EXTRA! EXTRA!
A trivia gameshow with six rounds blending real and fake news, headline creation, and creative challenges.
Event Details
EXTRA! EXTRA! is an interactive trivia game built around the fast-moving, often absurd world of news headlines. Instead of a standard question-and-answer format, the event asks teams to sort fact from fiction, respond to unusual prompts, and take part in creative challenges inspired by newspapers, breaking news, and media storytelling.
The game runs across six rounds, with each section introducing a different style of challenge. Some rounds focus on identifying whether headlines are real or fake, while others ask teams to build, complete, or respond to stories in more inventive ways. The result is a trivia format that rewards general knowledge, quick thinking, and a willingness to play along with the sillier side of the premise.
EXTRA! EXTRA! was created exclusively for Virgin Voyages by Georgie Hastie Creative. The format is designed as a team-based event rather than a traditional stage-led game show, meaning every participating sailor can contribute throughout rather than watching a small number of volunteers compete.
What to Expect
Guests are grouped into teams and guided through a sequence of short trivia and creative rounds. The event has the pace of a newsroom-themed party game, with the host introducing each section before teams discuss answers, make decisions, and submit their responses.
The challenges may include deciding which headlines are genuine, spotting fake stories, creating front-page-style moments, or responding to unusual prompts. The mix of real and fabricated news gives the event a light satirical edge, while the creative rounds allow teams to earn points through humor and originality as well as accuracy.
Because everyone plays from their table or team, the format is accessible for sailors who enjoy trivia but do not necessarily want to be pulled on stage. It works best for groups who enjoy collaborative games, quick discussions, and a less conventional approach to onboard trivia.
Highlights Include
- Six rounds of headline-inspired trivia and creative challenges
- A mix of real and fake news stories for teams to identify
- Team-based play where every participant can contribute
- Creative prompts that move the event beyond standard trivia
- An original concept developed exclusively for Virgin Voyages
- A fast-paced format suited to sailors who enjoy group games and media-themed humor
How to Attend
EXTRA! EXTRA! is included in the voyage fare. As with many onboard events, capacity may be limited and spaces are usually available on a first-come, first-served basis. Sailors interested in taking part should check the app for the scheduled time and location, then arrive early to secure a place.
For more information about booking onboard activities, see the Booking Events & First Come First Serve Events guide.
Overview
EXTRA! EXTRA! offers a more inventive take on cruise trivia, using headlines and news stories as the basis for a team-based game. Its strongest feature is the way it combines factual questions with creative participation, giving teams several ways to contribute across the six rounds.
The event is likely to appeal to sailors who enjoy trivia but want something less predictable than a standard quiz. By combining fact-checking, humor, and collaborative play, EXTRA! EXTRA! adds a fresh format to Virgin Voyages’ games and trivia lineup.
