Die Hard (1988) Trivia Night Theme Pack

Settle the debate once and for all: is Die Hard a Christmas movie? (It is. Fight us.) This Die Hard trivia pack delivers 40+ questions across 4 rounds on John McClane, Hans Gruber, Nakatomi Plaza, and the greatest Christmas Eve in action movie history. It pulls the action-movie crowd that would never show up for a Hallmark theme.

Perfect for: bars and breweries with millennial and Gen X crowds, and holiday parties for people who prefer explosions to carols.

Hosting tips: Die Hard (1988) trivia night guide and free Die Hard (1988) party questions. Want a second theme for the same crowd? pair it with the Christmas in New York pack, or also try the National Lampoon's Christmas Vacation pack.

What's Inside

• 4 rounds of mixed-difficulty questions (40+ total)
• Themed picture round with high-res images
• Host script — no trivia experience required
• PDF + PowerPoint formats included
• Commercial license to run in your venue
• Instant download — host tonight

About Die Hard (1988)

Die Hard released July 15, 1988 — a summer release, not Christmas. Director John McTiernan. Bruce Willis stars as NYPD cop John McClane visiting LA for Christmas. Alan Rickman makes his film debut as German "terrorist" Hans Gruber. Bonnie Bedelia plays his estranged wife Holly Gennaro McClane; Reginald VelJohnson plays Sgt. Al Powell. Setting: Nakatomi Plaza (actually Fox Plaza in Century City, LA). "Now I have a machine gun. Ho-Ho-Ho" — scrawled on the sweater of a dead henchman — is one of cinema's most quoted Christmas lines.

$141M box office on a $28M budget. Spawned 4 sequels. Bruce Willis publicly confirmed Die Hard is a Christmas movie at his 2018 Comedy Central roast. The American Film Institute ranks it #20 in all-time action films. "Yippee-ki-yay, motherf**ker" remains one of cinema's most quoted lines. The "Is Die Hard a Christmas movie?" debate is itself now part of holiday pop culture — and the answer is yes.

Sample Die Hard Trivia Questions and Answers

Q: What year was Die Hard released?

Answer: 1988.

Q: What is Bruce Willis's character name?

Answer: John McClane.

Q: What is the name of Alan Rickman's villain?

Answer: Hans Gruber.

Q: What is the name of the building in Die Hard?

Answer: Nakatomi Plaza.

Q: What is John McClane's iconic catchphrase?

Answer: "Yippee-ki-yay, motherf**ker."

Q: Per Bruce Willis at his 2018 roast, is Die Hard a Christmas movie?

Answer: Yes — he confirmed it.

How to Host a Die Hard-Themed Trivia Night

Run Friday or Saturday nights in mid-to-late December. Encourage white-tank-top + bare-feet hosting attire (McClane cosplay). Serve "Hans Gruber Lager" or "Nakatomi Negroni" specials. Project the building explosion scene between rounds for atmosphere.

Frequently Asked Questions

How adult is this content?

R — strong language and action violence. Best for 18+ audiences only.

Does it cover the Die Hard sequels?

Primarily Die Hard (1988). Includes 4-5 questions covering Die Hard 2, Die Hard with a Vengeance, Live Free or Die Hard, and A Good Day to Die Hard for franchise depth.

Best night for Die Hard trivia?

Friday nights mid-December — the action-movie + Christmas crossover crowd is huge.

Can I use this pack at my bar or restaurant?

Yes. A commercial license is built into every Cheap Trivia pack. Run it at your bar, restaurant, brewery, country club, hotel, or any private venue you operate.

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• Christmas Trivia Night Theme Pack
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