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Family Reunion Trivia Questions
Test how well you really know your family.
Family trivia is one of the most crowd-pleasing reunion activities because it brings every generation together at the same table. The best family trivia mixes questions about your specific family history (surprising even to longtime members) with general knowledge rounds that younger guests can participate in equally. These question starters give you a ready-to-customize base for all your rounds.
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Family history round (customize for your family)
- ›In what year did [grandparent] immigrate / move to [city/state]?
- ›How many grandchildren does [grandparent] have?
- ›What was [family matriarch/patriarch]'s maiden name?
- ›What year did the family first start having annual reunions?
- ›Which family member has lived in the most states?
- ›What country did the [surname] family originally come from?
- ›Which sibling (of the founding generation) has the most descendants?
- ›Who is the oldest family member here today, and what year were they born?
- ›Who traveled the farthest to be here today?
- ›What's the youngest age represented in this room?
Decade trivia - 1950s & 1960s (for grandparents)
- ›What year did the first McDonald's open?
- ›Name two TV shows from the 1960s
- ›What was the #1 song in [year of grandparent's birth]?
- ›What did a first-class stamp cost in 1960? (4 cents)
- ›What was the name of the first American to walk in space?
Decade trivia - 1980s & 1990s (for parents)
- ›What year did the Berlin Wall fall? (1989)
- ›Name the first game console you remember playing
- ›What was the best-selling toy in 1983? (Cabbage Patch Kids)
- ›Finish the lyric: 'Don't stop believin', hold on to the ___' (feeling)
- ›What year did the internet become publicly available? (1991)
2000s & 2010s trivia (for younger adults)
- ›What year did the first iPhone come out? (2007)
- ›Name three original cast members of The Office
- ›What app did everyone switch from Facebook to in 2010-2012?
- ›What year did 'Baby Shark' go viral? (2018)
- ›Complete: 'That's what she ___' (said)
Kids' round (ages 8-14)
- ›How many players are on a basketball team? (5)
- ›What is the capital of [your state]?
- ›Who wrote Charlotte's Web? (E.B. White)
- ›What planet has rings? (Saturn - but accept Jupiter)
- ›How many colors are in a rainbow? (7)
- ›What comes after a million? (a billion)
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Frequently Asked Questions
How long should a family reunion trivia game last?
45-75 minutes for 4-6 rounds of 8-10 questions each. This is enough to keep energy high without losing people. Have a clear MC and keep rounds moving - don't let answer-checking drag on.
How do I form trivia teams at a reunion?
Mix generations on each team. Don't let families self-sort into their own teams - mixed teams create cross-family interaction, which is the point. Aim for 4-6 people per team. Draw names or count off by number.
What should the prize be for winning trivia?
Small prizes work better than big ones - candy, a $10 gift card, or a funny trophy keeps it light and fun. Giving every team a category prize ('best family history score') means more people win something.
How do I host trivia without being overwhelmed as the organizer?
Prepare your questions in advance on printed sheets or slides. Designate a separate scorekeeper so you can focus on MC duties. Let teams self-grade each round before you verify - it speeds things up and adds funny disputes.
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