Hangouts in Kampala are offering more than just drinks, as quiz nights emerge as one of the engaging ways to keep patrons entertained during night outings. On Thursday, April 16, Black & White Whisky hosted a lively and interactive quiz night at Salama Springs in Bugolobi.
The evening drew a vibrant mix of young corporate professionals and middle-aged working-class participants. The atmosphere quickly came alive with warm smiles, laughter, and animated conversations as attendees formed teams of five to ten members. While many groups consisted of regular patrons, others welcomed new faces eager to take part in the experience. Most teams creatively chose song titles as their names, adding a unique twist, with each winning team later having their selected song played in celebration.
The session officially kicked off with quiz master, Mr Romeo Banyezaki, who welcomed participants and outlined the rules. He emphasised strict adherence to the guidelines, particularly the ban on phone usage during the quiz, noting that any violations would lead to immediate disqualification.
The quiz began at 8:15 PM and featured five rounds of ten questions each, bringing the total to 50 questions. The questions ranged from multiple-choice to open-ended formats and were displayed on a projector for all teams to follow.
The first round set the tone with a blend of lifestyle and general knowledge questions that were both entertaining and thought-provoking. At the end of each round, answer sheets were collected, shuffled, and redistributed among teams for peer marking. Correct answers were then projected, allowing teams to score themselves before the quiz master verified the results and announced the winners.
Round two shifted focus to ancient history, presenting a challenge, especially for younger participants, many of whom found the questions unfamiliar and demanding. Despite the difficulty, the competitive spirit remained high.
Participants enjoyed an elevated experience with bottle offerings and Black and White whisky cocktails. Winning teams in individual rounds received complimentary cocktail pitchers to share, accompanied by their chosen song being played.
The competition continued through three more rounds, with the final round focusing on flowers. Although many initially assumed it would be an easy win, particularly for the ladies, it turned out to be the most challenging segment of the night, catching participants off guard and maintaining suspense until the very end.
According to the Black and White Brand Manager Raymond Karama, quiz nights provide an opportunity for people to unwind after a long day, enjoy a fun and engaging challenge, and spend time with friends over drinks.
“What makes nights like this special is the shared knowledge in the room. It is not just about the questions, but the moments people create together, and we are proud to add to that experience as Black and White,” he said.
The quiz nights will take place every Thursday.
