Board Game History
The word "backgammon" is derived from the Middle English words "baec", meaning back, and "gamen", meaning what?
What is "game"
On the east coast of Cape Bathurst in the Northwest Territories, the aptly-named Smoking Hills are called that for what reason?
What is because they are always on fire
This cartoon theme answers the age old question of "who lives in a pineapple under the sea?"
Who is Spongebob Squarepants
The murder mystery game Cluedo (known in English as Clue) was created by English musician Anthony Pratt during which world war?
What is World War II
Ontario's Wasaga Beach is the largest freshwater beach in the world, and is located on the shore of which Great Lake?
What is Lake Huron
The theme song for the American animated sitcom American Dad starts with the line "Good morning ___!"
What is "U.S.A.!"
The origins of Snakes and Ladders can be traced all the way back to the 19th century in this large country in South Asia.
What is India
This city in Saskatchewan is notable for being at the very center of the continent of North America
What is Regina
The 1980's show The Golden Girls' iconic theme song ended with this equally iconic line: "You would see the biggest gift would be from me, and the card attached would say _____ ___ ___ _____ _ ______."
What is "thank you for being a friend".
Monopoly is one of the best-selling board games in history, but the first recorded version of the game was released in 1903 by Elizabeth Magie and was given the very specific title of The _________ Game.
What is The Landlords Game
Don't try paragliding off of Nunavut's Mount Thor, scaling to 4,100 ft, it is the tallest what on Earth?
What is the tallest vertical drop on Earth
"Hey baby, I hear the blues are calling. This iconic sitcom's theme really gets you thinking about tossed salads and scrambled eggs.
What is Frasier
The first evidence of board games dates back over 7,000 years, before mankind had even developed written language. These games were played using small, painted stones with curved edges and are used in almost every single board game today.
What are dice
The Dead Sea in the Middle East is known the world over for water so buoyant you can’t sink. This is attributed to its high salt content making it denser than fresh water. However, this phenomenon can also be found in this lake located in Saskatchewan.
What is Manitou Lake
Will Smith not only became the Prince of Rap, but also, according to this theme song, the Prince of ___ ___.
What is Bel Air