THE ARCHIVES

2024
BrainbusterThe annual Brainbuster Tournament was held from April 2 through April 30th. Fourteen teams competed with Punt & Pint's winning the tournament.
ShowdownMcCarthy Cup Qualification Round. The Qualification Round started March 12th and ended April 2nd.
ShowdownMcCarthy Cup Elimination Round ran from April 4 through April 18. Danny K's won the tournament
ShowdownThe May 28, 2024 Showdown game was a repeat of the April 30th game. This table compares the top 10 team scores from each game. In most cases, but not all, the score improved, but only by a relatively small amount. No team earned a perfect score.
2023
All GamesOverall best teams based on average score with a minimum of 12 games played during the year.
All GamesOverall best teams based on average score with a minimum of 24 games played during the year.
All GamesOverall best teams based on total PLACEMENT POINTS (probably the best indicator) during the year.
BrainbusterThe annual Brainbuster Tournament was held from April 4 through May 2nd. Fourteen teams competed with Danny K's winning the tournament.
BrainbusterBrainbuster scores and much more
Glory DazeThe First Annual Glory Daze Cup Tournament took place starting October 10th and continued for five weeks.
Glory DazeGlory Daze scores and much more.
History TriviaHistory Trivia scores and much more.
Immortal WordsImmortal Words scores and much more.
LexitopiaLexitopia scores and much more.
PlaybackPlayback scores and much more.
Sci-FilesSci-Files scores and much more.
ShowdownMcCarthy Cup's Second Tier competition. Nine teams eliminated from the McCarthy Cup Elimination Round competed separately. Phat Turtle BBQ, Cave Creek, Arizona won.
ShowdownMcCarthy Cup Elimination Round. April 4 through April 18. Danny K's, Orange, California won the competition.
ShowdownMcCarthy Cup Qualification Round. March 7 through March 28. Seventeen teams compete, but only 8 go on to compete in the Elimination Round.
Showdown2023 Sandbag Qualification Round. This round started October 10th and ended on October 31st.
ShowdownShowdown scores and more
Showdown15th Annual SANDBAG Tournament Elimination Round. Stated November 7, 2023.
Six (Wednesday)Six Wednesday scores and much more.
Six ThursdayMUDEE Six Thursday Challenge. Starts September 21 and continues for a total of five weeks. The lowest score is dropped.
Six ThursdaySix Thursday scores and much more.
SpotlightSpotlight scores and much more.
Topix FridayTopix Friday scores and much more.
Topix ThursdayTopix Thursday scores and much more.
Tuned InTuned In scores and much more.
2022
All GamesOverall best teams based on average score with a minimum of 12 games played during the year.
All GamesOverall best teams based on average score with a minimum of 24 games played during the year.
All GamesOverall best teams based on total PLACEMENT POINTS (probably the best indicator) during the year.
BrainbusterAnnual Brainbuster Tournament -- April 6 through May 10, 2022.
BrainbusterBrainbuster scores and much more
Glory DazeGlory Daze scores and much more
PlaybackPlayback scores and much more.
Sci-FilesSci-Files scores and much more.
ShowdownMcCarthy Cup Qualification Round - April 26 through May 17, 2022. Only four teams advanced to the Elimination Round - Red Fox vs. Teasers and Moose McGuires vs. Danny K's. Teaser's and Moose McGuires were eliminated the first week. Red Fox won.
ShowdownSandbag Tournament, Qualification Round. The qualification round starts October 11 and runs for 4 weeks. The top 8 teams will compete in a single elimination round starting November 8, 2022.
ShowdownSandbag Tournament, Single Elimination round. The top eight qualification teams vie for the title of 2022 Sandbag Tournament Champion. The competition begins November 8, 2022. The eight qualifiers will not be official until after the November 1st gam
ShowdownShowdown scores and more
Six (Wednesday)Six scores and much more
Six ThursdayMUDEE Six Thursday Challenge. Starts September 15 and continues for a total of five weeks. The lowest score is dropped.
Six ThursdaySix Thursday scores and much more.
SpotlightSpotlight scores and more
Topix (Thursday)Topix Thusday scores and much more
Topix FridayTopix Friday scores and much more.
2021
All GamesOverall best teams based on average score with a minimum of 12 games played during the year.
All GamesOverall best teams based on average score with a minimum of 24 games played during the year.
All GamesOverall best teams based on total PLACEMENT POINTS (probably the best indicator) during the year.
Archives incompleteThe COVID pandemic prevented a number of teams from playing the Buzztime games. Some locations closed temporarily or, in some cases, permanently. At the same time, many players felt vulnerable and avoided being in proximity of non-family members.
BrainbusterBrainbuster scores and much more
Glory DazeGlory Daze scores and much more
PlaybackPlayback scores and much more.
Sci-FilesSci-Files scores and much more.
ShowdownShowdown scores and more
Six (Wednesday)Six scores and much more
Six ThursdaySix Thursday scores and much more.
SpotlightSpotlight scores and more
Topix (Thursday)Topix Thusday scores and much more
Topix FridayTopix Friday scores and much more.
2020
All GamesOverall best teams based on average score with a minimum of 12 games played during the year.
All GamesOverall best teams based on average score with a minimum of 24 games played during the year.
All GamesOverall best teams based on total PLACEMENT POINTS (probably the best indicator) during the year.
Archives incompleteThe COVID pandemic prevented a number of teams from playing the Buzztime games. Some locations closed temporarily or, in some cases, permanently. At the same time, many players felt vulnerable and avoided being in proximity of non-family members.
BrainbusterBrainbuster scores and much more
Glory DazeGlory Daze scores and much more
PlaybackPlayback scores and much more.
Sci-FilesSci-Files scores and much more.
ShowdownMcCarthy Cup Qualification Round -- March 10 through April 7, 2020
ShowdownShowdown scores and much more.
Six (Wednesday)Six scores and much more
Six ThursdaySix Thursday scores and much more.
SpotlightSpotlight scores and more
Topix (Thursday)Topix Thusday scores and much more
Topix FridayTopix Friday scores and much more.
2019
All GamesOverall best teams based on average score with a minimum of 12 games played during the year.
All GamesOverall best teams based on average score with a minimum of 24 games played during the year.
All GamesOverall best teams based on total PLACEMENT POINTS (probably the best indicator) during the year.
BrainbusterAnnual Brainbuster Tournament -- April 2 through April 30, 2019
BrainbusterBrainbuster scores and rankings for the year.
Glory DazeGlory Daze scores and rankings for the year.
PlaybackPlayback scores and rankings for the year.
Sci-FilesSci-Files scores and rankings for the year.
ShowdownMcCarthy Cup Qualification Round -- February 26 through March 19, 2019
ShowdownMcCarthy Cup Elimination Round -- April 2 through April 23, 2019
ShowdownSandbag Tournament, Qualification Round
ShowdownSandbag Tournament, Elimination Round
ShowdownShowdown scores and rankings for the year.
Six (Thursday)MUDEE Six Challenge -- May 30 through July 11, 2019 (Scores from the June 27 and July 4 games were not included in the competition.)
Six ThursdaySix Thursday scores and rankings for the year.
Six WednesdaySix Wednesday scores and rankings for the year.
SpotlightSpotlight scores and rankings for the year.
Topix FridayTopix Friday scores and rankings for the year.
Topix ThursdayTopix Thursday scores and rankings for the year.
TrendaliciousTrendalicious scores and rankings for the year.
2018
All GamesOverall best teams based on average score with a minimum of 12 games played during the year.
All GamesOverall best teams based on average score with a minimum of 24 games played during the year.
All GamesOverall best teams based on total PLACEMENT POINTS (probably the best indicator) during the year.
BrainbusterAnnual DINGO Brainbuster Tournament -- April 3 through May 1, 2018
BrainbusterBrainbuster scores and rankings for the year.
Glory DazeGlory Daze scores and rankings for the year.
PlaybackPlayback scores and rankings for the year.
Sci-FilesSci-Files scores and rankings for the year.
ShowdownMcCarthy Cup Qualification Round -- March 6 through March 27, 2018
ShowdownMcCarthy Cup Elimination Round -- April 3 through April 24, 2018
ShowdownSandbag Qualification Round -- August 28 through September 25, 2018
ShowdownSandbag Elimination Round -- October 2 through October 30, 2018
ShowdownShowdown scores and rankings for the year.
Six (Thursday)MUDEE Six Challenge -- May 31 through June 28, 2018
Six ThursdaySix Thursday scores and rankings for the year.
Six WednesdaySix scores and rankings for the year.
SpotlightSpotlight scores and rankings for the year.
Topix FridayTopix Friday scores and rankings for the year.
Topix ThursdayTopix Thursday scores and rankings for the year.
TrendaliciousTrendalicious scores and rankings for the year.
2017
All GamesOverall best teams based on average score with a minimum of 12 games played during the year.
All GamesOverall best teams based on average score with a minimum of 24 games played during the year.
All GamesOverall best teams based on total PLACEMENT POINTS (probably the best indicator) during the year.
All Premium GamesGame play activity (number of sites and number of players) for the period of May 26, 2007 through September 16, 2017
BrainbusterScores and statistics for the December 26, 2017 game.
PlaybackPlayback scores and rankings for the year.
ShowdownShowdown scores and rankings for the year.
SixSix scores and rankings for the year.
Six ThursdaySix Thursday scores and rankings for the year.
SpotlightSpotlight scores and rankings for the year.
2016
All GamesOverall best teams based on average score with a minimum of 12 games played during the year.
All GamesOverall best teams based on average score with a minimum of 24 games played during the year.
All GamesOverall best teams based on total PLACEMENT POINTS (probably the best indicator) during the year.
PlaybackPlayback scores and rankings for the year.
ShowdownShowdown scores and rankings for the year.
SixSix scores and rankings for the year.
Six ThursdaySix Thursday scores and rankings for the year.
SpotlightSpotlight scores and rankings for the year.
2015
All GamesOverall best teams based on average score with a minimum of 12 games played during the year.
All GamesOverall best teams based on average score with a minimum of 24 games played during the year.
All GamesOverall best teams based on total PLACEMENT POINTS (probably the best indicator) during the year.
PlaybackPlayback scores and rankings for the year.
ShowdownShowdown scores and rankings for the year.
SixSix scores and rankings for the year.
Six ThursdaySix Thursday scores and rankings for the year.
SpotlightSpotlight scores and rankings for the year.
2014
All GamesOverall best teams based on average score with a minimum of 12 games played during the year.
All GamesOverall best teams based on average score with a minimum of 24 games played during the year.
All GamesOverall best teams based on total PLACEMENT POINTS (probably the best indicator) during the year.
PlaybackPlayback scores and rankings for the year
QB1QB1 scores and rankings for the 2014 season; the final season.
ShowdownShowdown scores and rankings for the year
SixSix scores and rankings for the year
Six ThursdaySix Thursday scores and rankings for the year
SpotlightSpotlight scores and rankings for the year
2013
All GamesOverall best teams based on average score with a minimum of 12 games played during the year.
All GamesOverall best teams based on average score with a minimum of 24 games played during the year.
All GamesOverall best teams based on total PLACEMENT POINTS (probably the best indicator) during the year.
PlaybackPlayback scores and rankings for the year
QB1QB1 scores and rankings for the 2013 season.
ShowdownShowdown scores and rankings for the year
SixSix scores and rankings for the year.
Six ThursdaySix Thursday scores and rankings for the year
SpotlightSpotlight scores and rankings for the year
2012
All GamesOverall best teams based on average score with a minimum of 12 games played during the year.
All GamesOverall best teams based on average score with a minimum of 24 games played during the year.
All GamesOverall best teams based on total PLACEMENT POINTS (probably the best indicator) during the year.
PlaybackPlayback scores and rankings for the year.
QB1QB1 scores and rankings for the 2012 season.
ShowdownShowdown scores and rankings for the year
SixSix scores and rankings for the year.
Six ThursdaySix Thursday scores and rankings for the year.
Sports IQSports IQ scores and rankings for the year.
SpotlightSpotlight scores and rankings for the year.
The PulseThe pulse was a NTN/Buzztime game. Only scores for the period of September 24, 2012 to October 22, 2012 are available here.
2011
All GamesOverall best teams based on average score with a minimum of 12 games played during the year.
All GamesOverall best teams based on average score with a minimum of 24 games played during the year.
All GamesOverall best teams based on total PLACEMENT POINTS (probably the best indicator) during the year.
PlaybackPlayback scores and rankings for the year.
QB1QB1 scores and rankings for the 2011 season.
ShowdownShowdown scores and rankings for the year
SixSix scores and rankings for the year.
Six ThursdaySix Thursday scores and rankings for the year.
Sports IQSports IQ scores and rankings for the year.
Sports Trivia ChallengeSports Trivia Challengescores and rankings for the year 2011
SpotlightSpotlight scores and rankings for the year.
2010
All GamesOverall best teams based on average score with a minimum of 12 games played during the year.
All GamesOverall best teams based on average score with a minimum of 24 games played during the year.
All GamesOverall best teams based on total PLACEMENT POINTS (probably the best indicator) during the year.
PlaybackPlayback scores and rankings for the year.
QB1QB1 scores and rankings for the year.
ShowdownWinter Showdown Tournament
ShowdownSpring Showdown Throwdown
ShowdownFall Showdown tournament
ShowdownShowdown scores and rankings for the year.
SixSix scores and rankings for the year.
Six ThursdaySix Thursday scores and rankings for the year.
Sports IQSports IQ scores and rankings for the year.
SpotlightSpotlight scores and rankings for the year.
STC MondaySports Trivia Challenge scores and rankings for the year.
2009
All GamesOverall best teams based on average score with a minimum of 12 games played during the year.
All GamesOverall best teams based on average score with a 24-game minimum
All GamesOverall best teams based on Placement Points (probably the best indicator).
PlaybackScores and rankings from the previous version of Playback through February 28, 2009.
PlaybackScores, rankings, and more for every 2009 New Playback game starting March 7th.
QB1Scores, rankings, and more for every 2009 MNF QB1 game and Playoff game.
ShowdownScores and rankings for Buzztime's Five-week long Summer Showdown Tournament that started on June 16th.
ShowdownScores, rankings, and more for every 2009 Showdown game.
SixScores, rankings, and more for every 2009 Six game.
Six ThursdayScores, rankings, and more for every 2009 Six Thursday game starting March 5th.
Sports TriviaScores, rankings, and more for every 2009 Sports Trivia game.
SpotlightScores, rankings, and more for every 2009 Spotlight game.
STC SundayScores and rankings for the Sunday version of Sports Trivia Challenge through March 1, 2009.
2008
All GamesOverall Best Teams for the year -- twelve games per year minimum
All GamesOverall Best Teams for the year -- twenty-four games per year minimum
All GamesOverall Best teams for the year -- based on Place points.
BlurBlur was a NTN/Buzztime game available from October 11, 2007 to June 12, 2008.
PlaybackScores, rankings, and more for every 2008 Playback game.
QB1Scores, rankings, and more for every 2008 MNF QB1 game and Playoff game.
ShowdownFinal results from the 2008 McCarthy Cup Tournament
ShowdownThe results of the player-run Sandbag Showdown tournament that took place in October and November.
ShowdownScores, rankings, and more for every 2008 Showdown game.
SixScores, rankings, and more for every 2008 Six game.
Sports IQScores, rankings, and more for every 2008 Sports IQ game.
Sports TriviaScores, rankings, and more for every 2008 Sports Trivia game.
SpotlightScores, rankings, and more for every 2008 New Spotlight game.
STC MondayScores, rankings, and more for every 2008 Sports Trivia Monday game
2007
All GamesOverall Best Teams for the year -- twelve games per year minimum
All GamesOverall Best Teams for the year -- twenty-four games per year minimum
All GamesOverall Best teams for the year -- based on Place points.
BlurBlur was a NTN/Buzztime game available from October 11, 2007 to June 12, 2008.
PassportPlayer-run Passport Tournament; completed just before Passport was removed from the Buzztime schedule.
PassportScores and statistics through Passport's final game on October 3, 2007.
PlaybackScores, rankings, and more for every 2007 Playback game.
QB1Scores, rankings, and more for every 2007 MNF QB1 game and Playoff game.
ShowdownMcCarthy Cup -- An annual Showdown tournament NOT sponsored by NTN/Buzztime
ShowdownBuzztime's Spring Showdown Tournament
ShowdownBuzztime's Summer Showdown Tournament
ShowdownBuzztime's Fall Showdown Tournament
ShowdownScores, rankings, and more for every 2007 Showdown game.
SixScores, rankings, and more for every 2007 Six game.
Sports IQScores, rankings, and more for every 2007 Sports IQ game.
Sports TriviaScores, rankings, and more for every 2007 Sports Trivia game.
SpotlightClassic Spotlight through June when it was replaced by a new version of the game.
SpotlightScores, rankings, and more for every 2007 New Spotlight game.
2006
All GamesOverall Best Teams for the year -- twelve games per year minimum
All GamesOverall Best Teams for the year -- twenty-four games per year minimum
All GamesOverall Best teams for the year -- based on Place points.
PassportScores, rankings, Betty's recaps, and more for every 2006 Passport game.
PassportResults for Passport Tournament that started October 4th; not sponsored by Buzztime/NTN.
PlaybackScores, rankings, and more for every 2006 Playback game.
QB1Scores, rankings, and more for every 2006 MNF QB1 game.
ShowdownScores, rankings, and more for every 2006 Showdown game.
SixScores, rankings, and more for every 2006 Six game.
Sports IQScores, rankings, and more for every 2006 Sports IQ game.
Sports TriviaScores, rankings, and more for every 2006 Sports Trivia game.
Sports TriviaSports Trivia Million dollar Badge
SpotlightScores, rankings, and more for every 2006 Spotlight game.
2005
All GamesOverall Best teams for the year -- twelve games per year minimum; no data for Sports Trivia and Sports IQ
All GamesOverall Best teams for the year -- twenty-four games per year minimum; no data for Sports Trivia and Sports IQ
All GamesOverall Best teams for the year -- based on Place points; no data for Sports Trivia and Sports IQ
PassportScores, rankings, and more for every Passport game played in 2005
PlaybackScores, rankings, and more for every Playback game played in 2005.
QB1Scores, rankings, and more for every QB1 game in 2005
ShowdownScores, rankings, and more for every Showdown game played in 2005
SixScores, rankings, and more for every Six game played in 2005.
SpotlightScores, rankings, and more for every Spotlight game played in 2005.
2004
PassportScores, rankings, and more for every Passport game played in 2004.
PlaybackScores, rankings, and more for every Playback game played in 2004.
QB1Scores, rankings, and more for every QB1 game in 2004
ShowdownScores, rankings, and more for every Showdown game played in 2004.
SixScores, rankings, and more for every Six game played in 2004.
SpotlightScores, rankings, and more for every Spotlight game played in 2004.
2003
PassportScores, rankings, and more for every Passport game played in 2003.
PlaybackScores, rankings, and more for every Playback game played in 2003.
ShowdownScores, rankings, and more for every Showdown game played in 2003.
SixScores, rankings, and more for every Six game played in 2003.
SpotlightScores, rankings, and more for every Spotlight game played in 2003.
2002
Guest BookGuest Book entries for 2002 and 2003
PassportScores, rankings, and more for every Passport game played in 2002.
PlaybackScores, rankings, and more for every Playback game played in 2002.
Showdown2002 Winter Showdown tournament courtesy of Goober.
ShowdownScores, rankings, and more for every Showdown game played in 2002.
SixScores, rankings, and more for every Six game played in 2002.
SpotlightScores, rankings, and more for every Spotlight game played in 2002.
2001
PlaybackPlayback rankings courtesy of Steve Sexton
ShowdownThe final Showdown Place rankings for 2001. Rankings based on 100 points for first place, 99 for second, etc.
ShowdownThe final Showdown Average rankings for all teams appearing in the top 100 in any game in 2001.
ShowdownWinners and scores for each Showdown game played in 2001
Showdown2001 Fall Showdown tournament rankings courtesy of Goober.
Spotlight2001 Spotlight rankings courtesy of Jamey Kirby.
2000
Glory Daze2000 Glory Daze rankings courtesy of Brian Sarver.
Glory Daze2000 Glory Daze rankings courtesy of Brian Sarver. (Listing is incomplete.)
Guest BookGuest Book entries for 2000, 2001, and part of 2002.
Passport2000 Passport rankings courtesy of Brian Sarver. (Listing is incomplete.)
Playback2000 Playback rankings courtesy of Steve Sexton.
ShowdownFinal Showdown Place rankings for 2000. Rankings based on 100 points for first place, 99 points for second, etc.
ShowdownShowdown Average scores and rankings for teams appearing in the top 100 during any game in 2000.
ShowdownShowdown winners and scores for each week game played in 2000.
1999
Glory Daze1999 Glory Daze rankings courtesy of Brian Sarver.
Guest BookView the entries to our Guest Book during 1999.
Playback1999 Playback rankings courtesy of Steve Sexton.
Premium GamesA tally sheet of Premium Game winners for the year 1999.
Reports1999 NTN shareholder meeting report.
ShowdownShowdown winners for each week of 1999 including total wins.
ShowdownAll Showdown teams in the top 100 and their scores for each week through November 1999.
Spotlight1999 Spotlight rankings courtesy of Jason Wilson.
Trivial Pursuit1999 Trivial Pursuit rankings courtesy of Brian Sarver
Ultimate Championship1999 Ultimate Championship tournament scores
1998
Guest BookView the entries to our Guest Book during 1998.
Reports1998 NTN shareholder meeting report
ShowdownShowdown winners for each week of 1998 including total wins.
ShowdownThe final 1998 Showdown rankings
1997
Guest BookView the entries to our Guest Book during 1996 and 1997
ShowdownShowdown winners for each week of 1997 including total wins.
ShowdownPage 1 (of 2) of a Showdown Recap from the February 18, 1997 game.
ShowdownPage 2 (of 2) of a Showdown Recap from the February 18, 1997 game.
1996
All GamesA 1996 flyer promoting a Players Plus Sweepstakes and prizes.

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