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Trivia CA is just me, Chris O'Brien! I am an independent trivia host who writes every single question myself and host (almost) every game I write, primarily in the Berkeley area.

Trivia games with Trivia CA are never ticketed, always free-to-play, and there are always prizes to the top teams!

I believe a good trivia night brings people together and brings them closer--and not just physically. My games are designed to inspire conversation, encourage deeper bonds, and through friendly competition, foster community. My trivia games are welcoming, friendly, and fun!

The standard Trivia CA game features 6 rounds and 60 questions of general knowledge trivia--a mix of topics, ranging in difficulty, including a picture round and a music clue round.

While I always do my best to make serious efforts to include a wide range of topics in each game, the Trivia CA style leans toward current events and pop culture, popular media of the last 25 years, and the odd and unexpected places where old overlaps with new, niche intersects with the mainstream, and the intellectual collides with terminally online brainrot.

It's my hope that when a question is easy for you, you'll still feel excited I included the topic in the game and when a question is hard, you'll laugh when you hear the correct answer--whether you were right or wrong!

Currently, I host as Trivia CA for Wednesday Night Trivia, every week starting right at 7pm at Bobby G's Pizzeria on University in Berkeley and Thirsty Thursday Trivia, every Thursday night at The BreakRoom starting at 7pm on Shattuck in Berkeley.

On the 1st Monday of each month, I run a special THEME trivia night at Raleigh's Pub on Telegraph, just off the Cal campus. Up next is Taylor Swift Trivia on Monday October 6th at 7pm!

On the 3rd Monday of each month, Raleigh's will also host my Trivia CA standard game of classic team trivia, right at 7pm.

Once per month (usually the 2nd Tuesday), I'll also be running a special theme game at Bobby G's Pizzeria. Previously we've done The Office, FRIENDS, Taylor Swift, and Bob's Burgers*.* Look out for new events for those special theme games.

See below for a basic calendar of games :)

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Because prep and presenting the game is so consuming, I am usually not able to organize or manage teams for group members. I'd like this group and its events to be a way for members to connect and plan ahead to meet up and play together. Please always feel free to bring as many non-member friends as you'd like to each game--keeping in mind I typically have a soft team size limit of 7 players to a team.

Weekly Trivia Games

  • Wednesdays 7pm @ Bobby G's Pizzeria
  • Thursdays 7pm @ The BreakRoom

Monthly / Rotating Trivia Games

  • 1st Monday each month: Varying theme trivia @ Raleigh's Pub (10/6 Taylor Swift)
  • 3rd Monday each month: General knowledge and pop culture trivia @ Raleigh's Pub
  • 2nd* Tuesday each month: Theme trivia @ Bobby G's Pizzeria (No Game in October)

Please check specific events for more information!

*Occasionally due to scheduling conflicts, this game will be held on other nights or skipped certain months. If there isn't an event posted here, there isn't a game!

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