Things You'll Need
Instructions
Create your trivia questions and research the answers. You can find lists of trivia questions online or you can create your own. Questions can be focused on a theme such as sports, movies or politics. Alternatively, use a variety of themes to keep the night interesting and to make certain everyone has a chance to show off in his area of expertise.
Determine the rules for your trivia night. How many points will each question be worth? How long will teams have to answer a question? How many points to win the game? Are prizes given only to the winning team, or will you award prizes for each round? Knowing the rules of your game beforehand makes it easier to explain the game to guests and ensures your night gets off to a good, fun start.
Divide your guests into teams. Teams can consist of as few as two or three players. Larger teams also work. Make the night more entertaining and creative by having teams create names for themselves before you begin the game.
Designate a question reader or distribute lists of questions to teams in rounds. If you have a designated question reader, read one question to one team at a time. If the team answers correctly, the next question goes to the next team. If the answer is incorrect, the remaining teams can each have a set amount of time to come up with the correct answer. The first team to answer correctly gets the points for that round. If you want to distribute questions, teams can each receive a list of questions and have a set amount of time to answer as many as possible. Score each round and then distribute the next round of questions.
Keep score. Write team names on a white board and post points after each round. Consider awarding prizes not only to the wining team, but also for teams that reach certain milestones first. For example, the first team to 10 points gets a prize. Put a twist on the game by awarding a prize to the last team to score any points. Prizes can be related to the theme of the game if you have one. Prizes can also be inexpensive and silly, such as costume jewelry, a sheet of stickers or candy.