I wish to start a quiz game. However, this quiz game will be slightly different from other quizzes here. I'll need players; I'll need a lot of players.

I wish to start a quiz game. However, this quiz game will be slightly different from other quizzes here. I'll need players; I'll need a lot of players.


Whats it about??? If I can do it I'm in but if its beyond my knowledge then I can't help ya...

Can you enlighten us more?

Whats it about??? If I can do it I'm in but if its beyond my knowledge then I can't help ya...

Ditto

ditto

It's a trivia knowledge game. I can infuse some of what the board talks a lot about, if you'd like. We can go retro and stuff if you'd like.

It's a trivia knowledge game. I can infuse some of what the board talks a lot about, if you'd like. We can go retro and stuff if you'd like.


as long as it has equal parts pop culture.. cuz the music people on this board beat me every time!

It's a trivia knowledge game. I can infuse some of what the board talks a lot about, if you'd like. We can go retro and stuff if you'd like.
...as long as it it fair for all who enter?

It's as fair as I will make it to be. The game is called Duel, which was a game that was shown on ABC. The actual game required 22 players, but I can settle for any number. Preferably at least 8.

It's as fair as I will make it to be. The game is called Duel, which was a game that was shown on ABC. The actual game required 22 players, but I can settle for any number. Preferably at least 8.


okay I enjoyed that game show... I think I could've beat a few of those people... I'm in!

I saw some of that show..I'm in. :)

Alright, I have the following people in:

1. snozberries (The TV Junkie)
2. ninny

I need at least 6 more people. Preferably, I'd like 20 more people to play. But if that's not an option, I'll gladly take 8. Anyways, for those of you who have signed up to play, please give me a nickname/alias of sorts, such as "The Rad One." Note that you don't necessarily have to give me your occupation, such as "The Poker Player" or "The Stay-At-Home Mom."

I'm gonna go with TV Junkie!!!

TV Junkie it is! Anyone else?

Makes it difficult for me, I have never seen a quiz programme Duel, the movie yes.

Makes it difficult for me, I have never seen a quiz programme Duel, the movie yes.



ditto

Makes it difficult for me, I have never seen a quiz programme Duel, the movie yes.


I think I've been around you long enough Phil to say you would probably excel at this game.  It really is about all forms of trivia. ABC.com might have it available to watch on their website.

Essentially two contestants go head to head

Each are given 10 chips

They are asked a question with 4 possible answers.

The contests then can place one chip on the proper answer...if they think they know it or

if they don't know they can cover all answers they think are possible. 

if the contestant covers just one answer and is right they keep all the chips but

if the contest is unsure and covers all four answers then they lose the chips that are on the wrong answers but retain the chip over the right answer....

the duel ends when the first contestant is out of chips.....

in the event that both players lose all ten chips at the same time then you go to a tie breaker...

this is similar to the regular round except you only get 4 chips.

a question is asked and 4 possible answers are revealed. The player who answers the question using the fewest number of chips wins the round.....

The winner then plays a second round (same rules) against a new contestant.

Hope that was clear its not as complicated as it may seem....

The questions do very from pop culture (music, film, & television and also celebrity trivia) to geography, history and politics.... so its a broad range not sure how you'd regulate the chips thing but I am intrigued 

I think I've been around you long enough Phil to say you would probably excel at this game.  It really is about all forms of trivia. ABC.com might have it available to watch on their website.

Essentially two contestants go head to head

Each are given 10 chips

They are asked a question with 4 possible answers.

The contests then can place one chip on the proper answer...if they think they know it or

if they don't know they can cover all answers they think are possible. 

if the contestant covers just one answer and is right they keep all the chips but

if the contest is unsure and covers all four answers then they lose the chips that are on the wrong answers but retain the chip over the right answer....

the duel ends when the first contestant is out of chips.....

in the event that both players lose all ten chips at the same time then you go to a tie breaker...

this is similar to the regular round except you only get 4 chips.

a question is asked and 4 possible answers are revealed. The player who answers the question using the fewest number of chips wins the round.....

The winner then plays a second round (same rules) against a new contestant.

Hope that was clear its not as complicated as it may seem....

The questions do very from pop culture (music, film, & television and also celebrity trivia) to geography, history and politics.... so its a broad range not sure how you'd regulate the chips thing but I am intrigued 
...mmm....

I like chips!

A concern I have is how US based the questions will be

A concern I have is how US based the questions will be


looks like Nondiva is from Canada so maybe she will be able to make it less US specific... Canadians are not as self centered as US citizens are... I say that with love lest I offend anyone.

No, I won't Americanize the game up too much. I'll make it country-neutral. So expect questions from all aspects, not just from one country, though US may be somewhat dominated in the trivia, as most issues and events have something to do with the US.

Does the game have to rely on the players being online at the same time?

In some cases, it may. But for the most part, no.  :) So, you interested?

BTW, to add to the rules, a person who gets a question wrong is eliminated, regardless of how many chips he/she may have. So it has a bit of a Greed/Weakest Link twang to the mix.

When will this game begin?

As soon as I get more than two players to sign up. I only need eight players, guys!

On the guarantee that it will work I am in.

I'll give it a shot

Thanks guys! Now, please give me your nicknames. Read several posts back for further verification.  :)

Thanks guys! Now, please give me your nicknames. Read several posts back for further verification.  :)
Nickname? Please have me as my screen name.

I'll use a nickname I use on some other boards

scientistamafier

Ok -J9 is mine

1. snozberries (The TV Junkie)
2. ninny (The -J9)
3. Philip Eno (The Philip Eno)
4. karen (The Scientistamafier)

Okay, I've got 'em down! Is this what you want? Please let me know if you'd like to change them. I'm halfway to starting. I need a couple more players!

1. snozberries (The TV Junkie)
2. ninny (The -J9)
3. Philip Eno (The Philip Eno)
4. karen (The Scientistamafier)

Okay, I've got 'em down! Is this what you want? Please let me know if you'd like to change them. I'm halfway to starting. I need a couple more players!


I'll try and find you a couple...

1. snozberries (The TV Junkie)
2. ninny (The -J9)
3. Philip Eno (The Philip Eno)
4. karen (The Scientistamafier)

Okay, I've got 'em down! Is this what you want? Please let me know if you'd like to change them. I'm halfway to starting. I need a couple more players!


Okay, I'll give it a whirl.

Gibbo (The Stirrer)

Thanks a lot!

1. snozberries (The TV Junkie)
2. ninny (The -J9)
3. Philip Eno (The Philip Eno)
4. karen (The Scientistamafier)
5. Gibbo (The Stirrer)

Just three more spots left! C'mon guys, it's gonna be fun!

Shall I begin? Or are there any more people who wish to play?

Aw I say begin...

Can we start with 5 players?

I say why not? Let's begin! Now, the game will be somewhat tweaked. It's gonna be a Round Robin style game, rather than an elimination type game. Let's pick our first contestant! It is...
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ninny! Now ninny, you can choose who you wish to challenge. Who will it be? snozberries, Philip Eno, karen, or Gibbo? Make your decision, and post it here.

Hmm. I've had the quickest of scans through this thread. Not very good at grasping new rules/ don't like digesting complexities .... and that applies to movie 'thrillers' too, where you have to try to work out what's going on. I quickly 'tune-out' / lose concentration. Still, with some trepidation / doubts, I'll put my name down (screen-name) ... but am expecting an early exit ...

Not sure if I'm gonna hold anyone up, so carry on without me, if I don't 'check in' soon enough ...

So now we have to wait for Janine's reply on the challenge?

Yes. Janine, who would you like to challenge? We have a new challenger, and you may decide to challenge him. Please respond in 72 hours, otherwise I will pick another person on the list.

Well I'm sure I will probably loose to whom ever I choose,but i think I will pick Philip.

Well I'm sure I will probably loose to whom ever I choose,but i think I will pick Philip.
This should be fun?

This should be fun?

Fun for you, you'll be the one winning :)

ooohhhhh I am very excited for this one to start

You both ready? Let's Duel.

This is how it works. Each of you have 10 playing chips. I will read a question, with four possible choices. You will then tell me which of the four answers you'd like to cover up. You may cover one, two, three or four of the answers. Remember, the object of the game is to have as much chips left. Because if you lose all your chips, the game is over. In addition, covering up all four answers is a good strategy, because if you answer even a single question wrong, the game ends. As well, we have a jackpot that will start at $100,000, and will increase based on how many chips have been discarded, which I will explain later on. You ready? Let's Duel!

Screen up.

In 1893, which country was the first in the world to give women the right to vote?

A: Canada
B: United Kingdom
C: Switzerland
D: New Zealand

You have 72 hours to PM me your answers. If you don't, using a random generator, I will select an answer for you, and I will only select up to only two answers to cover for you. Good luck.

I take it this is a game where honor is assumed ... no one's googling/ consulting reference materials, or family/friends .

Reckon I know this answer. I'd want to play all my chips on it ... but still not sure how this all works. Glad I'm not currently involved, so I can watch and learn (?) how it's played.

You both ready? Let's Duel.

This is how it works. Each of you have 10 playing chips. I will read a question, with four possible choices. You will then tell me which of the four answers you'd like to cover up. You may cover one, two, three or four of the answers. Remember, the object of the game is to have as much chips left. Because if you lose all your chips, the game is over. In addition, covering up all four answers is a good strategy, because if you answer even a single question wrong, the game ends. As well, we have a jackpot that will start at $100,000, and will increase based on how many chips have been discarded, which I will explain later on. You ready? Let's Duel!

Screen up.

In 1893, which country was the first in the world to give women the right to vote?

A: Canada
B: United Kingdom
C: Switzerland
D: New Zealand

You have 72 hours to PM me your answers. If you don't, using a random generator, I will select an answer for you, and I will only select up to only two answers to cover for you. Good luck.
Does Janine answer first?

Does Janine answer first?


I don't think it matters, since you have to PM the answers. ;)

I promise not to PM anyone the answer ! I can't be bought !  >:(






Well  ....  :-\\  ... maybe 500 Karma points ?




Maybe 5 Karma points ?  ???




Maybe 1 Karma point ??  ??? ??? 



Yes, my integrity certainly comes at a high price !  >:(


;)  :P    :D

Screen down.

In 1893, which country was the first in the world to give women the right to vote?

A: Canada (Philip Eno)
B: United Kingdom (ninny)
C: Switzerland (Philip Eno)
D: New Zealand (ninny, Philip Eno)

Alright, if the answer is A or C, Philip wins the duel. If the answer is B, Janine wins the Duel. What's the answer?

A: Canada (Philip Eno)
B: United Kingdom (ninny)
C: Switzerland (Philip Eno)
D: New Zealand (ninny, Philip Eno)

You're all in this! Good job! Now, I will take the chips placed on the wrong answers, and add $10,000 for every chip taken. That means that $30,000 is added to the jackpot for a total of:

$130,000

Chip totals:
Janine: 9
Philip: 8

Tight match here. Screen up.

Which of the following is the name of a famous radar line that was used to detect nuclear attacks during the Cold War?
A: MAD
B: DEW
C: ICBM
D: NWA

Time starts now.

(Go on, Mr. Mister. You may start tempting.  ;D)

Screen down.

In 1893, which country was the first in the world to give women the right to vote?

A: Canada (Philip Eno)
B: United Kingdom (ninny)
C: Switzerland (Philip Eno)
D: New Zealand (ninny, Philip Eno)

Alright, if the answer is A or C, Philip wins the duel. If the answer is B, Janine wins the Duel. What's the answer?

A: Canada (Philip Eno)
B: United Kingdom (ninny)
C: Switzerland (Philip Eno)
D: New Zealand (ninny, Philip Eno)

You're all in this! Good job! Now, I will take the chips placed on the wrong answers, and add $10,000 for every chip taken. That means that $30,000 is added to the jackpot for a total of:

$130,000

Chip totals:
Janine: 9
Philip: 8

Tight match here. Screen up.

Which of the following is the name of a famous radar line that was used to detect nuclear attacks during the Cold War?
A: MAD
B: DEW
C: ICBM
D: NWA

Time starts now.

(Go on, Mr. Mister. You may start tempting.  ;D)



Uhm,  :-[  I'm still trying to get the hang of how this game is played. As long as I'm just hit with q/a, I can handle that. The strategies etc;    :-\\

It would appear to me that ninny is currently ahead by one chip ? Looks like she was confident re either UK or NZ, Philip, less so. I knew it. Could I have placed all my chips on it, then had a big lead ?  ???

As for your next q. 'we're ALL in' ?  ??? Am I expected to make a bet here ?

I reckon I might eliminate two possibs here ... thinking I know what they stand for .... but the other two .... maybe one I could stab at (what it might stand for) ....    :-\\

Just had another look at snoz's guideline. Looks like I could've played just one chip, then kept it, so I'd be on 10 right now ?

At what stage do others of us get involved ? When either Phil or ninny goes ?

Yes, good question. Are we all in now or are only Ninny and Philip paying this question?  I know it, I do , I do

You guys will play when the Duel ends. I'll explain further later. Anyways, screen up.

Which of the following is the name of a famous radar line that was used to detect nuclear attacks during the Cold War?
A: MAD (Philip)
B: DEW (Philip, Janine)
C: ICBM (Philip, Janine)
D: NWA (Philip)

Can we end the Duel again? Answer, please!

A: MAD
B: DEW
C: ICBM
D: NWA

The duel continues! Let's take the four chips on the wrong answer, and add $40,000 to the pot. The pot stands at:

$170,000

Chip totals:
Janine: 8
Philip: 5

You'd better use your chips wisely Philip. Here's the next question. Screen up.

The question is Duel math. Read the question carefully.

# of cases on the American version of Deal or No Deal - the ordinal position of the letter G = ?

A: 15
B: 17
C: 19
D: 21

Time starts now.

You guys will play when the Duel ends. I'll explain further later. Anyways, screen up.

Which of the following is the name of a famous radar line that was used to detect nuclear attacks during the Cold War?
A: MAD (Philip)
B: DEW (Philip, Janine)
C: ICBM (Philip, Janine)
D: NWA (Philip)

Can we end the Duel again? Answer, please!

A: MAD
B: DEW
C: ICBM
D: NWA

The duel continues! Let's take the four chips on the wrong answer, and add $40,000 to the pot. The pot stands at:

$170,000

Chip totals:
Janine: 8
Philip: 5

You'd better use your chips wisely Philip. Here's the next question. Screen up.

The question is Duel math. Read the question carefully.

# of cases on the American version of Deal or No Deal - the ordinal position of the letter G = ?

A: 15
B: 17
C: 19
D: 21

Time starts now.



Reckon I'd've covered two there ^.  My reasoning: I believe MAD stands for 'Mutually assured destruction' .... so although relevant, I could rule it out. Similarly, ICBM .... that's 'Intercontinental ballistic missile' .... but not a system, to my knowledge. The other two ..... well, I'm guessing NWA might be 'Northwest Alliance' .... but whether that's right, or was a system. If I could've only guessed one, I'd've gone for DEW .... as I can't even guess what that is. I would've covered NWA and DEW.

You guys will play when the Duel ends. I'll explain further later. Anyways, screen up.

Which of the following is the name of a famous radar line that was used to detect nuclear attacks during the Cold War?
A: MAD (Philip)
B: DEW (Philip, Janine)
C: ICBM (Philip, Janine)
D: NWA (Philip)

Can we end the Duel again? Answer, please!

A: MAD
B: DEW
C: ICBM
D: NWA

The duel continues! Let's take the four chips on the wrong answer, and add $40,000 to the pot. The pot stands at:

$170,000

Chip totals:
Janine: 8
Philip: 5

You'd better use your chips wisely Philip. Here's the next question. Screen up.

The question is Duel math. Read the question carefully.

# of cases on the American version of Deal or No Deal - the ordinal position of the letter G = ?

A: 15
B: 17
C: 19
D: 21

Time starts now.
Now how am I supposed to know that?


The questions do very from pop culture (music, film, & television and also celebrity trivia) to geography, history and politics.... so its a broad range not sure how you'd regulate the chips thing but I am intrigued 

Now how am I supposed to know that?




I see what you mean, Philip. I don't think you from the UK, or me here in Oz would not be able to get away with using most of our chips on this one ....  :\'(

I see what you mean, Philip. I don't think you from the UK, or me here in Oz would not be able to get away with using most of our chips on this one ....   :\'(
Should I take a shot in the dark or place my chips on all four?

Should I take a shot in the dark or place my chips on all four?


Your days look very numbered. If you place 4, you've only 1 left .... and are then almost certainly dead. If you place one .... you've a 75% chance of being wrong. 75 % in university gradings was 'excellent'. Not 'excellent' in your case !  :\'(


I'd be inclined to petition our host to swap the question, to give you a fairer go. Sure, it's possible Janine would be guessing too, in spite of being American ... but this q. does seem a bit unfair in this context. There ... I've stuck up for you !

Wait and see is my advice ! I think you've got 72 hours ! (I predict a substitute question).

:)

You guys will play when the Duel ends. I'll explain further later. Anyways, screen up.

Which of the following is the name of a famous radar line that was used to detect nuclear attacks during the Cold War?
A: MAD (Philip)
B: DEW (Philip, Janine)
C: ICBM (Philip, Janine)
D: NWA (Philip)

Can we end the Duel again? Answer, please!

A: MAD
B: DEW
C: ICBM
D: NWA

The duel continues! Let's take the four chips on the wrong answer, and add $40,000 to the pot. The pot stands at:

$170,000

Chip totals:
Janine: 8
Philip: 5

You'd better use your chips wisely Philip. Here's the next question. Screen up.

The question is Duel math. Read the question carefully.

# of cases on the American version of Deal or No Deal - the ordinal position of the letter G = ?

A: 15
B: 17
C: 19
D: 21

Time starts now.
Who on earth will know the answer to this question, you did promise a broad range of questions but how broad is this? Is it possible to have a change of question?

Who on earth will know the answer to this question, you did promise a broad range of questions but how broad is this? Is it possible to have a change of question?


That's the spirit !  >:(  We're as 'mad as hell' .... and we're not gonna take such questions anymore !  >:(  :P

If you persist    >:( we shall boycott the quiz .... and leave you and Janine to disappear into the moonlight with the 'Jackpot' money !

So there !  >:(













Yeah that should scare him !  >:(












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