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100
Early versions of this game, in which a player uses plastic flippers to move small metal balls around a board of obstacles, were called Bagatelle, Ballyhoo, and Bingo.
Pinball machine
The Humpty Dumpty pinball machine, introduced in 1947, was the first to have flippers. Before that, players relied solely on gravity and bumpers to score points.
100
Fastest animal on earth?
Cheetah
100
Which four targets would have to be hit to total exactly 60?
35 + 8 + 2 + 15 = 60
100
Name the four members of the band The Beatles
The four men in The Beatles were John Lennon, Paul McCartney, George Harrison, and Ringo Starr.
100
This scientist created the 3 laws of physics/gravity with an experience with an apple?
Issac Newton
100
What popular game involves players marking off numbers on a card as they are randomly called out, with the goal of reaching a specific pattern or filling the entire card for a win?
Bingo
Locals in the United Kingdom have coined a charming term for the beloved game of bingo, referring to it as “housey-housey.” This nickname signifies the lively and sociable atmosphere that often accompanies bingo games across the country.
100
What type of needlecraft uses a single hook to create fabric from loops of yarn?
Crochet
The crochet process hooks the loops together directly on the piece, while in knitting the stitches are held on the needle.
200
What popular toy, introduced in 1963, allows children to bake small cakes and cookies using a lightbulb as a heat source?
Easy-Bake Oven
A regular 100-watt incandescent lightbulb originally heated the oven.
200
What animal/fish is Nemo from Finding Nemo?
Clownfish
200
What is the phrase?
Trail Mix
200
Which spice girls name is Scary Spice?
Mel B.
200
what was the first vegetable grown in space?
Potato
200
What is the name of the ancient game of strategy played on a checkered board with 64 squares and 32 pieces?
Chess
Chess is commonly known as the “royal game” due to its close association with intellectual ability and strategic acuity
200
What item of clothing originally worn by professional dancers became an essential fashion item in the 1980s? Hint: These gained popularity after the release of the teen film Flashdance, which premiered in 1983.
Leg warmers
Madonna and Cyndi Lauper also contributed to the leg warmer fashion trend of the 1980s.
300
What mechanical drawing toy, introduced in 1960, allows users to create images by turning two knobs to control a stylus that moves through a layer of aluminum powder?
Etch A Sketch
French electrician Andre Cassagnes discovered the concept when he made pencil marks on one side of a translucent decal and realized he could see them on the other side.
300
The only animal that can’t jump?
Elephants
300
What is the phrase
Steps backwards
300
Which Oceanic country was The Lord of the Rings filmed in?
New Zealand
300
Who invented the Light Bulb?
Thomas Edison
300
What puzzle has a grid of letters containing hidden words, where players need to find and circle the words in the puzzle?
Word Search
The first word search was published in March of 1968 in The Selenby Digest to boost advertisement sales. The search was Oklahoma-themed and featured the names of cities and towns in the state.
300
Damask, houndstooth, and tartan are all types of what?
Fabric patterns
Damask is often made with luxury materials and creates a feeling of opulence. Houndstooth is a checked pattern with irregular points, and tartans are a plaid often seen on Scottish kilts.
400
What iconic toy, invented in 1943, consists of a helical spring that “walks” downstairs, stretches, and bounces in various ways?
Slinky
Mechanical engineer Richard James accidentally invented the Slinky while developing springs to stabilize sensitive equipment on ships.
400
What is the slowest animal in the world?
Sloth
400
What is the phrase?
More often than not
400
This star played Rachel in Friends?
Jennifer Anniston
400
Who is on the canadian $20 bill? (hint:woman)
Queen Elizabeth 2
400
In what two-player game do players place ships on a grid and try to guess the location of their opponent’s ships to sink them?
Battleship
The original version of Battleship was initially played with pen and paper, and it was not until 1967 that the Milton Bradley company introduced reusable plastic pieces
400
What designer created the little black dress in 1926?
Coco Chanel
The dress was a simple, elegant, and versatile piece that could be dressed up or down depending on the occasion.
500
Which 1940s toy, created as a modeling compound for cleaning wallpaper, became popular as children’s sculpting material?
Play-Doh
Kay Zufall, a nursery school teacher, played a crucial role in the transformation of Play-Doh. She discovered it was excellent for making Christmas ornaments with her students and shared this information with the struggling company
500
This animal has the highest blood pressure?
Giraffe
500
Which four targets would have to be hit to total exactly 125?
20 + 44 + 31 + 30 = 125
500
Who’s real name is Calvin Cordozar Broadus Jr? (hint rapper)
Snoop Dogg
500
Who was the first man to land on the moon? (hint: American)
Neil Armstrong
500
What game depicts a winding, rainbow-colored path through various candy-themed locations?
Candy Land
The creator of Candy Land, Eleanor Abbott, was a retired schoolteacher who, in 1948, was diagnosed with polio. During her stay in a San Diego hospital, she found herself surrounded by children with the same diagnosis and created the game as a way to keep them entertained.
500
What was the most popular shoe worn by players when the NBA started in 1949?
Chuck Taylors, or Converse Converse is the company that makes Chuck Taylors (aka “Chucks”). Fun fact: Before Chuck Taylor went to work for Converse, he served as a captain in the Air Force and coached regional basketball teams.