The Cove Bar - Waterford
Monday Night Quiz – Your Ultimate Weekly Trivia Challenge
Join us every Monday at The Cove Bar for a dynamic night of Smartphone Pub Quizzing! Play solo or bring a team—there’s no cap on team size. Best of all, it’s free to play!
Hosted by John O’Connor at 8:30 pm, the quiz features 75 questions across loads of topics. Whether you’re here for the craic or the glory, there’s something for everyone.
How It Works
- Connecting to the Game
- At the start, one player from each team connects to the game by scanning the QR code on the projector. You’ll need internet—free Wi-Fi is available (ask the host for the password).
- Quiz Structure & Timing
- Three rounds, 75 questions total.
- Each question appears on your device with 30 seconds to lock in your answer (audio/video timings may occasionally vary).
- Live Scoreboard: Shown on and off during Rounds 1 & 2. For suspense, the scoreboard is hidden in the final round.
Points & Question Types (New!)
- Multiple Choice: 1 point
- Open-Ended (typed): 2 points — 30 seconds
- Picture / Video / Drag & Drop: 3 points — 30 seconds
Answer fast, answer smart, and rack up those points!
Take Your Pick – Raffle Game
Every Monday we run the fan-favourite “Take Your Pick.”
- Tickets: €1 at the bar
- If your number is called, you can take a cash offer or pick an envelope with a mystery prize.
- A fun bit of luck to spice up your night!
Handicap System
To keep things competitive, recent winners start with a small penalty the following week:
- First 3 wins: –1 point per win
- Each win after that: –2 points per win
Examples:
- 1 win → start at –1
- 3 wins → start at –3
- 4 wins → start at –5
Quiz League
Our half-year league (seasons start January 31) awards:
- 1 point for attending
- 2 points for 3rd place
- 3 points for 2nd place
- 4 points for the win
Top team at season’s end wins a cash prize. Handicap applies weekly to keep things fair.
New Bonus Game – Who Wants to Be a Survivor?
After Take Your Pick, stick around for our exciting new bonus game: Who Wants to Be a Survivor?
- A fast-paced, knockout quiz with 12 questions + a Fastest Finger round.
- Last player standing wins the cash pot.
- Entry details announced on the night.
Online Players – Welcome!
If you can’t make it to The Cove in person, you can still join in the fun online!
👉 Grab your Monday Night Bundle here: https://livequizzing.com/b/Rq0hC
(Please note: online play is for entertainment only and does not include prizes from the main in-venue quiz. You can, however, win cash in the Survivor bonus game!)
Extras
Our game app gets regular upgrades, so expect the odd surprise feature.
Social Wall: Send shout-outs, post pics, and request tunes for our interactive playlist.
See You Monday!
Come for the quiz, stay for the bonus games, and make Monday nights at The Cove Bar a habit. We’ll see you at 8:30 pm!