Player Codeof Conduct

1.1 The following terms shall have the following respective meaning for all purposes of the rules, such meaning to be equally applicable to the singular and plural forms thereof. By partaking/spectating at any InnQUIZitive event, players fully accept all the terms and conditions contained in the Player Code of Conduct.

1.2 “InnQUIZitive Trivia”, “Quiz Night” or “event” refers to the InnQUIZitive event that these rules apply to. 

1.3 “Player” and “Member” shall mean any individual person playing in any one of our quiz events who is playing by themselves, as part of a registered team, or as a spectator

1.4 “Points” shall mean the measurement by which overall standings are determined. 

1.5 “Quiz Night” shall refer to any of our regular or special quiz events.

3.1. All quiz players and bystanders must abide by the InnQUIZitive rules. While all events have prizes that can be won, our main goal will always be the pursuit of social entertaining quizzes in a fun and fair environment. Players must always remember to treat each other, as well as all quiz activities and representatives, with the utmost respect.

3.2. Any major breach of the player code of conduct will result in the suspension of one or all of the players in the offending team, and the ineligibility to participate or be a spectator in any tournament or special event. Any suspended player/team must apply in writing to [email protected] to have their suspension reviewed.

4.1. Cheating of any form is not allowed under any circumstances. If caught cheating; the team found cheating will immediately lose all their points and any prizes awarded will be removed. Players/teams may also be placed on indefinite suspension and will be ineligible to participate or be a spectator in any tournament or special event.

4.2. Cheating includes but is not limited to using a mobile phone to look up an answer, using music identification apps such as Shazam, listening to answers from other teams, using a computer or any device that is connected to the internet, or any other activity that the Trivia Host deems as cheating/providing an unfair advantage.

4.3 Collusion is different teams working together, and this is another form of cheating. Teams are not to share answers or help other teams with options

4.4 Multiple booklets will not be given to the same table, see section 12 for full details below

4.5 Teams that play on high rotation at multiple venue may see some questions repeated, and therefore will be deemed to having an unfair advantage. Teams/players in this situation may be excluded from winning the major prize(s), but still able to play. This extends to people they play with/associate with

4.6 InnQUIZitive reserves the right to deny any player and/or team from playing InnQUIZitive at any venue, as it sees fit, in accordance with 7.1

5.1 At times, players/teams may have a handicap applied to their team’s score. This will be applied to their overall score. As of 1st July 2018 a standardised handicapping system was introduced. We simplified the handicap system to make it easier for all players to understand and to make it easier for Trivia Hosts to apply.

5.2 Handicaps are applied to ensure that the same team is not always winning, and are in place to help ensure the long term success of InnQUIZitive for all involved. Handicapping is applied across many different trivia products and across all InnQUIZitive venues in all states, so while it may feel personal – it’s not!

5.3 Where applicable, individual players/teams may have a permanent handicap of up to 4 points applied to their score every time they play, at the Trivia Hosts discretion. If teams are playing multiple times per week or visiting lots of different venues they will see some of the same questions and this is deemed as an unfair advantage.

5.4 As per 4.4 some teams may have their score split out and be ineligible to win the major prize(s) however may still be eligible to win spot prizes and still have their score displayed.

5.5 Additional Handicap FAQs

What is a handicap in InnQUIZitive?

Winning teams will have points taken off their score

Why do we handicap teams?

This is used to encourage different winners and help reduce the same teams winning all the time. At InnQUIZitive, we are creating a social and fun quiz where anyone can win!

How does the handicap work?

Teams will either start round 1 on a negative score, or have the points taken off their final score prior to starting the final round.

How many points will be taken off?

After 1 win: 1 points

2 wins in a row: 2 points

3 wins in a row: 3 points

4 wins in a row: 4 points

Will the handicap reset?

When a team no longer wins successive events, the handicap will be reduced by 1 point. For example, a team that wins 3 events in a row (3 points) places second at the fourth event. The handicap will roll back by 1 point to 2 points for the 5th event.

When will the handicap be applied?

The handicap will apply at the venue where the team won, the next TIME they play (NOT the next week). This is to stop teams taking time off to avoid the handicap.

Could this mean that more than 1 team has a handicap?

Absolutely, if a couple of teams have taken time off and all come back on the same night, then they all will have a handicap as applicable.

Who does the handicap apply to?

The handicap is applied to ALL members of the team, and NOT to the team name. No, by changing your team name you cannot avoid the handicap.

Splitting into different teams

As above, the handicap is applied to all members of the team. No, by splitting into more than one team you cannot avoid the handicap. For example, a team of 6 splits into 2 x teams of 3, each team will be given the handicap.

Different members of the team

No, having different players in your team does NOT mean you can avoid the handicap. If at least 1 person of the winning team is in attendance, the handicap will stand

“But we never win, why do we get the handicap?”

We have standardised the handicapping system to make it fair on all players. In fact, this will help those teams that win infrequently, more so than those teams that win frequently.

Teams that play multiple times a week

At the Trivia Host's discretion, or as instructed by Head Office, any team that has already won during the week may have a handicap applied at other venues they play at that same week. They will then also have the standard handicap next time they play at the venue where they originally won.

Exceptions

As per 5.4 above, where applicable, some teams may have a permanent handicap imposed on their team that may be greater than the standard handicap Where applicable, select venues may apply a slightly different handicap process and this includes venues that are considered by Head Office to be self-run, a franchised venue, a venue operated in an area not under the direct control of Head Office or any other specific venue. If in doubt, please speak to your Trivia Host and all decisions made by the Trivia Host or Head Office are final and no discussions will be entered into.

Isn’t the term handicap non-PC?

One of the dictionary definitions of handicap is: a disadvantage imposed on a superior competitor in sports such as golf, horse racing, and competitive sailing in order to make the chances more equal. As per the ‘People With Disability’ website www.pwd.org.au the term handicap is no longer used to describe someone that is living with a disability.

6.1. Under no circumstances can one player/team try to alter or skew point allocations or standings through incentives, coercion or bribes.

7.1. Any ruling made by any Trivia Host, Supervisor or InnQUIZitive representative is final and binding. All decisions will be made with the fairness of the competition in mind and impartial judgement.

8.1 Bonus points can be awarded for a number of different activities including but not limited to singing, dancing, extra information, joke telling, impressions, treasure hunts, winning games, participation in games, answering Facebook question or any other activity decided by the Trivia Host running the event.

8.2 At all times, the choice for bonus point allocation and participation is at the discretion of the Trivia Host running the event.

8.3 Bonus points are transferrable to another team.

9.1 Prizes can be awarded for a number of different activities and at all times are at the discretion of the Trivia Host running the event.

9.2 Any prize awarded in voucher form will have an expiry date and no extensions will be given.

9.3 All prizes are subject to conditions, these are at the discretion of the venue where the prize was awarded, and/or at the discretion of the Trivia Host running the show.

9.4 Unless otherwise noted, all prizes are supplied by InnQUIZitive venues and are the discretion of the venue.

9.5 Prize amount/details can be changed at any time at the discretion of the venue and/or Trivia Host running the show.

9.6 Immediate family members of the Trivia Host will not be eligible for prizes during the event.

10.1 Members, Players and spectators who continually and seemingly intentionally aggravate, annoy, intimidate or harass other players, venue staff or Trivia Hosts may be asked to leave the quiz event area, forfeiting any and all prizes on the night.

10.2 Should the Trivia Host deem it necessary, Members, Players and spectators exhibiting unwanted behaviour may be issued a Behavioural Conduct Reminder (BCR), outlining their expected conduct, and warning that continued unwanted behaviour may lead to them being suspended from participating in any QuizzaMe event for a set amount of time.

10.3 Players who intentionally have a negative effect on the business of Entain Venues including InnQUIZitive, DJ Bingo and QuizzaMe may be suspended from playing in any InnQUIZitive events.

10.4 Players who run a competing business may be asked to leave the Quiz event area and could be suspended from participating in any InnQUIZitive events if seen to be a conflict of interest.

10.5 Players who have been suspended and continue their negative effect on the business; continue to harass, annoy, aggravate or intimidate players, venue staff or Trivia Hosts during their suspension may be permanently banned from playing InnQUIZitive.

10.6 Trivia Hosts reserve the right to request a team name be changed if they deem it inappropriate or offensive for use. Non-compliance will result in a generic replacement name being used.

11.1 Trivia Hosts and/or the team they are playing in are ineligible to win any prizes during a InnQUIZitive event, Tournament or special event

11.2 Trivia Hosts are not to help players at any time (even if not hosting) and if they do, those players may be ineligible to win prizes

11.3 At times, Trivia Hosts that are unavailable for any reason will be replaced with another Trivia Host.

11.4 At all times, the decision made by the Trivia Host running a quiz event is final.

InnQUIZitive is a fun, social event and is played in teams. In the event that multiple players from the same group want to play separately:

12.1 Teams will be limited to having one booklet per table.

12.2 Any players that wish to have their own booklet will be asked to sit at a different table

12.3 Trivia Hosts will make common sense decisions regarding giving a table another booklet, for example the kids on the table wanting their own booklet will be allowed

12.4 If you wish to have multiple booklets per table/group, you can book a corporate/social event. Contact our Events team at [email protected] or call 1800 QUIZ SHOW (1800 784 974) and we will bring out as many booklets as you want!

13.1. InnQUIZitive Head Office can be contacted via the following channels:

Email: [email protected]

Phone: 1800 344 669

In writing: Attention InnQUIZitive Manager

17 Atlantic Drive, Keysborough VIC 3173

This document can be updated and changed at any time without prior warning and

without notice as seen fit by the Entain Venues and associated businesses. All efforts

are made to provide a fair, fun and safe experience for all players.

Last updated: 06/02/2025