Scrooged trivia takes the Christmas Carol story, puts it inside a 1980s TV network, and cranks the volume up. Your guests will answer questions about Frank Cross, the three ghosts, and the funniest moments in this holiday comedy.
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Here is a taste of the kinds of questions in the full pack. The complete theme pack includes 40+ questions across 4 rounds, plus a picture round and host script.
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What animal was famously stapled to a deer head in the film?
Answer: Mouse -
What is the profession of Scrooge in A Christmas Carol?
Answer: Moneylender -
In Scrooged, who holds Frank at gunpoint, a scene not found in A Christmas Carol?
Answer: Eliot Loudermilk -
What is the name of Scrooge’s lost love in A Christmas Carol?
Answer: Belle -
Which famous network does Frank Cross work for in the film?
Answer: IBC -
Who says the line, “Don't vex me Frank, or I'll fix your mouth so it won't hold soup”?
Answer: Ghost of Christmas Present -
Who played the young Frank Cross in the flashback scenes?
Answer: John Murray -
Which ghost in Scrooged is played by a woman, unlike all-male depictions in most A Christmas Carol versions?
Answer: Ghost of Christmas Present -
Which character says the line, “Sometimes you have to *slap* them in the face just to get their attention!”?
Answer: Ghost of Christmas Present -
“The bitch hit me with a toaster!” refers to which character?
Answer: Ghost of Christmas Present -
Who says the line, “That thing looked like The Manson Family Christmas Special!”?
Answer: Eliot Loudermilk -
What is the name of Grace’s son, the Tiny Tim counterpart in Scrooged?
Answer: Calvin Cooley
Why Scrooged (1988) Trivia Works for Holiday Events
Everyone loves quoting the Ghost of Christmas Present. Scrooged has been a cable TV staple for decades, and the lines are burned into the memory of anyone who came of age in the 80s and 90s. Quote-heavy movies make the best trivia, because guests shout answers before you finish reading the question.
This theme practically hosts itself. The ghosts give you three natural rounds. The TV studio setting gives you great costume ideas, like a sleazy network executive or a cable news ghost. Play cheesy 80s commercials between rounds for laughs.
December weeknights need a hook, and an 80s comedy night is an easy sell on social media. The Ghost of Christmas Present alone is a promo graphic. Post the theme early and lean into the nostalgia, because 80s kids bring their friends.
Frequently Asked Questions
How many questions should I plan per round?
Aim for 10 to 15 questions per round across three or four rounds. A two-hour event with short breaks keeps energy high. Mix quote rounds, character rounds, and behind-the-scenes questions.
What's the best time of year to run Scrooged trivia?
The first two weekends of December are peak. It's a great fit for a Friday or Saturday late-night slot, or a midweek adult-only event. Market it as a night for grown-ups.
Is this trivia night family-friendly?
It's edgier than most Christmas fare. Scrooged is PG-13 with adult language and dark humor, so the night plays best with a 21+ crowd. If families are in the room, screen your questions first and keep it adult-only.
What if my guests haven't seen the movie?
The movie is a modern take on A Christmas Carol, so even guests who only know the original story can answer plenty of questions. Lean on the ghost scenes and the famous quotes, which everyone remembers.
Scrooged (1988) Trivia Night Theme Pack
Running a full scrooged (1988) trivia night takes more than a dozen sample questions. The Scrooged (1988) Trivia Night Theme Pack gives you everything: 40+ questions across 4 rounds, a themed picture round, a host script, and print-ready PDF and PowerPoint files. Download it today and host tonight.