Mythology
This Greek hero is known for his strength and performed 12 labors, including slaying the Nemean Lion.
Hercules
This term describes the seasonal movement of animals from one region to another, often in search of food or breeding grounds, and is commonly observed in birds and marine mammals.
Migration
This classic board game involves players buying, trading, and developing properties to bankrupt their opponents, with players aiming to collect as much wealth as possible.
Monopoly
What is the term for a word that has the same meaning as another word?
Synonym
Dice/Dies
This Egyptian god of the dead is known for his judgment of souls and is often depicted with a jackal's head.
Anubis
What is the process called by which some animals, such as frogs and insects, undergo distinct life stages, such as going from larva to an adult
Metamorphosis
This video game series features a famous plumber who often rescues Princess Peach from the antagonist Bowser and is one of the best-selling franchises of all time.
Super Mario
Describe the difference between:
There
Their
They’re
There - a place
Their - ownership
They’re - a state of them (they are)
What series of books (and video games later on) adapted slavic folklore for their "monsters"?
Author of the books is: A.S.
The Witcher
In Slavic mythology, this forest spirit is known for its antlered head and ability to control nature, often appearing as a guardian of the woods.
Leshen (or Leshiy)
This flightless bird, native to New Zealand, is known for its long beak and excellent sense of smell, often considered a symbol of the country's wildlife.
Kiwi
Name at least 5 video games that inspired movies/shows
Pac-Man, Tron, Super Mario, Sonic, Minecraft, Assasins creed, Doom, Pokemon, The Witcher, Tombraider, Need for speed, Resident Evil, The Last of Us, Cup Head, Angry birds, ....
Can you quess how many different meanings the word "set" has?
over 400
(tolerance 100)
What color are the chance cards in the game of Monopoly?
Orange
In Norse mythology, this tree is considered the world tree, connecting the nine realms, and is central to the creation and destruction of the universe.
Yggdrasil
Axolotl, Starfish, Lizards, Deer, Salamanders, Some Crabs
In the game of Chess, which piece has the unique ability to jump over other pieces on the board?
Knight
This term describes a word formed by dropping letters or syllables from another word, leading to a shorter version like "ad" for "advertisement."
an abbreviation
This phenomenon of a collective false memory, describes when a large group of people remembers an event or detail differently than how it actually occurred.
What is the effect called?
The Mandela Effect
This mythical creature in Japanese folklore is often depicted as a shape-shifting fox that can be either benevolent or malevolent, known for its trickster attributes.
Kitsune
Platypus is a mammal adapted for water.
It also has a few special abilities, can you name at least one?
Electrolocation, Venom in their hind legs, Milk secretion from their skin, Egg-laying
In "Catan," what resource is considered the most valuable and is needed to build cities and purchase development cards, especially in the later stages of the game?
Basic game: Wheat, Stone, Brick, Wood, Sheep
Wheat
Who contributed the most to the english language?
Inventing new words and phrases
William Shakespear
what is a group of crows called?
e.g. - a group of cattle is called a "herd"
Murder