31st Jul 2025 to 24th Aug 2025 | |
8pm | |
Assembly Rooms 54 George Street, Edinburgh New Town EH2 2LR |
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£13.50pp | |
Event organiser/part of Edinburgh Festival Fringe | |
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The Elimination Game will run consecutively across 25 nights from 31st July - 24th August at Assembly Rooms, Bijou on George Street.
Back for a third year running, The Elimination Game pits the whole audience against each other in an epic trivia battle. With bigger prizes than ever, plus brand-new rounds, the game has been expertly designed with a series of make-or-break questions that test your knowledge and luck, to see if you will face elimination or be crowned champion.
Tickets are priced from £13.50 per person, and each night sees a fresh set of questions, so audience members can go back time and time again. The Elimination Game offers a unique blend of competition and camaraderie that has something for everyone - from classic pub trivia to weirdly specific topics. Each game has approximately 6-10 rounds and with one winner per round, there’s plenty of opportunities to bag yourself a prize.
The Elimination Game is returning to its home in Scotland following a successful activation in America earlier this year.
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READ MOREThis Christmas feel-good show brings all the magic of the season to life, with all your favourite songs you will know and love!
READ MOREDeck the halls with disco this Christmas season, and join us for the ultimate ABBA celebration, performed live at the beautiful Assembly Rooms, by candlelight.
READ MOREGet ready for an electrifying night of music and fun at Sky Full of Stars, the ultimate tribute to Coldplay, at Assembly Rooms on Friday 6th February!
READ MOREJoin the Grumpy Gaboon and friends on this brand-new musical adventure as together they discover the importance of friendship and forgiveness!
READ MOREPresented by award-winning vocalist and world-class trumpet player, Gareth John, The Story of Swing takes you on a musical journey through decades of the iconic genre of swing and big band music.
READ MORE50 years since punk and new wave kicked the door in, Punk Off storms the stage—louder, bolder, and messier than ever.
READ MOREAward winning wildlife photographer and filmmaker Gordon Buchanan will hit the road again in 2026, with his live tour - Lions and Tigers and Bears. Join him at Assembly Rooms on Sunday 1st March!
READ MOREIntroducing 'Live Forever’ – a celebration of music from, and a tribute to, the greatest rock ’n’ roll band Britain has ever seen… Oasis!
READ MOREBrand NEW for 2026 and coming to the Assembly Rooms Edinburgh, Beautiful Crazy is an exciting and authentic theatrical celebration of one of the biggest country stars on the planet... Luke Combs!
READ MOREGo Your Own Way is a brand new spellbinding show featuring the music from the legendary multiple Grammy Award Winning Fleetwood Mac, don't miss it at the Assembly Rooms in April 2026!
READ MOREJoin Wine Events Scotland at the Assembly Rooms on 9th May for Edinburgh’s only independent spring wine festival – Edinburgh Uncorked – a celebration of wines from all over the world!
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