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WEEKLY CATEGORIES
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QUESTIONS ON THE BOARD
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Rounds + Bonuses
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TV SCREENS TO VIEW
Think You're A Mastermind?
Prove It.
Mastermind Mayhem is ERAtainment's live game show experience — a fully hosted, Jeopardy-style trivia battle where your team controls the board, picks the categories, and races the clock on every single clue.
Five fresh categories, 25 questions on the Big Board, and two hidden Double Mayhems that can instantly double your score if your team is sharp enough. Every round builds toward Final Mayhem — where teams wager up to half their points on one last clue that can flip the entire leaderboard.
No apps. No sign-ups. Just whiteboards, your team, a live host, and 90 seconds on the clock. The game show comes to you.
How the Night Unfolds
Three rounds, two bonus questions, one final wager. Fast-paced, fair, and packed with momentum shifts from start to finish.
01
Register & Name Your Team
Write your team name on a whiteboard with your player count. First team registered picks first clue.
02
Pick Your Clue
Teams rotate choosing any open square — category and point value of their choice. Strategy starts here.
03
Race the 90-Second Clock
Host reads the clue twice. Every team writes their answer simultaneously — no shouting, no copying. Clock keeps everyone honest.
04
Bonus Questions
After Round 1: Bonus worth 250 pts.
After Round 2: Bonus worth 350 pts.
Followed by a 7-minute break each time.
05
Final Mayhem
Teams see the category, lock in their wager (0–½ their score), then answer.
Right = gain. Wrong = lose the wager. One clue, total chaos.
06
Crown the Champions
Highest score wins. Ties broken by guessing the combined total of all teams' points for the night.
Watch How to Play Mastermind Mayhem
Built for Maximum Drama and Fun
Game play is designed to keep scores close, upsets possible, and the crowd locked in until the very last clue.
Teams Control the Board
No predetermined order — each team picks their category and point value, creating strategy, psychology, and huge moments when someone calls out a 500-point clue.
Double Mayhem Wildcards
Two Double Mayhems are hidden on the board. Land on one and answer correctly — that clue's score doubles instantly. A game-changing wildcard that keeps every pick exciting.
90-Second Timer Per Clue
Every clue is timed. Teams write answers simultaneously on whiteboards — no copying, no shouting. Fast-paced and fair for everyone in the room at once.
The Final Mayhem Wager
The most dramatic moment of the night. Teams see the category, lock in their wager, then race to answer. Smart wagering can flip the leaderboard entirely in one clue.
Built-In Break Moments
Two 7-minute breaks mid-game — perfect for team photos using ERApix, venue drink specials, and a chance to catch your breath before the next round heats up.
Fresh Categories Every Week
New topics each event — from pop culture to food science to music history. No two nights are the same, which means your regulars keep coming back for more.
What Mastermind Mayhem Does For Your Business
This isn't just a trivia night you slot into a calendar. It's a proven revenue event your regulars will come back to run again — and bring friends for.
Repeat Traffic — Built In
The board changes every game. Players who didn't crack it will be back next week to try again. The wager mechanic and category mystery give regulars a reason to return that no happy hour special can match.
Moments That Get Posted
Double Mayhem upsets. Final Mayhem wagers gone wrong. Last-clue lead changes with the whole room watching. These moments are organic social content — your crowd will post them, and that brings new players through your door.
Longer Stays, Higher Tabs
Three rounds of six clues with two built-in 7-minute breaks — timed perfectly for your drink specials push. Teams stay seated, engaged, and ordering for the full run. More time at the table means more revenue per head.
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