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🧵 Common Thread

The Common Thread round is a special variation of the classic Trivia round. In this round, players answer a series of regular questions, but the twist is that all answers are secretly connected by a single underlying theme or link — the “common thread.”

📝 How it works​

  • Players answer a sequence of questions as usual.
  • The final question in the round is typically “What is the common thread that connects all these answers?”
  • Instead of showing feedback after each question, all feedback is postponed until the end of the round.
  • When the round ends, feedback for the final “common thread” question is shown first.
  • After that, feedback for all previous questions is revealed, allowing the quizmaster to explain how each answer ties into the overall theme.

⚙️ Feedback and scoring​

  • Postponed feedback: No immediate answer feedback after each question. Everything is revealed at the end.
  • Quizmaster control: The feedback reveal sequence helps build suspense and encourages group discussion.
  • Scoring: Each question uses its configured scoring type. The “common thread” question is usually open or freeform.

See round options for details on configuring feedback timing and scoring.

💡 Tips for writing a Common Thread round​

  • Choose a good link: Pick a theme that is clever but not impossible to guess.
  • Balance the questions: Ensure each question makes sense on its own, but also fits the common thread.
  • Final question: End the round with a clear, direct question asking players to identify the link.

For more information about configuring round feedback and special round types, see the round types documentation.