control went to the other team. If any of them got the question right, they won $100 for their team. This went on until either team got to $1000, when that team won and the other team left with their winnings up to that point.
In the final section, the teams are broken and each player plays for himself. The three teammates are numbered by the amount of correct answers they earned in the $1000 Race, unsurprisingly numbered 1, 2, and 3. To start, a set of answers is shown to player 1 and they have the option to play that set or pass it to player 2. If they play, they are read the question, and if they're correct they win $1000 and a chance to win $10000. If they answer wrong, they are eliminated from the game, albeit still returning the next day. If they pass, player 2 has the option to play or pass to player 3, and if they pass, player 3 must take the question. After someone takes a question, they are finished for that point, and play moves to the lowest numbered player until all three answer a question. After that, the rest of the players are presented with a set of answers and are given a question. If there are two or three players, each player locks in their answer on their podium, and it there is only one, they simply answer verbally. Whoever is correct wins part of $10000 to be split by whoever answered correctly.
Why did I explain all that?
Because I want to play with you guys. I need six people to sign up to start a game. The teams will be decided at random, and the red team will go first no matter who it consists of.
I'm also allowing multiple plays, so if you finish a game and want to play again, you're free to do so.
Also, part of this game will take place in Discord. I'll explain when we get there, but you will need a Discord account during one of the rounds because that round is very fast paced and wouldn't be able to be played well on only the forum.
Anything else?
Nope! If you don't understand anything, just tell me and I can clarify it for you.
Trivia Trap was a game show that ran from October 8, 1984 to April 5, 1985. It starred Bob Eubanks as host and put the Juniors (ages <30) and the Seniors (ages >30) against each other in a battle of knowledge and a race to 1000 points. Players split into teams of three and played two different rounds, and whoever got to $1000 first won the game and went on to play for $10000, while the other team split their amount and went home.
How does it work?
There are three separate sections to Trivia Trap - first, each team had the opportunity to choose a set of four answers from the two sets provided. The question was read, and each person on the team would have to choose an incorrect answer to cut. If they were correct in their choice, they received a different amount of money for each answer, going from $50 for one correct answer to $100 for two and $300 for all three. If they chose the correct answer to cut, they would only get the money they had earned to that point. For example, they would earn $50 if the second player chose the correct answer to cut. After the first team had their question, play moved to the second team an repeated like before. Each team got another set of answers before going to commercial and the remaining set was given to the home viewers.
In the second round, the leading team (or whoever was the returning champion, in the case that both teams were tied) went first in the "$1000 Race" round. The first played was presented with three categories to choose from, and when they chose they received a question. They had only a few seconds to answer before being buzzed out and the question being passed to the second player. If the second player didn't answer in time or guessed wrong, the third player guessed and if they were wrong, they lost the question and control went to the other team. If any of them got the question right, they won $100 for their team. This went on until either team got to $1000, when that team won and the other team left with their winnings up to that point.
In the final section, the teams are broken and each player plays for himself. The three teammates are numbered by the amount of correct answers they earned in the $1000 Race, unsurprisingly numbered 1, 2, and 3. To start, a set of answers is shown to player 1 and they have the option to play that set or pass it to player 2. If they play, they are read the question, and if they're correct they win $1000 and a chance to win $10000. If they answer wrong, they are eliminated from the game, albeit still returning the next day. If they pass, player 2 has the option to play or pass to player 3, and if they pass, player 3 must take the question. After someone takes a question, they are finished for that point, and play moves to the lowest numbered player until all three answer a question. After that, the rest of the players are presented with a set of answers and are given a question. If there are two or three players, each player locks in their answer on their podium, and it there is only one, they simply answer verbally. Whoever is correct wins part of $10000 to be split by whoever answered correctly.
Why did I explain all that?
Because I want to play with you guys. I need six people to sign up to start a game. The teams will be decided at random, and the red team will go first no matter who it consists of.
I'm also allowing multiple plays, so if you finish a game and want to play again, you're free to do so.
Also, part of this game will take place in Discord. I'll explain when we get there, but you will need a Discord account during one of the rounds because that round is very fast paced and wouldn't be able to be played well on only the forum.
Anything else?
Nope! If you don't understand anything, just tell me and I can clarify it for you.
So with that, let the games begin!
Like I mentioned, I need six people in order to start a game, so after I get those, there's going to be a few days for people to confirm (just to make sure there aren't any inactives) and then it'll all begin.
Signup List:
1. Koops
2. Yoshi the S.S.M.
3. SGoW
4. Luigi 64DD
5. Mister Apple
6. Freakworld
If you don't sign up in time, don't worry because you can sign up for the second game.
