The Reed Rewind: Dana & Marcus's Silver Anniversary Trivia

Assumptions: 6 table teams of about 7–8 guests, a host reading aloud with a mic, written answers, and Dana and Marcus not competing. 26 questions run about 35 minutes including setup, stories, and scoring.

How to Play

• Teams: Each of the 6 tables is one team. Each team picks a fun team name and one "scribe" to write answers.
• Materials: One printed Player Answer Sheet per table, a few pens per table, and one Scorecard for the host (or a helper).
• Timing: The host reads each question twice. Teams get about 30 seconds for multiple choice and true/false, and up to 1 minute for the others.
• Scoring: Most questions are worth 1 point. Question 13 is worth 2 points (1 for each part). Question 24 is the Golden Question and is worth double (2 points).
• Couple Says round: Teams write "Dana" or "Marcus" to predict how the couple will answer. A correct prediction earns 1 point. If Dana and Marcus can't agree, every team gets the point.
• Collecting answers: After each round, tables swap sheets with the table to their left for grading. Then the host reads the answers.
• The couple's role: Dana and Marcus don't play. They confirm each answer and tell the quick story behind it. Their ruling on any disputed answer is final.
• Winning: Highest total wins. If there's a tie, use the Tiebreaker.

Host Script

Welcome (read aloud):

"Good evening, everyone! Twenty-five years ago, on a very rainy day in June, Dana and Marcus said 'I do.' Tonight, we're finding out who in this room really knows their love story. Every table is a team, so pick a team name, choose someone with good handwriting, and grab a pen. I'll read each question twice. Write your answers on your sheet. No phones, and no asking the happy couple! Dana and Marcus are our official judges tonight, and they'll share the stories behind the answers. Their word is final. Ready? Let's roll, and you'll soon see why that's a hint!"

Round intros:

• Round 1: "Round One: How It Started. Let's go back to Toledo in 1999, where a bowling ball changed everything!"
• Round 2: "Round Two: The Big Day. Umbrellas up, everyone. Let's talk about the wedding!"
• Round 3: "Round Three: Life Together. Apartments, puppies, kids, chili, and one very tough minivan."
• Round 4: "Round Four: Couple Says! There's no answer key here. Predict what Dana and Marcus will say, and then they'll answer live."
• Round 5: "Our final round: Bonus, Love & Anniversaries! This one's for the guests who just met the couple tonight. And it includes our Golden Question, worth double points!"

Round 1: How It Started

1. (Multiple choice) Where did Dana and Marcus first meet?

• A) A roller-skating rink
• B) A bowling alley
• C) A movie theater
• D) A mini-golf course

2. (Fill in the blank) They met in the Ohio city of ________.

3. (Short answer) What did Marcus borrow from Dana the night they met?

4. (True or False) Dana and Marcus met in the fall of 1999.

5. (Multiple choice) Where did they go on their first date?

• A) Red Lobster
• B) Applebee's
• C) Olive Garden
• D) Pizza Hut

6. (Fill in the blank) On their first date, Marcus spilled a full ________ on Dana.

7. (Multiple choice) Where did Marcus propose?

• A) In a rowboat on a lake
• B) On a Ferris wheel at the county fair
• C) At the top of a lighthouse
• D) On a carousel at the zoo

Round 2: The Big Day

8. (Multiple choice) What was Dana and Marcus's wedding date?

• A) May 20, 2000
• B) June 10, 1999
• C) June 10, 2000
• D) August 10, 2000

9. (Fill in the blank) They were married at St. ________'s church.

10. (True or False) It was sunny and dry all day on their wedding day.

11. (Multiple choice) Where did they go on their honeymoon?

• A) Myrtle Beach
• B) Gatlinburg
• C) Lake Tahoe
• D) Niagara Falls

Round 3: Life Together

12. (Multiple choice) Their first apartment was located above a...

• A) Pizza shop
• B) Laundromat
• C) Bakery
• D) Hardware store

13. (Short answer, 2 points) What was the name of their first dog, and what breed was it? (1 point each)

14. (Short answer) In 2006, the Reeds moved to what Ohio city?

15. (Multiple choice) In what year was their daughter Ava born?

• A) 2001
• B) 2003
• C) 2005
• D) 2007

16. (True or False) Their son Leo was born in 2007.

17. (Multiple choice) What is Dana's go-to karaoke song?

• A) "I Will Survive"
• B) "Respect"
• C) "Dancing Queen"
• D) "Girls Just Want to Have Fun"

18. (Fill in the blank) Every Super Bowl, Marcus makes his famous ________.

19. (Multiple choice) What is the nickname of the family's road-trip minivan?

• A) The Beast
• B) Big Blue
• C) The Mothership
• D) The Tank

20. (Short answer) Dana and Marcus's song is "At Last." Who sings it?

Round 4: Couple Says

Teams write "Dana" or "Marcus." Then the couple answers live.

21. Who said "I love you" first? [Couple answers live]

22. Who is more likely to get lost without GPS? [Couple answers live]

23. Who is the better dancer? [Couple answers live]

Round 5: Bonus: Love & Anniversaries

24. ⭐ GOLDEN QUESTION (double points) ⭐ (Multiple choice) What is the traditional gift for a 25th wedding anniversary, the one we're celebrating tonight?

• A) Gold
• B) Pearl
• C) Silver
• D) Crystal

25. (True or False) The traditional gift for a 1st wedding anniversary is paper.

26. (Fill in the blank) The traditional gift for a 50th wedding anniversary is ________.

Answer Key