FAQ

And Official League Rules

When are the games?

Games take place on Tuesdays at 9:00 p.m. Eastern / 8:00 p.m. Central / 7:00 p.m. Mountain / 6:00 p.m. Pacific.

Where do I play the weekly league games?

If you're a league member, you'll receive an invitation link to join the game (on Zoom) each week. You'll always receive the link via your provided email a few days before the event. All you have to do is click the link at game time, and you're ready!

What do I need to download in order to play?

Nothing! You just need a place to display the game on Zoom (like a computer, your TV, or a tablet) and a device to use as your buzzer (like a phone or tablet). There is no app to download. On your buzzer device, you'll simply go to buzzerpad.com at game time and enter the code the host gives you (it will also be displayed on the game screen).

Just how hard is the trivia?

This league tests your breadth of knowledge across a wide variety of topics. No one wants a bunch of extremely difficult, obscure questions about marine engineering or British royalty of the 16th century... BORING.

Can we play in teams?

The Undumb Trivia League is designed as a single-player game. However, you can absolutely have multiple players/league members in one room viewing the game on the same screen, and using their own devices to play. Each player will need to apply and register for the league separately.

How much are league dues?

Your first season is free. After that, the standard league dues are $30 per 10-week season. Considering a trivia night at a bar/restaurant can run you close to, or over $30 for food and drink just for one night, it's a pretty good deal. Plus our trivia is more fun (if we do say so).

When does the next league start and when are the games?

The Winter 2026 leagues begin Tuesday, January 6. Games are always on Tuesdays and unless otherwise announced, begin at 9:00 p.m. Eastern / 8:00 p.m. Central / 7:00 p.m. Mountain / 6:00 p.m. Pacific times.

How long is the season?

Each season is 10 weeks long. The Winter 2026 leagues run from January 6 - March 10.

Are there prizes?

Yes! The top 3 finishers in each league (Winter league, Spring league, Summer league, Fall league) receive trophies and free entry into the next consecutive season's league!

What if I miss a week?

No problem. The top 22 players each week receive points, but no one loses any points for not finishing in the top 22. So if you miss a game, it would be exactly like if you had played, but didn't finish in the top 22.

So how hard are the questions again?

The league is designed to be fun and accessible to everyone; it's not a quantum physics exam! Questions always cover a wide variety of topics: animals, food, literature, science, current events, and of course, pop culture categories like movies, music, TV, and sports. And there's a bit of humor mixed in too. See a few examples on our "How To" page.

How do you keep people from cheating?

This is a big advantage of our live trivia league vs. other leagues that play on the "honor system." During a game, questions are timed. You get more points the earlier you buzz in, and fewer points the later you buzz in. There are also often bonus points for the first three correct answers received. Anyone attempting to look up answers will either a) run out of time or b) forfeit the points they could have had by buzzing in earlier. In other words, we can't completely keep people from cheating, but we can keep people who cheat from winning! Also: don't cheat. No one likes a cheater.

What if the internet goes out?

Unfortunately, tech glitches and internet problems occur. We can't control that, but on our end we do our best to minimize the possibility, and if it happens, we will do our best to ensure a fair resolution. We have done hundreds of virtual trivia events and very very rarely do glitches occur. By signing up for the league, you agree that stuff happens, and we reserve the right to determine any and all remedies. See official rules.

Once I join the league, am I a lifetime member?

Everyone who participates in a season (ex. Winter Season 2026) is automatically guaranteed a spot in the following consecutive season (in this example, the Spring Season 2026). You will owe new dues for the next season. And you can keep rejoining future consecutive seasons, as long as you don't skip a season.

If, however, you choose not to re-join the next consecutive season, then your spot will be open to the public. As spaces in each league are limited, this would mean that you would have to hope the leagues were not already full if you decide to rejoin at a later date. We'll always announce when registration will begin for upcoming seasons a few weeks in advance, so if this is your situation, keep checking the website.

How many spots are available in the league?

Each league season (for example, Spring 2026) is currently capped at 400 players, for now. So for now, the maximum number of people you'd need to beat to win the 1st-place trophy is 399. As the leagues grow, we may expand the capacity up to 1000 players per league, or more. So, it's a good time to get in now!

Who's the host?

The host is Steve Heinrich, a trivia lifer who founded Game Show Nite Productions; helped design popular Jackbox Games titles like You Don't Know Jack, Quiplash, and Fibbage; published multiple puzzle and trivia books (like this and this), published two party games called Duh and Blank It, and therefore is qualified to host trivia nights more than an estimated 99.97287% of people.

How old must you be to join?

Currently, we require that players be 16 years or older to join. If you're that young, though, we suggest really beefing up on your pop culture knowledge from many decades past!

Do you have to live in America to join?

Nope! But please note that a lot of the pop culture questions do tend to be America-centric (American TV, restaurant chains, etc. etc. etc.)

Okay, I'm ready. How do I join again?

Simply register here. Once complete, you'll officially be a member and ready to play!