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Life's a Game Trivia Quiz

Ten games (mostly board games) are hidden in this mixed bag of puzzles. See how many you can figure out.

A multiple-choice quiz by zorba_scank. Estimated time: 6 mins.

Author
zorba_scank

Time
6 mins

Type
Multiple Choice

Quiz #
349,610

Updated
Dec 03 21

# Qns
10

Difficulty
Average

Avg Score
7 / 10

Plays
572

Question 1 of 10

1. Rebus: Combine synonyms for the terms given to form a board game.

War + Sea Vessel

Answer: (One Word)

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Question 2 of 10

2. Anagrams: Rearrange the letters to form a board game.

IRKS

Answer: (One Word)

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Question 3 of 10

3. Anagrams: Rearrange the letters to form a board game.

OUR BELT

Answer: (One Word)

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Question 4 of 10

4. Fractured Words: Say the words out loud and a board game should spring to mind.

Miss Treed Eight

Answer: (Two Words)

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Question 5 of 10

5. Fractured Words: Say the words out loud and a board game should spring to mind.

Czech hearse

Answer: (One Word)

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Question 6 of 10

6. In Other Words: Try to figure out this board game from the synonym used to describe it.

Hint

Answer: (One Word; American version of the game)

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Question 7 of 10

7. In Other Words: Try to figure out this board game from the synonyms used to describe it.

In Search of the Non Essential

Answer: (Two Words)

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Question 8 of 10

8. Wordwise: Figure out the game through this rebus type of wordplay.

GBO

Answer: (One Word)

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Question 9 of 10

9. Wordwise: Figure out the game through this rebus type of wordplay.

4-4-4-4-4-4-4-4-4

Answer: (Two Words)

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Question 10 of 10

10. Wordwise: Figure out the board game through this rebus type of wordplay.

M
OPOLY

Answer: (One Word)

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Quiz Answer Key and Fun Facts

1. Rebus: Combine synonyms for the terms given to form a board game. War + Sea Vessel

Answer: Battleship

First created as a game played with paper and pencil, this game of strategy for two players involves a battle of wits with each trying to destroy the other's naval fleet.

2. Anagrams: Rearrange the letters to form a board game. IRKS

Answer: Risk

Originally known as the "Conquest of the World", this game can be played by two to six players with the aim of dominating the world.

3. Anagrams: Rearrange the letters to form a board game. OUR BELT

Answer: Trouble

In "Trouble" players compete to finish first by moving all their four counters around the board in the shortest time.

4. Fractured Words: Say the words out loud and a board game should spring to mind. Miss Treed Eight

Answer: Mystery Date

Created for young girls, the object of the game is to create a complete outfit matching that of the date.

5. Fractured Words: Say the words out loud and a board game should spring to mind. Czech hearse

Answer: Checkers

Also known as English draughts in the UK, the game is played by two players on a board with eight by eight squares. Each player tries to move his pieces to the opposite end, at which the piece is crowned a 'king' and can then move freely on the board capturing the opponent's pieces.

6. In Other Words: Try to figure out this board game from the synonym used to describe it. Hint

Answer: Clue

Clue, known as Cluedo in the UK, is a mystery game that can be played by up to six players. The object of the game is to solve a murder mystery by answering three questions - Who is the murderer? Where did the murder take place? Which weapon was used to commit the crime?

7. In Other Words: Try to figure out this board game from the synonyms used to describe it. In Search of the Non Essential

Answer: Trivial Pursuit

A trivia based board game which includes questions on general knowledge and popular culture.

8. Wordwise: Figure out the game through this rebus type of wordplay. GBO

Answer: Bingo

B in Go

Numbers are randomly entered into a grid and then struck off as they are called out in random order. The first player to achieve a predetermined pattern is declared the winner.

9. Wordwise: Figure out the game through this rebus type of wordplay. 4-4-4-4-4-4-4-4-4

Answer: Connect Four

A two player game where players race to place four of their markers in a row before their opponent can.

10. Wordwise: Figure out the board game through this rebus type of wordplay. M OPOLY

Answer: Monopoly

M on Opoly

Players buy and sell property, collect rent from others, and try to avoid bankruptcy in this board game.

Source: Author zorba_scank

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