Musicology Trivia Game Rules

General Rules

• No Phones: Put away all phones and smart devices, no cheating allowed!
• Have Fun: Keep it friendly and enjoy the game!

Overview

The game consists of 2 multiple choice rounds, 2 video bonus questions between Rounds 1 & 2, a Round 3 of write-in answer questions, and a final bonus question where teams wager points.

Round 1

Format: Teams will be presented with 3 categories, with 2 questions each.

Double Points: Each team selects 1 category to be worth double points before questions begin.

• Regular Questions: 5 points
• Doubled Category: 10 points per question

Mid-Game Bonus (Between Rounds 1 & 2)

Task: Watch a soundless video and name the band shown.

Scoring: 15 points

Round 2

Format: Same structure as Round 1 (3 categories, 2 questions each; 1 category chosen for double points).

• Regular Questions: 10 points
• Doubled Category: 20 points per question

Round 3 (Write-In Answers)

Format: Same structure as Round 1, but no multiple choice – teams write in their answers.

• Regular Questions: 20 points
• Doubled Category: 40 points per question

Final Bonus Round

Format: 1 General Knowledge question, write-in.

Scoring: Teams bet points. Correct answers win the wager, wrong answers lose it.