Word Play Games
What word game was first published in a 1913 edition of the New York World by British journalist Arthur Wynne? Answer: a crossword puzzle
What word game was first published in a 1913 edition of the New York World by British journalist Arthur Wynne? Answer: a crossword puzzle
Which MLB team won the World Series in 1993 in game six, thanks to a Joe Carter’s walk-off three run home run? Answer: Toronto Blue Jays
What specialty knife’s name translates from Italian to mean “half moon” after the shape of the blade, or blades? Answer: Mezzaluna
What actor, host, and food enthusiast was the original host of the Travel Channel show “Man vs Food“? Answer: Adam Richman
In the HALO video game series, what is the name of the AI that assists Master Chief in his missions? Answer: Cortana
Three different pitchers managed to do it one season, by who was the last MLB pitcher to pitch a perfect game in 2012? Answer: Félix Hernández (on August 15th)
Originally released in 2006 by Hershey’s, what salty-sweet candy bar consists of chocolate, peanuts, peanut butter, caramel, and pretzels? Answer: Reese’s Take 5
In the 2016 NBA Finals, what team made a historic comeback from a 3-1 deficit to defeat the Golden State Warriors and win their first-ever NBA championship? Answer: Cleveland Cavaliers
Originally called, “Lexiko” by it’s creator Alfred Mosher Butts, what game was invented in 1938? Answer: Scrabble
In the classic card game Bridge, what is the term for the player who assists the declarer by following specific instructions and playing their cards accordingly? Answer: Dummy