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Necessary Supplies

Never Leave Home Without

Before the beginning, there's you at your house. Here are the key things you need (not including your keys):

The Trivia Questions

Questions are linked in an email sent by 3pm on your trivia day.* Read them over and make sure you know how to pronounce everything.
*Exceptions: Block Z is sent to everyone on Tuesdays; Weekend questions are sent on Fridays. 

  • The questions are in the app, of course, but are also formatted into a Sheet and a Doc - both live in Google Drive.

  • When you read a question into the microphone, it should never be the first time you’ve read the question. Many hosts still print out the questions. Check out this handy document of commonly mispronounced words we frequently use in our questions!

  • Be sure to download the Sound Round (if your location uses it; if it doesn’t, you’ll have a second image round instead), and make sure that it plays properly from your device. This MP3 file lives in Dropbox. It is linked in the email as well as within the app or at triviamafia.com/soundround.

  • Note that we use different blocks of content throughout the week!
    A Block = Tuesday, B Block = Wednesday, C Block = Thursday/Friday, D Block = Saturday/Sunday/Monday
    Z Block runs all week (Tuesday to Monday) and is sent out Tuesdays to everyone using that set. (Note: Z Block's Sound Round does not live at triviamafia.com/soundround - it is only linked in the email and in the app.) Z Block is curated to be a bit more accessible to more casual players; check with the Powers That Be before you switch your block.

Host Kit Contents

Many hosts prep a bag that always has their essentials: app cards, backup pens and answer sheets, a dongle/adapter, a HostMaterials.jpgphone charger. You know if you will want any extra cords, breath mints, lip balm, maybe some stickers or candy to give away; just plan ahead.

Here is an example of the key elements to put together and bring to every host gig - App Cards, Answer Sheets and pens, adapter(s) for your device(s), and a bag to hold it all. Stickers and hand sanitizer optional!

The Host Kit includes a stack of cards for the app, paper answer sheets, pens, a Sharpie, and a laminated app info page to reuse. The answer sheets are necessary if you’re using pen-and-paper and helpful to provide as scratch paper for players; if you’re running on the app, then the app cards can be key for getting everyone started. BYO dry-erase marker for the laminated page!

Tell us when you’re running low on supplies - or need replacements - via Host Feedback, and we’ll send you more. Please allow for up to 10 days (two shifts!) for delivery.

App Cards

appcardfb.pngThis small, business-card sized resource has a QR code to help players easily get to play.triviamafia.com and join your game. There is a spot to jot down the four-digit game code, and brief instructions for players on how to get set up. Give one to each team when you walk around recruiting participants! We also have laminated sheets with this info for you to re-use each week. If you want to download and print a quarter-sheet version, you can find that here.

We will replenish your stack of cards as often as needed! Use the Host Feedback Form to send the requests. Please allow 10 days (two shifts!) for delivery.

Answer Sheets

Answer sheets are half sheets, double-sided. Each pad has 100 sheets. answersheetfb.jpgWe recommend bringing a pad with you every time you host, just in case the WiFi goes down or there’s a server snafu on our end. This can also be given out as scratch paper if you’re using the app! Helpful for those players who just like a tactile keepsake for the game.

There is no Image Round on the answer sheet. The Image Rounds are online!

Jump to this page for instructions on hosting with Pen and Paper.

Adapters

Trivia Mafia asks hosts to bring and use their own device(s) for operating the online app, playing music, and possibly running a slideshow. We work with the location to ensure that you have a sound system available, but you may need an adapter (or dongle, if you will) to connect to your phone, tablet, or laptop. Many systems will have Bluetooth capabilities, but even if they do, it's always a good idea to have a hardware backup. We recommend having an aux adapter like this, and possibly an HDMI-to-USB-c adapter as well.

If you discover that you need other cables, extension cords, or specific gear to run your event, work with the AV Expert or Host Manager to source those. We will happily split the cost with you if you have to purchase something like this in order to successfully run your event (just clear it with Brenna first).

Prizes

Prizes are provided by our customers. All (official) prizes are given at the end of the game, though a few sites will give out a small prize at the halfway point.

Trivia Mafia stipulates the value but not the type of prizes that the customer venue provides; in most cases, it’s gift cards. But maybe you’ll have merch or other items to give away!

First Place gets a $30-value prize, Second Place gets a $20-value prize; a third $10-value prize can be given out at your discretion. Reward Third Place, or “Best Team Name,” or “Most Improved,” or “Third Worst,” or “Best Wrong Answer.” It’s up to you, is what we’re saying, just be consistent, fair, and make sure to announce the prize value and distribution plan to players well before you're awarding them.

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