Yeah, you read that right. It’s my birthday week. And what am I doing to celebrate? Throwing a party for you.

Because here’s the thing about birthdays — everybody tells you it’s “your day.” But the older I get, the more I realize the best part of running Question Maahk Trivia isn’t the cake (okay, it’s partly the cake). It’s all of you. The regulars who grab the same table every week. The newcomers who walk in nervous and leave already planning their comeback. The teams with the gloriously ridiculous names. You’re the reason I get to do the thing I love.

So this week, we’re flipping the script. It’s Player Appreciation Week, and we’re celebrating the real MVPs — you.

You Submitted the Categories… Now We Play!

Here’s where it gets good. The categories this week? You picked ’em.

That’s right — these are the topics you submitted. So if the questions feel suspiciously up your alley, that’s not luck. That’s democracy in action, trivia-style. Expect all your favorites, fresh questions pulled straight from the topics you love most.

A few things you can count on all week long:

🧠 Mind-Blowing Trivia — Fresh questions from the topics you actually care about. No filler, no snoozers.

⭐ Epic Theme Rounds — Inspired by your suggestions and your frankly impressive creativity.

👥 Community Love — Because this game is just better when we’re all in it together.

🎁 Giveaways & Prizes — Big fun. Big prizes. Big appreciation. You get the theme here.

Birthday Trivia: Guess the Host’s Age (At Your Own Risk)

Since it’s a birthday week, let’s play a little trivia about the birthday boy. And let me tell you — some of your guesses over the years have been… bold.

Here’s a sampling of actual theories floating around the trivia tables:

• One player was convinced I was born in the 1940s. The 1940s! I appreciate the vintage energy, but I’m pretty sure they were just trying to throw me off my game.
• Another swore up and down I’m “comfortably over 60.” Comfortably! Like I’m settling into a recliner between rounds.
• My personal favorite: a team that confidently announced my age, lost the round anyway, and then blamed me for “aging poorly enough to confuse them.” The audacity.

For the record: I age like a fine wine, a sharp cheddar, and a perfectly seasoned cast iron skillet — all at once. The exact number stays a mystery. But here’s the real trivia answer:

The right number isn’t on a calendar. It’s the number of unforgettable nights we’ve shared together — and that one keeps climbing.

Nice try, though. 😎

A Genuine Thank You

I want to take a second to be real with you. Running trivia is high energy, late nights, and a whole lot of moving parts. But every single night becomes unforgettable because of the people in the room.

Thank you for your loyalty. Thank you for your energy. Thank you for making Question Maahk Trivia what it is today.

You show up. You play hard. You make it fun. And I appreciate you — every one of you.

High Energy. Great People. Unforgettable Nights.

That’s the QM promise, and it’s only possible because of what you bring to the table:

• 🎤 A live host who’s genuinely thrilled to see you
• 💬 Real interaction — this isn’t an app, it’s a night out
• 🏆 Competitive fun that brings out everyone’s inner champion
• 😀 Memories that last long after the final round

Your Turn — Fill in the Blank!

Loved seeing your categories come to life this week? Here’s the best part: the submission window is open again. This is your chance to shape the next round of games.

Just fill in the blanks below and send them our way:

“I’d absolutely crush a trivia round about __________.”

“Someone needs to make a category on __________ already!”

“My team would lose our minds over questions about __________.”

Whether it’s 90s cartoons, obscure sports records, one-hit wonders, or the deep lore of your favorite TV show — if you love it, we want to hear about it. The wilder, the better.

Drop your category ideas in the comments below, or send them our way through our usual channels. Who knows — yours might headline next week’s game.

Let’s Make This the Best Week Ever

So here’s my birthday wish: pack your team, bring your A-game, and let’s make this the most fun week of the year. No gifts required — just show up and play.

Because at the end of the day, this was never just about trivia. It’s about people. It’s about community. It’s about that one table that absolutely cannot stop arguing over a final answer.

You’re the reason we do this. So thank you for being awesome.

See you at the tables. 💚