Board Game Trivia Question

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1. What are you trying to do in "Battleship"?

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In the game "Battleship," the objective is to sink your opponent's ships. This involves strategically placing your own ships on a grid and taking turns guessing the coordinates of your opponent's ships in order to hit and eventually sink them. The goal is to be the first player to successfully sink all of your opponent's ships, while protecting your own fleet.

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2. When the music stops, what don't you want to be caught holding?

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When the music stops, you don't want to be caught holding a hot potato. This is because in the game "Hot Potato," players pass around a potato while music is playing. When the music stops, the player holding the potato is out of the game. Therefore, being caught holding a hot potato means you are eliminated from the game.

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3. In what game might you draw an "Advance to Go" card?

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In the game of Monopoly, players can draw an "Advance to Go" card. This card allows the player to move directly to the Go space on the game board, collecting $200 in cash as they pass. Monopoly is a classic board game where players buy and trade properties, build houses and hotels, and try to bankrupt their opponents. Drawing an "Advance to Go" card can give players a strategic advantage by allowing them to quickly pass Go and collect more money.

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4. What do you want the most of in a game of "Go Fish"?

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In a game of "Go Fish," the objective is to collect sets of cards. Each player tries to match cards from their hand with the cards on the table, and the player with the most sets at the end of the game wins. Therefore, the most important thing to have in a game of "Go Fish" is card sets.

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5. What is the first column labeled in "Bingo"?

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The first column labeled in "Bingo" is B.

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6. What is a large straight in "Yahtzee"?

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A large straight in "Yahtzee" refers to rolling five numbers in a row, such as 1, 2, 3, 4, 5 or 2, 3, 4, 5, 6. It does not include any duplicates or any other numbers in between. This is different from a small straight, which is four numbers in a row.

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7. Which game uses pawns?

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Parcheesi is the correct answer because it is a game that uses pawns. In Parcheesi, players move their pawns around the board based on the roll of dice. The objective is to move all of your pawns from the starting point to the center of the board before your opponents. Pawns are an essential component of the game, as they represent the players' pieces on the board and are used to navigate and strategize throughout the game.

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8. What are the pieces used in "Connect 4"?

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In the game "Connect 4", the pieces used are called checkers. Checkers are small, round discs that come in two different colors, typically red and yellow. The players take turns dropping their colored checkers into a grid, trying to be the first to connect four of their own checkers in a row, either horizontally, vertically, or diagonally. Therefore, the correct answer is checkers, as they are the specific pieces used in "Connect 4".

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9. What are the player pieces shaped like in the board game "Life"?

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In the board game "Life", the player pieces are shaped like cars. This is because the game simulates different stages of life, and cars are commonly associated with adulthood and the ability to drive. The car-shaped player pieces symbolize the journey through life and the various choices and paths that players can take.

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10. How many generals are there in the game "Junta"?

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In the game "Junta," there are four generals.

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11. What's the subtitle to the game "Outburst"?

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The correct answer is "The Game Of Verbal Explosions". This subtitle accurately describes the nature of the game "Outburst", which involves players verbally expressing their thoughts and ideas in a competitive and explosive manner. It suggests that the game is intense and requires players to think quickly and express themselves assertively.

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12. What board game allows you to divide a move of seven, makes you move backwards when four is drawn, and provides a safety zone?

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Sorry is the correct answer because it is a board game that allows players to divide a move of seven. In Sorry, players draw cards to determine how many spaces they can move their pawns. If a player draws a four, they must move their pawn backwards. Sorry also provides a safety zone, where players can safely move their pawns without the risk of being bumped by opponents.

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13. How much rent do you pay if you land on Boardwalk with a hotel in "Monopoly"?

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The correct answer is 2000. In the game of Monopoly, Boardwalk is one of the most expensive properties to own. If a player lands on Boardwalk and there is a hotel built on it, they are required to pay the highest rent in the game, which is $2000.

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14. In "Monopoly", what is the property that comes just before Free Parking?

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In the game of "Monopoly," New York Avenue is the property that comes just before Free Parking. This can be determined by referencing the game board and the order in which the properties are listed.

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15. How many points is the letter "J" worth in the game of "Scrabble"?

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In the game of Scrabble, each letter has a certain point value assigned to it. The letter "J" is worth 8 points.

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What are you trying to do in "Battleship"?
When the music stops, what don't you want to be caught holding?
In what game might you draw an "Advance to Go" card?
What do you want the most of in a game of "Go Fish"?
What is the first column labeled in "Bingo"?
What is a large straight in "Yahtzee"?
Which game uses pawns?
What are the pieces used in "Connect 4"?
What are the player pieces shaped like in the board game "Life"?
How many generals are there in the game "Junta"?
What's the subtitle to the game "Outburst"?
What board game allows you to divide a move of seven, makes you move...
How much rent do you pay if you land on Boardwalk with a hotel in...
In "Monopoly", what is the property that comes just before Free...
How many points is the letter "J" worth in the game of "Scrabble"?
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