Ultimate Trivia Showdown
Showdown is Buzztime’s ultimate head-to-head experience, designed for players who thrive on fast thinking and friendly competition. If you enjoy competitive trivia, Showdown delivers quick rounds where every answer counts and every second can make the difference between winning and losing.
How to Play Showdown in Your Local Bar or Restaurant
Get Started
Visit one of our Buzztime venues found here! Once you’re there, ask your server for a tablet or download the Buzztime Trivia app. Simply follow the prompts to log in, register for an account, or play as a guest.
Answer Questions
You will be asked 41 questions over six rounds: Warmup, Countdown, Categories, Lightning, Pyramid, and Final Showdown.
Win & Compete
The person with the highest local cumulative total wins the game. Your scores will be ranked against other players across the network!
What Is Showdown?
Unlike traditional quiz games, Showdown pits players against one another in a series of rapid-fire questions covering a wide range of topics, including history, science, sports, entertainment, geography, and pop culture. The fast-paced format rewards both knowledge and speed, creating an exciting challenge for casual players and trivia veterans alike.
For Competitive players
- Full hour of competitive trivia
- Weekly Tuesday night event
- Head-to-head competition
- Test your skill against the bests
- Intense showdown format
Why Showdown Stands Out
Showdown takes bar trivia to the next level by creating a more competitive experience. Instead of simply answering questions, players battle for the highest score in real time, making every decision and every second matter. The variety of categories ensures that everyone has a chance to shine, while the fast pace keeps the excitement high from start to finish.
Whether you’re playing with coworkers after work, challenging friends during trivia night, or meeting new rivals at your favorite venue, Showdown offers an interactive experience that’s fun, social, and highly competitive.
Fast questions. Real-time scoring. One winner.
Showdown is perfect for bars, restaurants, breweries, and entertainment venues that want to spark friendly rivalry. Players compete using their phones, earn points with every correct answer, and climb the leaderboard to prove they’re the ultimate Showdown champion. It’s fast-paced, competitive, and keeps the excitement going from the first question to the final score.
Showdown Schedule
| Date | Category |
|---|---|
| 8/4/2026 | STRANGER THINGS |
| 8/4/2026 | ELVIS |
| 8/4/2026 | AMERICAN CAR COMPANIES |
| 8/4/2026 | CLASSIC FILMS |
| 8/4/2026 | HARRY POTTER |
| 8/4/2026 | NEW ORLEANS |
| 8/11/2026 | PAUL MCCARTNEY |
| 8/11/2026 | SUPERHEROES |
| 8/11/2026 | CALIFORNIA |
| 8/11/2026 | ITALIAN FOOD |
| 8/11/2026 | BROADWAY |
| 8/11/2026 | DISNEY |
| 8/18/2026 | 80S MOVIES |
| 8/18/2026 | FRIENDS |
| 8/18/2026 | MUSIC |
| 8/18/2026 | GERMAN WORDS |
| 8/18/2026 | US PRESIDENTS |
| 8/18/2026 | GEOGRAPHY |
Ready for the Challenge?
If you’re looking for exciting competitive trivia that rewards quick thinking and broad knowledge, Showdown is the perfect game. Visit a participating Buzztime location, join the action, and experience why Showdown is one of the most exciting pub trivia games available.
Gather your team, visit a participating Buzztime location near you here, and see if you can become the next Buzztime Hollywood trivia champion.
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