Trivia is supposed to start, but there are no (or few) teams?

Sometimes no one shows up to play trivia. It's a bummer, but it happens — at some sites more than others.

Here are a few ways to keep up morale:

• Stay positive. Chat with the staff, and visit with any patrons who say they don’t usually play trivia. You don't have to do a hard sell on trivia - just make small talk about why they're out, what they like about working there, if they have insights for you on the vibe. People love to be asked for advice!
• Give it time. Sometimes it can be weather, road construction, or something else that is keeping your regulars away. If there isn’t anyone who wants to play 10 minutes before start time, things could still turn around!
• If you have a single team, ask if they are interested in splitting up into multiple teams and playing head-to-head. You can just sit down at their table and run trivia for them off the mic if they remain the only ones interested.

Sometimes, the location will call off the game - maybe it feels lame to the manager to run trivia for one team; or, they want to save money and not give away any prizes. That is their prerogative! They are still billed by us for the event, and you are still paid for going to work. 

If nobody plays, you are welcome to excuse yourself 30 minutes after the scheduled start time. You will still be paid for hosting. Please still submit Host Feedback so we have record of your effort! Just say "0" for number of teams and write a brief note explaining what you tried/experienced.