Present ideas for a trivia buff?
September 29, 2020 10:24 AM Subscribe
I'm looking to buy an 'experience gift' or some other present for a trivia player and her daughter. Any suggestions? Details inside...
She's a work colleague in her late 50s who is a lawyer and acts as a referral source for me. Her daughter is in her early 20s. We are located in Toronto, Canada. I'm looking to spend in the $100ish range, but would spend up to $250 for the right present. My preference would be an 'experience gift' that they could do if one is at school and the other in a different location, but am open to other suggestions.
Her daughter is the big trivia person, but she'd love something do with her daughter. She loves Harry Potter, basketball, they have a dog. Recently bought a cottage so something that could be done in a more remote area could be good. Can try to provide other details if you think that would be helpful. Thanks!
She's a work colleague in her late 50s who is a lawyer and acts as a referral source for me. Her daughter is in her early 20s. We are located in Toronto, Canada. I'm looking to spend in the $100ish range, but would spend up to $250 for the right present. My preference would be an 'experience gift' that they could do if one is at school and the other in a different location, but am open to other suggestions.
Her daughter is the big trivia person, but she'd love something do with her daughter. She loves Harry Potter, basketball, they have a dog. Recently bought a cottage so something that could be done in a more remote area could be good. Can try to provide other details if you think that would be helpful. Thanks!
Best answer: The answer is Inkling. A trivia contest that comes to you. My sister gifted it to me and my long-distance partner. You can do it as a two-person team as long as you submit one answer sheet. We're not good enough to win but it was fun to play. Comes with some extra nifty stuff (pins, a cool postcard) and is well-designed. Registration goes live in a week!
posted by jessamyn at 6:19 PM on September 29, 2020 [2 favorites]
posted by jessamyn at 6:19 PM on September 29, 2020 [2 favorites]
Best answer: I am going to suggest a puzzle/locked room experience. It is highly interactive and can be quite immersive.
posted by jadepearl at 6:55 PM on September 29, 2020
posted by jadepearl at 6:55 PM on September 29, 2020
The creator of Inkling is a friend of mine from the trivia community, and she’s both a wonderful artist and a wonderful content creator. (And a wonderful human, too!)
Many pub quiz companies are offering private events via Zoom or other services. (We just had one for my birthday; it was GREAT!) If they might be interested in involving other friends and family - no particular skill required; it’s a great time to just hang out - that could be really fun! Plenty of options for very custom content about the players and their interests, too.
posted by St. Hubbins at 12:38 AM on October 1, 2020 [1 favorite]
Many pub quiz companies are offering private events via Zoom or other services. (We just had one for my birthday; it was GREAT!) If they might be interested in involving other friends and family - no particular skill required; it’s a great time to just hang out - that could be really fun! Plenty of options for very custom content about the players and their interests, too.
posted by St. Hubbins at 12:38 AM on October 1, 2020 [1 favorite]
Response by poster: Gonna give Inkling a try. Appreciate the advice!
posted by evadery at 7:42 PM on October 4, 2020
posted by evadery at 7:42 PM on October 4, 2020
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posted by AnnaRat at 1:53 PM on September 29, 2020