Nicola’s: It was our last game of the season before our summer hiatus, and we had an excellent crowd filled with several veteran teams along with a couple rookies. The Happy Locals scored the OTB extra point to kick off the match. There were a handful of teams that got off to a strong start, with Just Guessing emerging as the odds-on favorite. *there’s nothing to draw, go eat a Nicoboli*. At Halftime, Landing Crew held a slim lead over a tie between Just Guessing and KDK, then Blame It On The Alcohol followed by a 3-way tie between Handful Of Johnsons, Lucky 26 and Boli Express. KDK came on strong early in the second half to take over at the front, but then completely ran out of gas, allowing Blame It On The Alcohol to sweep past midway through the half. Going into the Final Bonus, Blame It On The Alcohol was closely followed by Landing Crew, Lucky 26, KDK, then a tie between Just Guessing and Handful Of Johnsons. A couple teams correctly answered the Final Bonus. The house team...

Nicola’s: We had not one but two fantastic responses to our On Time Bonus question, so both Off Center & Landing Crew earned OTB extra points to get the game kicked off in a fun mood. Landing Crew took full advantage of their early jump to hold the top spot over the early rounds, but then were taken over by KDK late in the half. *draw a picture of a red poppy on the Round 2/Question 1 response (5/26/26) to score bonus points* At the halfway mark, Landing Crew had regained the lead after a universally disappointing Halftime Bonus. They were closely followed by KDK, Off Center, then a tie between Damn Yankees and Hard Eight. The see-saw battle at the front continued between Landing Crew and KDK early in the second half, but neither could hold off the steady pace of Damn Yankees as we came to the close of the half. Going into the Final Bonus, Damn Yankees were just ahead of Landing Crew, KDK, Happy Locals and Off Center. We had a couple teams correctly answered the Final Bonus....

Nicola’s: For some odd reason, I was feeling a bit of déjà vu as we began our game, although that feeling quickly disappeared once everything got underway. Wild Horses and Landing Crew both scored OTB extra points to get the game kicked off. Wild Horses then went on to dominate the first half, building a healthy lead. *draw a picture of a blazing hot sun on the Round 2/Question 1 response (5/19/26) to score bonus points* At Halftime, Wild Horses held the advantage over a tie between We’re Just Guessing and Boli Express, then another tie between Happy Locals and Going Going Gone. Boli Express came on strong early in the second half to take over at the front, however only briefly as Wild Horses regrouped and reached full gallop late in the half to regain the lead. Going into the Final Bonus, Wild Horses was trailed by Blame It On The Alcohol, then a tie between Off Center and Boli Express, then We’re Just Guessing. Only one team correctly answered the Final Bonus, but unfortunatel...

Nicola’s: Celebrating Cinco de Mayo while playing Trivia is the best combo around. Happy Locals snagged the OTB extra point to get the early jump out of the blocks. They ran at the front of the pack throughout the early rounds, holding off the challenges of Landing Crew. *draw a picture of a Chesapeake Blue Crab on the Round 2/Question 1 response (5/12/26) to score bonus points* At the halfway mark, Happy Locals and Boli Express shared the top spot just ahead of a tie between Landing Crew and Car Keys, closely followed by yet another tie between Handful Of Johnsons and Blame It On The Alcohol. The top six teams covered by a mere two points! The second half did well to break up all the tie scores while Boli Express kicked in the afterburners to build a sizeable lead. Going into the Final Bonus, they were trailed by Blame It On The Alcohol, Landing Crew, Happy Locals and Car Keys. A couple teams correctly answered the Final Bonus. Final Top 5 Results: 1) Car Keys 2) Off...

Nicola’s: It was great to see a few familiar faces that have been away for a while, plus we had a few new ones too. Landing Crew nabbed the OTB extra point to get out in front of the competition. It was a close match, with the lead changing hands with each successive round, handing off to Happy Locals, then Boli Express going into the Halftime Bonus. *draw a picture of Golden Tempo on the Round 2/Question 1 response (5/5/26) to score bonus points* Two Tired Teachers doubled the next closest team’s bonus score to lead into the second half. They were trailed by Boli Express, closely followed by a tie between Landing Crew and Blue Herons, then Blame It On The Alcohol. The second half proved to be a bit more challenging for nearly all of our teams, yet Two Tired Teachers was able to extend their lead. They were again trailed by Boli Express, Landing Crew, Blame It On The Alcohol and Blue Herons as we headed into the Final Bonus. Only one team correctly answered the Final Bonus. ...

Nicola’s: We had a few newcomers join our game to make for a fantastic crowd. Happy Locals snagged the OTB extra point to get things rolling, but it was Off Center and Nicoboli For George who were the early contenders. *draw a picture of an angry wasp on the Round 2/Question 1 response (4/28/26) to score bonus points* Off Center dominated the Halftime Bonus to hold a comfortable lead over Nicoboli For George, Midnight Meat Train, then a 3-way tie between Happy Locals, Boli Express and 10-6 Bees as we moved into the second half. Off Center broke their stride early after halftime, allowing Nicoboli For George to catch and ultimately pass them for the lead. Going into the Final Bonus, Nicoboli For George held the advantage over Off Center, Happy Locals, Blame It On The Alcohol and Midnight Meat Train. Nobody correctly answered the Final Bonus. Final Top 5 Results: 1) Nicoboli For George 2) Off Center 3) Tumbleweeds 4) Boli Express 5) Happy Locals

Nicola’s: A lucky group of seven teams joined this week’s game. Bad Monkeys were first on the board, taking the OTB extra point, but struggled to get up to speed as the field swiftly moved past. It was a competitive match, with the lead changing hands every round. *draw a picture of a large shade tree on the Round 2/Question 1 response (4/21/26) to score bonus points* At Halftime, Off Center sat atop the roster followed by a tie between Happy Locals and Dr. Zoom, then Boli Express and Monrow Doctrine. Dr. Zoom put in a flawless second half to move into the lead midway through the second half while the rest of the teams jockeyed for position. Going into the Final Bonus, Dr. Zoom was trailed by Off Center, Monrow Doctrine, Boli Express and Happy Locals. Only one team correctly answered the Final Bonus. Final Top 5 Results: 1) Landing Crew 2) Dr. Zoom 3) Off Center 4) Boli Express 5) Monrow Doctrine

Nicola’s: We had a super friendly crowd and a fun bunch of teams for our game this week. Happy Locals nabbed the OTB extra point to get the ball rolling. It was a close and somewhat low-scoring match, with no clear favorite appearing in the early rounds. *draw a picture of a broken piggy bank on the Round 2/Question 1 response (4/14/26) to score bonus points* At the halfway mark, Comets were leading over Landing Crew, Happy Locals, Blame It On Alcohol and Dr. Zoom. Several teams put in strong performances during the second half, with Boli Express being the standout with a maximum point perfect second half. Going into the Final Bonus, Comets still held a slim lead over a tie between Blame It On Alcohol and Landing Crew, followed by another tie between Boli Express and Dr. Zoom. Nobody correctly answered the Final Bonus, and we needed a tie breaker to determine our 2nd place prize winner. Final Top 5 Results: 1) Comets 2) Blame It On The Alcohol 3) Landing Crew 4)...

Nicola’s: Landing Crew were first on the board and off to an early lead after scoring the OTB extra point. However, Handful Of Johnsons built up a head of steam to take over at the front midway through the half. *draw a picture of the Easter Bunny on the (4/7/26) Round 2/Question 1 response for bonus points* At Halftime, Handful Of Johnsons sat on the top of the roster, followed by a tie between Blame It On Alcohol and Happy Locals, then Landing Crew and Boli Express. The second half did little to change the running order, although Off Center was able to climb their way up into a tie with Boli Express as we entered the Final Bonus. Nobody correctly answered the Final Bonus, so it all came down to the wagering. Final Top 5 Results: 1) Handful Of Johnsons 2) Blame It On Alcohol 3) Happy Locals 4) Where Knot Too Shore 5) Dr. Zoom

Nicola's: Spring has sprung, which brought out a great group of teams for our game this week. Boli Express snagged the OTB extra point to get the early jump on the field. However, they would be put under pressure by Landing Crew throughout the half. *draw a picture of a court jester on the (3/31/26) Round 2/Question 1 response for bonus points* At the halfway mark, Landing Crew held a slim lead over Boli Express, followed by Damn Yankees, then a tie between Off Center and Branch Floridians. Landing Crew was able to fend off the quickly advancing Dr. Zoom, who put in a flawless maximum point second half, to retain the top spot over Dr. Zoom, Off Center, then a tie between Boli Express and Branch Floridians as we entered the Final Bonus. Nobody correctly answered the Final Bonus. Final Top 5 Results: 1) Landing Crew 2) Dr. Zoom 3) Off Center 4) Boli Express 5) Branch Floridians

Nicola's: Another dozen teams made their way out to this week's game. Off Center nabbed the OTB extra point, but struggled to get up to speed. Meanwhile, Damn Yankees made a breakaway to set the early pace. *draw a picture of a Texas Ranger on the (3/24/26) Round 2/Question 1 response for bonus points* At Halftime, Damn Yankees held a strong lead over Purple People Eaters, followed by a tie between Boli Express and Blame It On The Alcohol, then Landing Crew. Damn Yankees continued their romp at the front of the pack with a flawless second half as Blame It On The Alcohol piled on the pressure, also putting in a flawless half + the musical bonus. Going into the Final Bonus, Damn Yankees still held a comfy lead over Blame It On The Alcohol, Purple People Eaters, then a tie between Off Center and Landing Crew. Only one team correctly answered the Final Bonus. Final Top 5 Results: 1) Damn Yankees 2) Blame It On The Alcohol 3) Off Center 4)...

Nicola's: We yet again had a dozen teams filled with several of our regular teams along with a handful of newbies joining our game. Off Center snagged the OTB extra point to get the early jump out of the gate. Several teams were in the running for the top spot over the early rounds, with Five Pack at the point. *draw a picture of a four-leaf clover on the (3/17/26) Round 2/Question 1 response for bonus points* At the halfway point, Five Pack held a slim lead over Damn Yankees, followed by a tie between Boli Express and Happy Locals, then Landing Crew. Five Pack fell off the pace midway through the second half, allowing a couple other teams to swing past. Going into the Final Bonus, Landing Crew were sat atop the roster ahead of Damn Yankees, Five Pack, Boli Express and Happy Locals. *Inflated Prize Alert* A couple teams correctly answered the Final Bonus, and the house team scored the 2nd place prize, so our next top prize will have a bonus. Final To...

Nicola's: Holding steady with a dozen teams weekly diving into our game. Happy Locals nabbed the OTB extra point and got off to an excellent start. It was a fun game and a super close match with several teams vying for the lead. *draw a picture of a slinky on the (3/10/26) Round 2/Question 1 response for bonus points* At Halftime, Damn Yankees and Greying Personalities shared the top spot over a 3-way tie between Amish Outlaws, Landing Crew and Blame It On The Alcohol. The top 5 teams covered by a single point! Yeah, that's super-close. The second half did well to break up all the tied scores and separate the standings, while Dr. Zoom put in and excellent performance to claw their way up the roster. Going into the Final Bonus, Amish Outlaws held a narrow lead over Damn Yankees, Dr. Zoom, Blame It On The Alcohol and Landing Crew. Several teams correctly answered the Final Bonus, however only 2 points were wagered among them. Final Top 5 Results: 1...

Nicola's: We had a packed house with over a dozen teams for this week's game. If This Was Strip Poker were first out of the gate, taking the OTB extra point and getting off to a strong start. It was a close match, with over a half dozen teams all in the running for the top spot throughout the early rounds. *draw a picture of the Olympic Rings on the (2/24/26) Round 2/Question 1 response for bonus points* At the halfway mark, Boli Express were on top of the pile, closely followed by a tie between Johnny Weir's Biggest Fans and Double D, then another tie between If This Was Strip Poker and One Dad Army. This was a super close game. Boli Express fell off the pace midway through the second half, allowing several teams to sweep past. Going into the Final Bonus, Johnny Weir's Biggest Fans and Double D shared the lead over Blame It On The Alcohol, Boli Express, then a tie between Off Center and Happy Locals. None of our teams correctly answered the Final Bonu...

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Nicola's: Things are beginning to thaw out, and so we had an excellent group of teams make their way to this week's game. Dr. Zoom nabbed the OTB extra point and got off to a strong start, Off Center and Landing Crew who would quickly become the top contenders in the early rounds. *draw a picture of Cupid's arrow on the (2/17/26) Round 2/Question 1 response for bonus points* At Halftime, Landing Crew held the top spot over a tie between Off Center and Dr. Zoom, closely followed by a 3-way tie between Blame It On The Alcohol, Boli Express and Bad Monkees. Landing Crew were able to maintain their pace, and the second half did well to break up all the tie scores. Landing Crew extended their lead over Off Center, Bad Monkees, Boli Express and Dr. Zoom as we entered the Final Bonus. *Inflated Prize Alert* A few teams correctly answered the Final Bonus, and the house team scored the win, so our next winner will have an inflated prize! Final Top 5 R...

Nicola's: Nearly a dozen teams braved the brisk conditions to play our game. If This Was Strip Poker snagged the OTB extra point, then put on a clinic throughout the first half, running the table. *draw a picture of the Lombardi Trophy on the (2/10/26) Round 2/Question 1 response for bonus points* At the halfway mark, If This Was Strip Poker were holding a maximum possible points perfect halftime score! They were trailed by Landing Crew, then a tie between Boli Express and Blame It On The Alcohol, then Damn Yankees. If This Was Strip Poker were unable to maintain they're flawless run over the later rounds, but were still able to extend their lead over Damn Yankees, Landing Crew, Blame It On The Alcohol, then a tie between Off Center and Happy Locals as we entered the  Final Bonus. Only one team correctly answered the Final Bonus. Final Top 5 Results: 1) If This Was Strip Poker 2) Damn Yankees 3) Salty Dogs 4) Landing Crew 5) Blame...

Nicola's: A great group of teams dug their way out to make it to this week's game. Salty Dogs got the early break, taking the OTB extra point and running at the front of the pack, with Boli Express and Landing Crew challenging throughout the first half. *draw a picture of Punxsutawney Phil on the (2/3/26) Round 2/Question 1 response for bonus points* At Halftime, Boli Express held the top spot over Stephen Hawking's School of Dance, Salty Dogs, Landing Crew and Damn Yankees. Blame It On The Alcohol came on strong in the second half, running the table with a perfect 2nd half score. However, Boli Express was able to not only maintain their lead, but extended it as we entered the Final Bonus. They were trailed by a 3-way tie between Blame It On The Alcohol, Damn Yankees and Stephen Hawking's School of Dance, then Off Center. *Inflated Prize Alert* Only one team correctly answered the Final Bonus, but didn't wager any points. And the house team sco...

Nicola's: We had a packed house with yet again another baker's dozen of fantastic teams. Boli Express nabbed the OTB extra point to get the early jump, but unfortunately stumbled midway through the half, allowing the rest of the field to move past. It was a close match, with no clear favorite appearing. *draw a picture of Halite on the (1/27/26) Round 2/Question 1 response for bonus points* At the halfway mark, Off Center, Monroe Doctor-In and Blame It On The Alcohol were all locked in a 3-way tie for the lead over Four Pack and That's What She Said. A very close match indeed. The second half did well to break up the tied scores and spread out the competition. Going into the Final Bonus, Monroe Doctor-In held sole possession of the lead over Blame It On The Alcohol, Off Center, Four Pack and Damn Yankees. Several teams correctly answered the Final Bonus, however not all wagered points. Final Top 5 Results: 1) Blame It On The Alcohol 2) Of...

Nicola's: It was the 13th of the month, and we had a baker's dozen of teams join our game. Bad Monkeys snatched the OTB extra point to be the first out of the gates, but were quickly swallowed up by the field. Blame It On The Alcohol led the charge over much of the half, with Damn Yankees pestering them all the while. *draw a picture of a peace sign on the (1/20/26) Round 2/Question 1 response for bonus points* At Halftime, Blame It On The Alcohol held the top spot over a tie between Boli Express and Damn Yankees, followed by Landing Crew, then another tie between Bad Monkeys and Three Brain Cells Total. Several teams put in excellent performances over the later rounds, with Golden Girls racking up a perfect second half. Boli Express and Damn Yankees shared the top spot just ahead of Blame It On The Alcohol, Landing Crew and Three Brain Cells Total as we entered the Final Bonus. *Inflated Prize Alert* Nobody correctly answered the Final Bonus, and we neede...