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Category draft quiz trivia game

Teams draft categories before play, then answer 5 questions from each drafted category.

Read the setup, copy the rules to your group, and start playing. STUD mode is optional.

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Play idea General Trivia

Quick setup

Category Draft Quiz

Players 4-16

Time 15-45 min

Gear Host-led

Best for General Trivia

Mode main game mode

STUD Optional

How to play

1Create 6 to 10 trivia categories before the round.
2Teams take turns drafting categories until each team has the same number.
3Ask 3 questions from each drafted category.
4A team gets first answer rights on its drafted category.
5If that team misses, another team may steal for 1 point.
6Highest total after every drafted category wins.

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Play tools

Round timer

15:00

Quick scoreboard

Team A0

Team B0

Round scoreUse as needed

Scoring options

1Simple: correct answer = 1 point; steal = 1 point.
2Confidence mode: teams may double one drafted category before questions start.
3Final mode: each team writes one final answer from any category for 2 points.

Variations

Make it easier

Use fewer categories or make every question multiple choice.

Make it harder

Let teams block one category from being drafted by another team.

Optional setup

Use this as the main activity from Trivia Night Board. Play for points, bragging rights, or simple rotation first. STUD mode is optional and the activity works without it.

Why it works

The draft gives teams ownership and creates table talk before the trivia round begins.

Safety / fair play

Use a safe space, avoid hard contact or unsafe surfaces, adjust for age and skill, and agree on close calls before the round starts.