Hosting tips, industry notes, and behind-the-scenes from the Heat Trivia team. For hosts, venue owners, and trivia-curious night-out planners.
June 18, 2026 · Craig Sutton
Trivia Night Scoring: Keep It Fair and Fast
Disputed answers, slow tallies, a leaderboard nobody can read. Here is how to keep trivia night scoring fast, fair, and drama-free.
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June 16, 2026 · Craig Sutton
Best Trivia Categories for a Packed Bar Night
Not all trivia rounds land the same way. Here's how to pick categories that keep every table engaged from round one to the final tiebreaker.
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June 16, 2026 · Craig Sutton
How to Write Trivia Questions Your Players Love
Learn the three rules that make trivia questions unforgettable, plus a shark fact that'll stump your table. Advice from a working host.
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June 15, 2026 · Craig Sutton
The Pub Quiz Is Younger Than You Think
Bar trivia feels ancient, but the modern pub quiz is barely 50 years old. Where the word “trivia” came from, and how we run a smarter night now.
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June 15, 2026 · Craig Sutton
What Actually Makes a Trivia Night Fun (and Why Your Brain Loves It)
Trivia nights feel this good for a reason, retrieval highs, transactive memory, and the near-miss of almost-knowing. Here's the psychology behind it.
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April 22, 2026 · Craig Sutton
How to Host a Successful Trivia Night at Your Bar
A practical run-down of what actually works at weekly bar trivia, from crowd flow and round pacing to how much to give away in prizes. Written from years behind the mic.
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