Objective

In “Questions You Shouldn’t Know the Answer To,” teams compete by answering trivia questions that are typically associated with the opposite gender’s interests. The team that answers the most questions correctly wins the game.

Game Setup

Players:

The game supports 2 to unlimited players, but we recommend at least 4 for effective team play.

Minimum Age:

Players should be at least 8 years old.

Duration:

The game lasts between 30-60 minutes.

Items Needed:

• A set of trivia questions divided by typical gender knowledge (e.g., questions for girls about boys’ interests and vice versa).
• Scorecards and pens for tracking points.
• A timer (optional).
• A buzzer or bell (optional).

Game Area

Arrange a comfortable seating area where teams can sit separately and discuss among themselves while still hearing the questions clearly.

Rules and Gameplay

Setup

• Divide the Players: Form two teams, Girls and Boys.
• Prepare the Questions: Ensure you have a balanced set of trivia questions typically known by each gender.

How to Play

• Starting the Game: Flip a coin to decide which team answers first.
• Asking Questions: The host poses a question to the current team. If it’s the Girls’ turn, ask them a question that boys typically know, and vice versa for the Boys.
• Answering: Teams have 30 seconds to discuss and respond to the question.
• Scoring:
  • Award a point for a correct answer.
  • If the answer is wrong, allow the opposite team a chance to steal the point.
• Alternate Turns: Keep alternating turns between the teams until you have asked all the questions.

Game Flow

• Rounds: Play multiple rounds, each consisting of a set number of questions (e.g., 10 questions per round).
• Time Limit: Optionally, impose a time limit for each response to maintain a lively pace.

Winning the Game

• Final Score: Tally the points at the end of all rounds.
• Winner: The team with the highest score wins the game, “Questions You Shouldn’t Know the Answer To.”

Game Tips

• Balance the Questions: Make sure the questions are neither too difficult nor too easy for either team.
• Encourage Teamwork: Urge players to discuss answers with their teammates to enhance accuracy.
• Keep It Fun: Focus on making the game fun and educational, promoting laughter and friendly competition.

Conclusion

Enjoy playing “Questions You Shouldn’t Know the Answer To” and discover who knows more about the opposite gender!