Trivia games are everybody’s favorite. Whether it’s a family picnic or a couple of friends hanging out, or even professional competitions, we’ve all played and loved trivia games at some point in our lives. And why not? Research suggests that playing trivia games produces a rush of dopamine similar to that of gambling (minus the negative effects, of course). That’s why trivia games are so addictive!
Virtual trivia game nights are the perfect activity for team-building, especially when it comes to virtual teams. They help build relationships and create a feeling of connectedness among team members. They also nurture healthy competition and help polish important skills needed to work together as a team.
Organizing a trivia night on your own can be tough and time-consuming. From selecting a theme to choosing questions to creating interesting levels of the game, it’s just too much work! This article aims to bring to you the best online trivia games that will make Zoom more fun for the entire team.
Here’s a list of the best online trivia games:
- Virtual Trivia Championship
- Small Team Trivia (1-25 people)
- 60 Minute Virtual Game Night
- Team Trivia
- Go for the Gold: Olympics Trivia
Virtual Trivia Championship
Created specifically for virtual teams, the virtual trivia championship will have you competing against your colleagues, working together as a team, and will test your trivia knowledge, keeping score using a virtual leaderboard. It has the options of virtual-hosting and self-hosting that you can choose according to your needs. This virtual trivia game can host 4-1000+ people and can last anywhere from half an hour to two hours. You can get a custom quote from their website tailored to your team’s requirements.
For further information and planning: Virtual Trivia Championship
Small Team Trivia (1-25 people)
Hosted by TriviaHub, this hour-long virtual trivia event is the total party package. All you need to do is send your attendees a Zoom link, and TriviaHub will take it from there. The host will use TriviaHub software to create teams and ask questions. You can also pre-create teams, but that will have to be coordinated beforehand. You can add extra social time or hosted event time, customize the event to include branding agenda, and even add prizes for an extra fee. The pricing starts at $299 per group.
For further information and planning: Small Team Trivia (1-25 people)
60 Minute Virtual Game Night
This event, hosted by Virtual Game Night, provides an interactive game show experience to its attendees. Participants use their phones to play along while watching the ‘game show’ live on Zoom. The score is kept by a supercomputer, and the event is hosted by a host who is guaranteed to make you laugh, just like your favorite game show. An hour-long event means about 8 rounds. This event supports 1-50 participants and is priced at $699 per group.
For further information and planning: 60 Minute Virtual Game Night
Team Trivia
What is better than trivia night? Standup comedy AND trivia night! Laugh Events brings you exactly that! A 30-minute event hosted by a comedian who will do a 15-minute stand-up routine, and another 15 minutes will be spent answering office trivia questions. A survey taken before the event will be used to create trivia questions and be asked in a game show style quiz called “How Well Do You Know Your Co-Workers.” Comics hosting the event have been featured on Conan, Late Night with David Letterman, Late Night with Seth Meyers, The Tonight Show with Jimmy Fallon, America’s Got Talent, and Comedy Central, so you’re sure to laugh the night away. Priced at $850 + $20 per person, this event supports 1-50 people.
For further information and planning: Team Trivia
Go for the Gold: Olympics Trivia
This Olympic-themed trivia quiz isn’t just about the Olympics. Hosted by Watson Adventures, this 1 hour, 15-minute virtual event consists of five challenging rounds that will test both your knowledge and your ability to work together as a team. You’ll be asked questions about Olympians and the history of the Olympics. There will also be a photo scavenger hunt where you will need to make ‘The Brady Bunch’ style pictures on your Zoom screen with your teammates. Priced at $45 per person, this event supports 25-600 participants.
For further information and planning: Go for the Gold: Olympics Trivia
Conclusion:
Trivia nights are the perfect activity for bringing together colleagues, creating bonds, building relationships, and fighting off Zoom fatigue. Having your team participate in a virtual trivia night will boost morale and leave a positive impact that will show in their work and interaction with each other. In this article, we have compiled a list of fun interactive virtual trivia events that suit all team sizes and budgets. Any event that you choose from our list is sure to be a hit with your team.