Spring Tournament at McAullifes

Sunday, February 6th, 2010

The First Annual Spring Tournament at McAullifes - The Awarding of the Coveted McAuliffes Pint!

Saturday, February 6th was the first annual Spring tournament at McAullifes.  A good time was had by all.  As we have come to expect, the competition was brutal with eight sociable's in the game (including, of course, the Hitchhiker's Guide to the Galaxy question)  

A brilliant showing by all teams and it came down to wise wagering on the final questions.  Congratulations to Death to all Butt Metal as the McAullife's Pub Spring Tournament Champions.  Hope they clean out that trophy.  

Thanks to JJ McAuliffe for sponsoring the event. 

The answer is...Team Trivia filling local bars

By Dustin Block

Racine Post

Tuesday, September 1, 2009

It came down to this: What corporation unveiled a new logo in 2005 that would go on to become internationally famous?
a.) Burger King
b.) AFLAC
Tied for first place, we needed the right answer to secure the win. Huddled in a booth at Shilling's Pub on Wisconsin Ave., we debated the King vs. the Gilbert Gottfried-voiced duck. Which came out in 2005? Fairly confident, we submitted our answer to the judge and waited.

Read entire article at:

http://news.racinepost.com/2009/09/answer-is-team-trivia-filling-local.html

Not so trivial

Q: What’s fun, competitive and increasingly popular?
A: Trivia nights at local taverns and restaurants

By Lee B. Roberts
Racine Journal Times

Wednesday, February 25, 2009
Team Trivia

North America’s Mason-Dixon Line forms the entire border of which two states?
If you answered “Pennsylvania and Maryland,” you are not only correct, you could also be on your way to winning a gift certificate to one of Racine’s trivia night establishments.

Read entire article at: http://www.journaltimes.com/articles/2009/02/25/out_and_about/doc49a5d7088bb66764148644.txt

Tournament of Champions Nets Team Cool $2000

January 17, 2009

Milwaukee—In 9-months, Team Trivia of Wisconsin has grown it’s trivia league to a staggering 133 league teams.  Showing Team Trivia’s commitment to the league, BBC and Team Trivia sponsored the first annual Tournament of Champions.  Top teams from both league seasons of 2008 competed for $2000 cash and the coveted Trivial Cup.  Held at G-Daddy’s BBC, 26 teams, from all around Southeastern Wisconsin, competed in a 2-hour tournament with subjects ranging from animals to taxes with no clear winner pulling away until late in the second half.

The Next Big Thing’s (home bar Babe’s in Madison), solid first half performance and strong second half put them almost out of reach from most teams by the time the final question was read.  Their effort earned them the $2000 cash, possession of the Trivial Cup for 1-year and guarantees that the Tournament of Champions will be played in Madison next year.  Placing second, Oh! My Liver! And third place awarded to Your Mom Goes To College.

Team Trivia of Wisconsin league and normal play is always free to play.  Information can be found at www.teamtriviawi.com

Team Trivia Takes Over Mo’s Irish Pub Wauwatosa

December 13, 2008

WAUWATOSA-Team Trivia held its free Championship game at Mo’s Irish Pub in Wauwatosa and gave away more than $2000 and raised donations for the USMC Toys for Tots drive.  Team members were asked to donate one toy and came through with flying colors.  Sgt. Slade and Horsely collected toys for the Marines and were impressed with the caring attitude that all teams represented in their donations.  “We’ve seen more toys collected in one afternoon than most places will collect in three weeks,” said Slade.

Mo’s General Manager Andy Small was very pleased with the 35 team, 200 person turn-out and remarked that this was the first time that Mo’s had this kind of event where all tables were with seated patrons.

Team Trivia owner, Michael Landmann, was extremely pleased with the strong showing and impressed at the integrity of all the teams playing.  He personally thanked all teams for their suggestions that made this season better than the last.  Landmann added, “With your continued help, we can make next year’s league even better!”

The improvement of Season II was a direct result of the expansion into the Madison area and reflected by the strong showing of Madison league teams at Mo’s. 

Prizes included:

Season II Champions- The Next Big Thing (Madison) winning $1000

2nd Place- Oh! Liver! Winning $500

3rd Place- Your Mom Goes To College winning a Mo’s Irish Pub $100 Gift Certificate

4th Place- 120 Minutes of Hell, winning a Mo’s Irish Pub $50 Gift

5th Place- Who Would Jesus Bomb? Winning a Mo’s Irish Pub $25 Gift Certificate

League Season Points Champions: 

Crouching Woman, Hidden Cucumber, winning $250

Played most often: 

Oh!  My Liver!  Winning $100

Top 15 teams from this championship game and last season qualified for the $2000 winner take all Tournament of Champions at BBC, Saturday, January 17th.

Wildcard Games to Begin Team Trivia Playoff

December 6, 2008

Held at the Claddagh Irish Pub in Middleton and Paulie’s Pub and Eatery in West Allis, more than 50 teams played for ten “wildcard” invitations to the $1000 championship game being held December 13, 2008 at Mo’s Irish Pub in Wauwatosa.  The highly successful wildcard games solidified the top 35 teams for the Championship Game.  Top five winners from Claddagh Irish Pub:

1. Brown Chicken, Brown Cow
2. The Royal Wii
3. Trivial Action
4. Cumulonimbus
5. Buckys

Top five winners from Paulies:

1. We Were Told There Would Be Cake
2. Legitimate Businessmen’s Social Club
3. Easy Being Cheesy
4. Wookie Wranglers
5. Teen Girl Squad

Team Trivia of Wisconsin Hits 1000

October 17, 2008

MILWAUKEE—One-year and 1000 shows later, Team Trivia of Wisconsin has grown its venue base and quickly became the premier Bar Trivia in Wisconsin.  Celebrating show 1000 was Cans, located at 1815 Kenilworth Pl, Milwaukee and Quaker Steak & Lube, located at 2259 Deming Way, Middleton.  The open event featured a packed houses with numerous league teams combined with first time players.  Prizes included $100 first prize, $50 Gift Certificate second prize, $25 Gift Certificate third prize and $10 Gift Certificate fourth prize.

Slim McGinn’s sponsors Team Trivia of Wisconsin at State Fair
July 31, 2008

WEST ALLIS—In an effort to break from norm, Slim McGinn’s partnered with Team Trivia of Wisconsin to provide State Fair goers an alternative to the typical bar/restaurant scene.  Providing Team Trivia shows every day of State Fair, Slim is also offering $20 gift certificates for first place and special prizes for second.  Team Trivia of Wisconsin is awarding all league players 5 bonus points for playing at any of the State Fair events.  Team Trivia and Slim’s can be located right in front of Gate 9 of the Grandstand.

Team Trivia of Wisconsin can be played at more than 30 locations throughout Southern Wisconsin, offering great nightly and league prizes.  Team Trivia is always free to play.

Slim McGinn’s not only has two locations at State Fair, but has two locations in the Milwaukee area; 338 S. 1st, Milwaukee and his newest location, 14735 W. Lisbon Rd.  Brookfield.

Wookie Wranglers Claim First
July 12, 2008

MILWAUKEE—Team Trivia of Wisconsin’s crowned it’s first league champion after a closely fought contest Saturday at Bar Louie, Milwaukee.  The Wookie Wranglers (home bar – the Chancery in Wauwatosa) edged out second place team Cus D’Amato’s Custom Autos by 6 points, claiming the $1000 dollar cash prize and bragging rights for Season I.

28 teams from Milwaukee and Madison were represented at the championship and while most teams brought six team members, Custom Autos, fielded two. Auto’s managed to capitalize on the second half and used the final question to guarantee a second place finish earning a $500 cash prize.  Bar Louie, who sponsored the event, provided numerous “Bucket of Beer” rounds and a $100 gift certificate for third place and a $50 gift certificate for fourth.

Team Trivia of Wisconsin’s League Season II will being Sunday, July 20th and is free to join.

Rip Tide hosts first Team Trivia Wild Card Game
June 28, 2008

MILWAUKEE—Rip Tide Seafood Bar & Grill hosted the first playoff game for Team Trivia of Wisconsin.  The event featured teams from Milwaukee and Madison with the top five teams advancing to the championship game July 12th at Bar Louie, Milwaukee.

From the 20 teams invited, five emerged as the Trivia elite and moved onto the final round.  Team ATM made their presence know by winning in commanding fashion with a nine point victory.  Ten points separated second thru fifth place and advanced, Rickey’s Hot Sauce, I Dunno’s, Part-Time Models and Justin Bobby to the league championship.

Rip Tide graciously awarded a $100 gift certificate to first place, $75 gift certificate second and $50 gift certificate to third place.