Knowledge
Fresh categories reward the facts, favorites, and wonderfully obscure things your team knows.
About Barton Smart
Trivia that rewards more than what you know
Barton Smart blends classic trivia with original puzzles, giving every player another way to contribute and every team another reason to celebrate.
David Barton Harris founded Barton Smart Trivia & Puzzles in 2021 to bring a more engaging kind of live entertainment to Northern Virginia restaurants, breweries, and gathering places.
A better night out
Why players love Barton Smart
The best games give everyone at the table a chance to have the answer.
Original puzzles
Spot patterns and make connections to unlock challenges that go beyond standard trivia.
Teamwork
Different brains shine in different rounds, keeping the whole table involved from start to finish.
Live standings
Regular score updates keep the competition friendly, visible, and exciting all night.
Game night, made simple
How it works
Everything you need is waiting when you sit down. Just gather your team and bring your best guesses.
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Pick your team
Bring your cleverest friends—or the ones who make game night the most fun.
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Fill in each round
Use your custom answer sheet for trivia categories and puzzle challenges.
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Watch the standings
Your host scores the round and updates the leaderboard as the game unfolds.
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Claim the glory
The winners celebrate. Everyone else starts planning the rematch.
Inside the game
Follow every answer and every point
A thoughtfully designed answer sheet keeps teams organized while the live leaderboard keeps the room invested.
Ready to play?
Make your next night out a smart one
Join an upcoming game or tell us about the experience you want to create for your venue, company, or private group.