Foodie Heaven
Tabletop Games
Feeling 'Blue'
Popular Portland Attractions
100
In this popular Food Network show hosted by Ted Allen, "chefs must create dishes from mystery basket ingredients under strict time limits." The Hive has its own version of this competition. Which foodie show is this?
Chopped
(Available on Hulu, Prime, and YouTube)
100
At SCCA, we have a tricky, technical name for this kind of tabletop card game, which has several different variations. We use a name for it that focuses on the math-based skills of calculation and appraising. It often uses "chips" to keep track of things. Which tabletop card game are we talking about?
Poker, of course!
100
What is the largest animal in the world?
Blue whale!!
100
Outside its country of origin, this popular Portland garden is the largest of its kind in the whole world! Nearby the Rose Garden and Washington Park, it is a lovely example of what the plants and landscaping of its origin country look like.
Portland Japanese Garden!
200
Many food tourists choose to go to this country to taste the cuisines of its different regions. In Tuscany, you can find a good Pappa al Pomodoro, in Florence, a nice Bistecca alla Fiorentina awaits you, and in southern regions like Sicily, Pasta con le Sarde will make you a believer! Which country is this?
Italy!!!
200
This tabletop game is a tiny, indoor version of a bigger, outdoor game, and it became an official Olympic sport in 1988! SCCA uses the balls of this sport for crafting sometimes, and The Hive used to have one of these tables downstairs in the Cave. Which game is it?
Ping-Pong, or Table Tennis!
200
In this children's show, a man asks household objects that are somehow alive and able to talk to help him solve various tiny mysteries with the help of his faithful dog companion, who seems to always know the answer to the mystery as she leaves him the clues...very sus if you ask me
Blue's Clues
200
This large indoor gathering place used to be called the Rose Garden Arena. It's home to our local professional basketball team. It also hosts concerts and sporting events such as Wrestlemania and Monster Truck shows! Which Portland attraction is this?
The Moda Center!
300
In Buñol, Spain each year, La Tomatina is a festival where roughly 20,000 or more participants go through at least 100 metric tons of overripe tomatoes to achieve their goal. What are they doing, and what is it the World's Largest of?
They throw tomatoes at each other in the World's Largest Food Fight!!!
300
This classic roleplay game is full of adventure, combines dice rolling rules with storytelling, and has been featured in many TV shows and films, including Stranger Things. Which game is it?
Dungeons and Dragons, or D&D!!!
300
Very high in nutrients called antioxidants, these delicious, round fruits are often served frozen by themselves, can be in a pie, or might even be something you pick yourself during summer! What are they???
Blueberries!
300
This Portland-area attraction is one of the region's best places to visit in the summer to pick berries and spend time on the beach. In the fall, its famous for its corn mazes, pumpkins patches, and horse-drawn wagon rides. It is located in the North West part of Portland, but is nearer to the city of St. Helen's than Portland itself...which Portland attraction is this?
Sauvie Island!!!
400
This country is the world's highest producer of rice. Second place is India, and combined they produce half the world's rice! Popular kinds of rice in this country are Wuchang, Forbidden Rice, and Japonica. Which rice-loving country is this?
China!!!
400
The earliest known version of this popular board game was called The Landlord's Game, which was meant to show "how rents enrich property owners and impoverish tenants" (Wikipedia). You can buy, sell, and auction properties, build hotel empires, and strategically earn your way past your opponents until you own most or all of the wealth. Which classic tabletop game, that takes a long time to play and is known to start arguments, is this?
Monopoly!
400
Who narrates the BBC documentary series Blue Planet?
David Attenborough
400
You can tour this mansion that sits atop one of the West Hills overlooking downtown Portland. Built in 1914 for The Oregonian publisher and his wife, it was purchased by the City of Portland in 1964 and has been preserved beautifully since. The mansion itself has 46 rooms, and many films and TV shows have used it as a backdrop for their filming because of its grandeur. Which famous Portland attraction is this?
The Pittock Mansion, of course!
500
This American city is known for its culinary culture. A December 2025 study found that it ranks #2 in the U.S. for food tourism! Its food festivals, restaurants, markets, food carts, and farm-to-plate experiences make it worth visiting for tasty treats! In fact, it was announced recently that world-renowned chef and foodie James Beard is opening a huge market in the downtown of this city in 2027, something the locals can't wait for! Which city is this???
Portland, Oregon, of course! We get to call this food paradise home!!!
500
Stephenson Elementary hosted a regional championship series of this classic tabletop game recently, and some of you smarties may have been involved or know someone who was! This is a game of strategy, patience, and skill, and utilizes the same board as checkers. Which game is this???
Chess!
500
Which country doesn’t have blue on its flag?
1. Argentina
2. France
3. Italy
4. Finland
3. Italy!
500
This popular Portland attraction first opened in 1905 and is now one of oldest continually operating theme parks in the U.S. It hosts around 900,000 visitors a year, easily one of Portland's biggest attractions. What is it?
Oaks Park!