This quiz relates to cricketers who died prematurely - some tragically, all far too young. Some interesting stories here!
Average, 10 Qns, huw27,
Nov 11 21
Category:
Cricket Players
I'll give you a song, a year, some of the cast and a bit of the plot - and you work out the movie. If you get stuck, you can always ask me to hum the song.. Have fun!
Average, 10 Qns, huw27,
Oct 02 13
Category:
Name It - Average 10
An even more basic introduction to cricket than the last one that went down so well with you all. Learn more about the greatest game on earth!
Easier, 10 Qns, huw27,
May 22 08
Category:
Cricket
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Some quintessential Brits for you to recognize - with some little hints to point you in the right direction!
Easier, 10 Qns, huw27,
Oct 07 24
Category:
U.K. People
Our friendly Welsh globetrotter Dai the Dap visits places outside Wales which for various reasons have a Welsh version of their name. Can you work out, using some of Dai's clues, where in the world he is?
Average, 10 Qns, huw27,
Mar 24 15
Category:
Welsh
I saw this on a tea towel in a souvenir shop in Cardiff - and thought they'd make a fun quiz for people to enjoy, whilst learning a little bit about the Welsh psyche! Please have your lighthearted head on before attempting this quiz!
Easier, 10 Qns, huw27,
Mar 01 19
Category:
Mixed Wales
Most sports have a language all to themselves, and cricket is no different. Here are some expressions often heard around a cricket match. You should be able to make some sense of most of them!
Easier, 10 Qns, huw27,
Sep 28 08
Category:
Cricket
Walk around a cricket ground on a lovely summer's evening, and you're likely to hear more than just the sounds of the birds chirping in the trees. Here are just some of the other sounds that may disturb your peace!
Easier, 10 Qns, huw27,
Dec 31 09
Category:
Cricket
I'll give you a question as the clue, then one of the four options will give a word that rhymes with it; eg. given clue - the UK band that had the hit "Tiger Feet" = Mud. Correct clue; A fluid that runs through the body (Blood).
Average, 10 Qns, huw27,
Jan 09 24
Category:
Word Fun
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The concept of the Welsh nation has been around for a long time, so there is plenty of Welsh history. Here's a real whistle stop tour of some of it!
Average, 10 Qns, huw27,
Feb 23 13
Category:
Welsh History
This is a delightful little gastronomic tour of Wales, discovering some of its indigenous food and drink along the way. I hope it doesn't make you too hungry!
Average, 10 Qns, huw27,
Sep 30 08
Category:
European Food Mix
Dai the Dap likes nothing better than to sing along to a Welsh "classic". Enjoy a sing along with him - and score some fun points in the "Land of Song"! All answers easy if you Google them.
Average, 10 Qns, huw27,
May 07 09
Category:
Welsh Music
"Llan" is a common prefix or suffix to place names in the Welsh language. It is generally translated as "a piece of consecrated land" - but it appears in all sorts of place names - and here are just some of them!
Average, 10 Qns, huw27,
May 06 08
Category:
Wales
"Charge!" by Justin Pollard is an anthology of some strange tales in Military History. You don't have to have read the book to score well and enjoy this quiz - a lively imagination will be a good help as well!
Difficult, 10 Qns, huw27,
Jul 13 12
Category:
War History
Some famous quick bowlers from the world of cricket - with the aid of the clues, and a bit of Geographical knowledge, you should be able to score highly with these swift practitioners!
Average, 10 Qns, huw27,
Jul 24 08
Category:
Cricket Players
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For those who have traveled a bit around the English countryside, your flabber may not be that gasted by some of these place names. For others seeing them for the first time--they're all real, honestly!
Average, 10 Qns, Huw27,
Oct 28 21
Category:
Place Names
These terms are all words that are associated to particular sports from all over the world. Test your sports knowledge - and maybe discover a new sport you might want to take up!
Easier, 10 Qns, huw27,
Jan 04 09
Category:
What Sport Is It?
"Texas" is a name which conjures up all sorts of images from many walks of life - and this quiz will take you on a ramble around just some of them.
Average, 10 Qns, Huw27,
Feb 15 21
Category:
Mixed Texas
Follow this quiz through, and you'll probably learn a fair bit about how runs are scored at cricket. Plenty of clues and repeating themes so everyone can score a maximum here!
Easier, 10 Qns, huw27,
Aug 25 15
Category:
Cricket
This quiz is about the very basic ideas behind the game of cricket. It's aimed mainly at those people who know nothing whatsoever about cricket, but may want to learn a teeny bit about it!
Average, 10 Qns, Huw27,
May 20 08
Category:
Cricket
How many of these Welsh people from all walks of life can you recognize? Plenty of hidden clues to help you!
Average, 10 Qns, huw27,
Aug 04 16
Category:
Wales
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The Joneses have spread far and wide beyond the borders of Wales - here is a quiz about some of them!
Average, 10 Qns, huw27,
Apr 30 15
Category:
Same Surname
Cricket, in the bright sunshine, can be a feast for the eyes in more ways than one. Here's a pretty simple quiz looking at some of the colours that you can enjoy whilst watching it !
Average, 10 Qns, huw27,
Sep 26 08
Category:
Cricket
The Anaconda is the world's largest snake. Find out a bit more about these fascinating creatures - and see if you can find some of the obscure references to them in some of my other quizzes. I think it's called a fatal fascination!
Average, 10 Qns, huw27,
Aug 19 24
Category:
Snakes
These basics of cricket quizzes seem to be going down very well with everyone, so here's some more of the same - enjoy, score some points, and learn some more about the greatest game on earth!
Average, 10 Qns, huw27,
Jun 16 08
Category:
Cricket
Cricket is a game full of numbers - here are some you may know, or should be able to work out - have fun!
Average, 10 Qns, huw27,
Jun 24 08
Category:
Cricket
There were 10 full members of the International Cricket Council at the turn of the century. I'll give you one of the more famous cricketers from each country, and you work out which country they played for!
Average, 10 Qns, huw27,
Jan 01 10
Category:
Cricket Players
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All about "Welsh" people who've been seen on screens the world over. A couple of these "Taffys" may well surprise you - and beware of a few red herrings (or should that be sewin?) as well!
Average, 10 Qns, huw27,
Dec 18 18
Category:
UK Celebs
This quiz is all to do with birds that have played some part in my life. On reading through it, you may think me quite urbane - or more likely, just a little bit odd. Have fun getting to know my birds!
Tough, 10 Qns, Huw27,
Aug 15 21
Category:
Thematic Birds
This is the fifth and final novel of Anne Perry's historical series - just a little 20th century history knowledge should help you score well and enjoy this quiz!
Average, 10 Qns, huw27,
Mar 10 09
Category:
Perry, Anne
"Aber" is a prefix to many place names in Wales - and other places in Europe and beyond! I hope you enjoy having a brief look at a few of these "Abers" from around the world.
Average, 10 Qns, huw27,
Sep 18 18
Category:
Place Names
Ever been to Wales? Ever wondered why each place seems to have two names? That's because Wales has two languages, and the Welsh name for a place is always shown alongside the English name. Can you work out which place name is translated as which?
Average, 10 Qns, huw27,
Dec 27 16
Category:
Welsh
Some of these Welsh words will be obvious - with others, you'll need to follow the clues. But have fun, learn some Welsh - and score some points!
Average, 10 Qns, huw27,
Jul 20 08
Category:
Welsh
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Cardiff has a rich sporting history, as well as a wide selection of international sporting venues. Easy points for sports fans here - and plenty of clues for those just wanting to learn something about sport in the Welsh capital!
Average, 10 Qns, huw27,
Oct 20 08
Category:
UK
Animals have played an important part in the history of various sports across the world. Have fun with this lighthearted celebration of sporting animals!
Average, 10 Qns, huw27,
Oct 13 09
Category:
Animals in Sports
The first place starts with A. Follow the clues, use an atlas if needs be, and enjoy a bit of an alphabetical trip around some of Europe's interesting locations.
Average, 10 Qns, huw27,
Sep 18 24
Category:
European Geography for Kids
Have you ever stopped and thought about how everyday objects and inventions got their names? Here's a chance for you to do so!
Tough, 10 Qns, huw27,
Aug 26 17
Category:
Thematic Unique Ideas
You don't have to be a cricket expert to score well and enjoy this quiz about some strange and surprising cricketing trivia!
Tough, 10 Qns, huw27,
Feb 10 10
Category:
Cricket Challenge
The "Wrong 'Un" is a cricketing term for a ball that turns the "wrong" way - but here, you've only got to pick the odd one out! Easiest 10 in the world for the cricketing buff - but with the Capitalized Clues, there should be something for everyone here!
Average, 10 Qns, huw27,
Oct 15 08
Category:
Cricket
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Cardiff is allegedly Europe's fastest growing capital city - yet it's still small enough to get around it quite easily - and this is what you can do by playing this quiz !
Average, 10 Qns, Huw27,
Jul 01 17
Category:
Mixed Wales
By the end of this quiz you should be able to make, and enjoy Welsh Cakes - my favourite type of cake - just like my Mamgu used to make them!
Tough, 10 Qns, huw27,
Aug 18 08
Category:
Cakes
All the answers are TV cop shows - but the clue refers to something else about the stars, the setting - or even the theme tune!
Average, 10 Qns, huw27,
Jul 06 09
Category:
Something in Common
There's trivia - then there's this sort of thing which keeps Dai the Dap awake at night wondering why some people... Anyway, expect to learn something new here - totally useless, but new!
Tough, 10 Qns, huw27,
Apr 15 17
Category:
Mixed 10 Qn Tough A
Your team is cruising along, plenty of wickets in hand, no apparent terror in the pitch and then suddenly.. this quiz is about some of the most dramatic batting collapses in Test cricket!
Tough, 10 Qns, huw27,
Oct 09 09
Category:
Test Cricket
The Refugees have found a person who shares a birthday with 10 different members of the team. From the clues, can you guess who's probably more famous than a Refugee?
Average, 10 Qns, Huw27,
Aug 08 09
Category:
People by Birthday
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In fact, you don't need to have "played creckett" at all to score handsomely and have some fun with this quiz on some of cricket's historical eccentricities!
Tough, 10 Qns, huw27,
Dec 19 08
Category:
Cricket Challenge
Glamorgan are Wales' only First Class cricket team - how many of these Glamorgan players from the 1960s onwards can you recognize ?
Difficult, 10 Qns, Huw27,
Mar 15 08
Category:
England
Some cricketers have had to come out with some really strange excuses for missing a game. Have some fun finding out about some really freaky injuries that have occurred over the years!
Difficult, 10 Qns, huw27,
Dec 23 13
Category:
Cricket Challenge
Outside Halves, Fly Halves, First Five Eights - or commonly known as "Number 10" ! This quiz is about some of the greatest Number 10's from around the world.
Difficult, 10 Qns, Huw27,
Mar 17 08
Category:
Rugby Union
Cardiff City has been our "family" club for three generations now. Here is a mixture of questions about them, a bit of history, a bit of myth!
Tough, 10 Qns, huw27,
May 08 08
Category:
Cardiff City