The Game Show

"I think I get it."

"Excellent! Let's get started! The first question goes to Sine Radian. Let's spin the wheels!"

*Professor spins the wheels*

"Your question is worth 50 points, and the topic is Equestrian History! Here is your question."

*The lights on the stage dim*

"Who was the adviser to Princess Platinum of the Unicorn Tribe?

A) Smart Cookie
B) Star-Swirl the Bearded
C) Clover the Clever
D) Prince Blue Dream"

{I think it's kind of obvious, but I need to say it anyway: You are NOT allowed to look up the answers on any sort of database! This is a test of your knowledge. Also note that there will be NO questions about fan projects. This includes the comics.}

"As I recall..."

"B. Final Answer."

"Incorrect! It was Clover the Clever. The Unicorn Tribe merged with the Pegasus and Earth Tribes when Equestria was founded. Star-Swirl the Bearded lived after the defeat of Discord and the rise of the Royal Sisters."

*The lights brighten again*

"It's okay, Sine. You still have more chances to prove yourself! The next question goes to Axle Gear!"

*Professor spins the wheels*

"Your question is worth 25 points, and the category is Health."

"Which of the following is not a symptom of pony pox?

A) Fatigue
B) Headaches
C) Red spots on the body
D) Coughing"

"That's easy. The answer is B."

"Correct! Axle Gear is on the board with 25 points!"

*The crowd applauds*

"It's your turn, Twilight. Let's spin the wheels!"

*Professor spins the wheels*

"Your question is worth 50 points, and the topic is Magic!"

*The crowd applauds - they know that Twilight knows a lot about magic*

"Please, hold your applause! Here is your question."

"What type of spell is stored in the Star-Swirl the Bearded wing of the Canterlot Archives?"

A) Healing
B) Transformation
C) Protection
D) Time"

"I've actually was visited by my future self once. Long story. Anyway, she told me- or, I told myself, that the Star-Swirl wing contains time spells. So, the answer is D."

"Correct!"

*The crowd applauds*

"For the second set of questions, the point values are doubled! It's your turn again, Sine."

*Professor spins the wheels*

"Your question is worth 150 points. The topic is Ancient Artifacts."

"According to an ancient prophecy, gathering the thirteen Rings of Scorcherro in the Fortress of Talicon will trigger how many years of unrelenting heat?

A) 100
B) 500
C) 800
D) 1,000"

"Too bad there is no "Ask the audience..." I am not good at any aspects of history... Except scientific... I might as well try my best... It does not matter if I lose."

"My guess: C, final answer."

"That's correct! This prophecy was also the main story device in Daring Do and the Ring of Destiny."

*The audience applauds*

"You're next, Axle."

*Professor spins the wheels. The points wheel lands on a picture of a nail*

"Oh! If you answer this question correctly, you'll get an item! The topic is Wildlife."

"Which of the following cannot be found in the Everfree Forest?

A) Minotaur
B) Cragadile
C) Manticore
D) Timberwolf"

"Hmm... I'll get another item if I get this right, so I might as well use the one I have now. I'm going to use my Cutter, Professor."

"All right. Let's cut away two of the wrong answers."

*The scissors on the screen on Axle's podium disappear*

"Neither B nor D is correct. The answer is either A or C. What'll it be, Axle?"

"I'm not sure, actually. I don't know a lot about the Everfree Forest. I'm just going to guess... A?"

"You are correct!"

*The audience applauds*

"For answering that question correctly, you get 100 points and a new item. The Nail will allow you to pass the question to another contestant. If they get it wrong, you steal points from them. However, if they get it right, they steal the points from you!"

*A nail appears on Axle's screen*

"Now it's Twilight's turn."

*Professor spins the wheels*

"This question is worth 200 points, and the topic is Geography!"

"Which of the following cities lies the furthest north?

A) Cloudsdale
B) Appleloosa
C) Crystal Empire
D) Manehattan"

"That's an easy one. The answer is C."

"Correct!"

*The audience applauds*

"After the second set of questions, the scores are as follows:

Twilight is in the lead with 250 points.
Sine follows behind with 150 points.
Axle brings up the rear with 125 points.

For the third and final set of questions, point values are tripled! Let's start with Sine."

*Professor spins the wheels*

"This question is worth 300 points. The topic is Botany."

"Which plant causes a variety of ridicule-inducing afflictions on any who make contact with it?

A) Poison Joke
B) Heart's Desire
C) Seeds of Truth
D) Amethyst"

"My gut says "A", Final answer."

"That is correct!"

*The crowd applauds*

"Sine now has 450 points! It'll be difficult for Axle to catch up after that!"

*Professor spins the wheels*

"Axle, your next question is worth 250 points. The topic is Fame and Infamy."

"A certain pony has caused trouble in Ponyville with magic on two separate occasions. What is this pony's cutie mark?

A) A crescent moon
B) A magic wand
C) A red-and-yellow sun
D) A six-pointed star"

~Might as well use my item. I can't possibly catch up otherwise.~

"Professor, I'm going to use my Nail and pass the question on to Sine!"

"All right! Things are getting exciting! Now, Sine, since Axle doesn't have 250 points, if you answer this question right, you steal all of Axle's points. If you get it wrong, though, he steals 250 points from you, which will put him in the lead! What is your answer?"

"...A... Final..."

"I'm sorry, Sine, but that is incorrect."

*The crowd gasps*

"The correct answer is B. Trixie Lulamoon, stage name "The Great and Powerful Trixie", has caused trouble in Ponyville on two occasions using magic. Princess Luna, when she was Nightmare Moon, has only attacked Ponyville once. Since you answered incorrectly, Axle gets 250 points from you."

*The crowd applauds*

"Axle is now in the lead with 375 points. Twilight needs 125 points to catch up. Let's see what the wheel lands on..."

*Professor spins the wheels*

"Twilight, this question is worth 150 points, and the topic is Locations!"

"What town was constructed in less than a year by settler ponies?

A) Trottingham
B) Hoofington
C) Appleloosa
D) Dodge Junction"

"If my memory is correct, the answer is C."

"That is correct!"

*The crowd applauds*

"That's the end of Round 1. Let's look at the current standings.

Twilight has taken the lead with 400 points.
Axle is in second with 375 points.
Sine has fallen into last with 200 points.

It's still anyone's game as we go into Round 2!"

*Professor pushes the wheels backstage*

"Round 2 is the Reverse Question round. I will describe something, and you must tell me what I am describing, in the form of a question. For example, if I said 'This pony is the host of the game you are playing', you would say 'Who is the Professor?' for your answer. You may select from a series of topics and point values from a board on your turn. Here is the board."

*A large screen is rolled on-stage. It displays the following table.*

Who, What, and Where	The Place to Be	Creature Feature	Cutie Mark Mix-Up	Elements of Harmony	The Music In Me
100	100	100	100	100	100
200	200	200	200	200	200
300	300	300	300	300	300
400	400	400	400	400	400
500	500	500	500	500	500

"Because Sine is in last place, he gets the first pick. What'll it be, Sine?"

"Oh, It's Jeopardy." (He thinks back to his University events)

"Cutie Mark Mix-Up. 300 please."