In February, the live mobile game showHQ Triviashut down after months of dwindling interest and behind the scenes drama. Then on March 29 with no prior announcement,HQ Triviareturned out of nowhere, bringing back popular host Matt Richards and letting over 100,000 players compete for a $1,000 cash prize by answering trivia questions.HQ Triviawill air again on March 30 at 9pm ET and is seemingly here to stay.
However, there are some slight changes toHQ Trivia. For one, the cash prize is much smaller than it was in the past, and for two, there are new gimmicks to keep people playing the game even after they miss a question.HQ Triviahas added random bonuses that players can get throughout a quiz, which include things like extra lives or coins (which will presumably be used to buy power-ups).
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HQ Triviais also donating money toCOVID-19relief efforts, with every cash prize matched and donated. With more people stuck at home than ever before due to the ongoing threat of the coronavirus pandemic, perhapsHQ Triviawill be able to bring back some of its lapsed players who are looking for something to pass the time.
HQ Triviahost Matt Richards also promised that players who cashed out prior to the game show shutting down will get their cash soon. This would likely also convince some lapsed players to return to the game, especially sinceHQfailing to pay winnerswas one of the big controversies surrounding the original iteration of the show.
In the meantime,CEO Rus Yusupovhas yet to confirm ifHQ Wordswill be returning as well, with its host Anna Roisman. Richards did advise players to keep their push notifications on, so perhapsHQfans will get another fun surprise sooner rather than later.
HQ Triviais out now for iOS and Android mobile devices.
