Quizzo in Phoenixville

Looking for an activity you and your friends can enjoy? Consider playing a game of quizzo in Phoenixville.

Quizzo is also referred to as quizzmo, quizbo, a pub quiz or a live trivia game. Depending on the establishment, it may refer to quizzo as another name.

How do you play quizzo? While variations abound, the game usually sticks to some simple rules.

First, a quizzo game is divided into teams. Next, the quizmaster will ask 10 or more questions per round. Each team will submit a slip of paper at the end of each round. There are usually about three to six quizzo rounds. At the end of the quizzo game, the team with the most points will win a prize.

If you are considering using smart phones or cell phones to obtain answers, you may want to reconsider. Most quizzo games have a strict policy against operating electronic devices. No cheating!

If you want to reconnect with co-workers or hang out with friends, you should check our list of bars that host quizzo in Phoenixville.

Fitzwater Station

Where: 264 Canal St., Phoenixville (in Port Providence)

When: Every Friday from 9:30 p.m. to 12:30 a.m.

Details: “Quizzo is unique [at Fitzwater Station] because our first prize is $100 in cash,” said Shelby Bilinski, a bartender and server. “The [most] unique team name gets a free round of drinks.”

A quizzo game can last a long time because there are five rounds of 10 questions.

Prize: First place wins $100 in cash. Second and third place teams will receive $50 or $25 gift certificate to Fitzwater Station. Most unique team name as determined by the quizmaster earns a round of drinks on the house.

Contact: For more information, visit Fitzwater Station website, or call 610-933-9958.

When: Every Wednesday from 9 p.m. to 11 p.m.

Details: “Quizzo is fun and entertaining,” said Tracey Ruel, who is the hostess at Molly Maguire’s. “It’s a night to get out for free.”

With five question sessions and a picture round at Molly Maguire’s, customers have many opportunities to test their smarts.

Prize: First place and second place prizes change every week, but you and your team can expect to earn gift certificates, T-shirts, glassware or other items if you win.

Contact: For more quizzo details, visit Molly Maguire's website or call the pub at 610-933-9550.

When: Every Tuesday from 10 p.m. to 12:30 a.m.

Details: If you are looking for five rounds of trivia with a picture round, PJ Ryan’s has an enthusiastic quizmaster. Renee, the bartender at PJ Ryan’s said, “Our quizzo guy, Brian, is funny and welcoming.”

Additionally, there are drink specials like $3 Victory drafts, $2.50 Bud Lights drafts, $15 Bud towers and $3 Three Olives drinks.

Prize: You can win tickets to events such as Phillies or Flyers games or local concerts.

Contact: You can visit PJ Ryan's website or call them at 610-933-5600.

From winning tickets to novelty prizes to cash, there are so many reasons to play quizzo in Phoenixville.