Charm City Trivia FAQs
How do I get trivia in my favorite bar/restaurant?
Tell the venue to call us at (240) 587-QUIZ (7849) or email us at Info@CharmCityEntertainment.com
Does it cost anything to play?
Trivia is free, but please support the location by enjoying items from their food & drink menu!
How many people can play on a team?
Team size is limited to eight players.
Can more than eight play throughout the season?
More than eight can play throughout the season, but not on your team at any given time.
How do I create a team?
To create a team, just show up at your local trivia night! Your host will automatically register you on our website. *Please note: to accumulate points in our tournament, you must play at the same location under the same team name each week or ensure that your host knows you are the same team when you change your name.
What kind of weekly prizes can you expect?
It’s the location’s choice: it’s often gift cards, but can also be shots, food, swag, etc. Check the Locations page or ask your location directly.
What are house champions?
House champions are the winning team of the previous season at each location. They get a shout-out on our Locations page until the end of the next season!
What's the deal with the tournament?
Each season runs 10-12 weeks, on a quarterly basis. Play each week at the same venue to earn points, teams with the most points at each location will qualify for an invitation to the tournament at the end of that season.
How do points work?
Points are accrued through a points system algorithm, based on where you place that evening and among how many teams. Each night you play adds points to your season score (with extra points during the last two weeks of the season).
When are the playoffs?
The schedule varies by season. You can find the season & playoff schedule on our Facebook and Charm City Trivia page.
What kind of prizes can you expect at the finals?
Prizes at finals include cash and prizes for the top three teams! First place also gets their team name added to the Grand Champion’s Cup!
How do you get invited to the playoffs?
If you’ve qualified for the playoffs, you’ll receive an email within a week of the season ending. Your host will collect your contact info - no info, no invite! So, make sure you give your host your team’s contact information. Contact Playoffs@CharmCityEntertainment.com with any questions or issues.
Our team qualified for playoffs but hasn’t seen an invitation, what do we do?
Send a message to Playoffs@CharmCityEntertainment.com. Invites are sent a week after the last game of the season.
Can I play on multiple teams?
Yes, you can play on multiple teams at separate locations, but if both teams qualify for the tournament, you can only participate with one of them.
Can points be combined from different locations?
No, your season score is location specific. Because scores are dependent on the number of teams, it is not fair for different locations.
I've played under multiple team names at the same location, is it possible to merge the points?
If your team plays under different names during the season, we can merge your accrued points for playoff consideration. Message us at Info@CharmCityEntertainment.com for standings help. *Always tell your host if your team changes names!
There’s an issue with my score from a previous game, can this be fixed?
Scoring issues must be addressed during the game with your host. Scoring discrepancies will not be considered after the game has ended. However, if your placement was inaccurately recorded on our website, we are happy to audit. Please message Info@CharmCityEntertainment.com
How is cheating handled?
If you suspect cheating during your game, inform your host. We issue warnings and disqualify teams as needed.
I have an issue with a question asked at our game, who do I contact?
For all content related matters, please contact Content@CharmCityEntertainment.com
What if I have issues with our host?
Feel free to bring your concern straight to the host or email Info@CharmCityEntertainment.com if you don’t feel comfortable addressing the host directly.
What if there is a problem with the location?
Charm City Trivia is the hired entertainment for the location. If you are having an issue with the location, the staff, wait times, food, servers, prizes, or anything other than our host or our game, address your concerns directly to the location.
Do games still run during the off-season?
Yes! Games run all year round, including the off-season; the only difference is you don’t accrue points for the playoffs.
Want to throw a special/private event?
Email Events@CharmCityEntertainment.com or VirtualEvents@CharmCityEntertainment.com for any bookings or inquiries!
I’m looking for part-time work and trivia seems like a fun opportunity, are you hiring?
We’re always hiring on a rolling basis! Please send an email to Hiring@CharmCityEntertainment.com for our interview process.
What are the Sunday Funday & Fall Charity Series?
We have fundraising trivia games for charity two seasons per year. Our Sunday Funday Charity Series runs through the Spring, with themed games at select locations weekly on Sundays. Our Fall Charity Series has a themed game once a month at select locations. The charity and theme change every game!
Check out our Charities page.
What charity games are happening soon?
Our fundraising game schedule varies by season; for the most up-to-date schedule please see our News page and social media.
Where can I play one of your charity games?
The list of locations varies; during our fundraising seasons, you can find the locations on our News page and social media.
I’d like to reserve a table for one of your charity games, who do I contact?
We do not offer pre-registration for our charity events, though the location may do so. If you think you may need/want to make a reservation for a fundraising game, please contact the location directly.
I work for an organization that would benefit from participation in the charity series, who do I contact?
We focus on featuring local non-profits and charities that directly benefit Maryland communities. If this applies to you and you are interested in being featured in one of our games, please contact Charities@CharmCityEntertainment.com