The University of Idaho Vandal Entertainment Board will continue its trivia event series Thursday evening, partnering with the Moscow Manticores Quidditch Team to bring the Triwizard Trivia Tournament to campus.
Hagen Hunsaker, Vandal Entertainment concerts chair, said the event will feature a series of trivia questions created by the Moscow Manticores, as well as cupcakes, butter beer and prizes, such as a Manticore jersey.
“One of the winners will (receive it),” Hunsaker said. “I think that’s something really cool that you wouldn’t get anywhere else unless you’re on the team.”
The trivia questions cover material from the Harry Potter books and movies, sharing the namesake of a specific event taking place in both mediums.
Hunsaker helped the Manticores double check the questions, saying there are some only hardcore fans will decipher. Students can compete in teams of up to four people.
Hunsaker said the event’s theme, as well as the trivia series in general, was suggested in order to encourage students to utilize the ASUI Vandal Lounge in the Idaho Commons more often.
These events also provide clubs and student organizations with the opportunity to collaborate with Vandal Entertainment to promote their activities.
“This is only our second one so far,” Hunsaker said. “Last month, we did trivia with our Amazon student representative, and he did it through the Echo Dot. It was a chill, relaxed trivia night. I think this one is a further installment of it.”
Vandal Entertainment hopes to make trivia nights a monthly event, which are organized by Saraya Flaig, Vandal Entertainment late nights programing chair.
Hunsaker said there will most likely be another one in December or January.
“I hope we get really good attendance for the Quidditch team,” Hunsaker said. “I think our Quidditch team is really cool, they compete and they practice all the time. A lot of people love Harry Potter and this event is at a perfect time where someone might need a break from homework. I hope people have a good time, maybe win some prizes, eat snacks and have a good time.”
The Triwizard Trivia Tournament will take place in the ASUI Vandal Lounge 8 p.m. Thursday.