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This Family Feud quiz helps you practice calling out the top survey answers fast. Play quick rounds to sharpen recall, think like the crowd, and have fun solo or with friends. Want more? Try a survey round or play a new family round.

In what year did Family Feud first premiere on television?
1970
1976
1994
1985
Family Feud debuted on July 12, 1976, on ABC and quickly became a daytime TV staple, hosted by Richard Dawson. The original run introduced the now-iconic survey-based game format. It has since seen multiple revivals and host changes over decades.
Who created the Family Feud game show format?
Silvio Berlusconi
Mark Goodson
Chuck Barris
Merv Griffin
Merv Griffin developed Family Feud as part of his game show productions in the 1970s. His company, Merv Griffin Enterprises, produced the original series. Griffin's format focused on surveying the public and having families guess the most popular responses.
What is the main objective for contestants on Family Feud?
Guess the most popular survey answers
Identify songs from lyrics
Solve a word puzzle
Perform physical stunts
Contestants on Family Feud aim to guess responses given by surveyed people, ranking answers by popularity. Points are awarded based on how many survey respondents gave that answer. The game combines strategy, quick thinking, and knowledge of popular opinion.
How many players are there on each family team in Family Feud?
6
3
4
5
Each team on Family Feud consists of five family members competing together. This team size allows for diverse knowledge and quick buzzer challenges. Teams alternate in providing answers to survey questions.
Which host originally introduced the "Fast Money" round on Family Feud?
Louie Anderson
Steve Harvey
John O'Hurley
Richard Dawson
Richard Dawson, the inaugural host, introduced the Fast Money round at the end of each episode to allow families to win bonus cash. In Fast Money, two members answer rapid-fire survey questions. Their combined score must reach a target to win the grand prize.
In the Fast Money round, how many survey answers does each participant need to provide?
5
4
6
7
During Fast Money, each of two family members must give five top survey answers within 20 seconds. Points correspond to the number of surveyed people who gave that response. If their combined total reaches 200 points, the family wins the bonus prize.
On Family Feud, what constitutes a "strike" against a team?
Answering too slowly
Naming an answer not on the survey
Repeating an opponent's answer
Giving a correct answer
A strike is assessed when a contestant gives an answer not found among surveyed responses. Three strikes cause the team to lose control and give the opposing team a chance to steal. Strikes keep the game moving and penalize guesses outside the most popular answers.
What happens after a team accumulates three strikes on a single survey question?
Game ends immediately
Survey is thrown out
Opposing family gets one chance to steal
Team gets bonus points
After three strikes, the opposing family may attempt to steal the round by providing one of the remaining survey answers. A correct steal awards the round's total points to that family. If they fail, the original family retains their points.
Which Family Feud spin-off show features children as contestants?
Celebrity Family Feud
Family Fortunes
Name That Tune
Family Feud Jr.
Family Feud Jr. was piloted with children competing in teams, mirroring the adult format. It aired briefly in the 1980s but didn't receive a full network pickup. The concept reemerged in various specials over the years.
When the main game ends in a tie, what determines the winner?
Coin toss
Sudden Death question
Highest single answer
Family vote
If both families have the same score after the final round, a sudden death question is used. The first family to buzz in and give the top answer wins the match. This tiebreak format keeps suspense high and ensures a clear winner.
What is the name of the theme music traditionally played at the start of Family Feud?
Win TV Theme
Be Our Guest
The Feud Theme
Survey Says!
The Feud Theme, composed specifically for Family Feud, opens each episode and sets the game show tone. Its upbeat melody has become instantly recognizable to viewers. Over the years, variations have been used but the core tune remains.
Which country's version of the show is called Family Fortunes?
United Kingdom
Canada
Australia
Germany
In the UK, Family Feud is known as Family Fortunes and debuted in 1980 on ITV. It shares the same survey-based gameplay with localized questions. The British version has hosted several celebrity specials over its run.
In a typical survey of 100 people, what is the maximum points value a single response can have on the board?
50
99
150
100
Family Feud surveys 100 participants, so the highest possible score for a top answer is 100 points. This occurs if every respondent gives the same answer. It's rare but theoretically the maximum value.
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Study Outcomes

  1. Understand Family Feud Quiz Mechanics -

    Learn the structure and scoring system of a family feud quiz to navigate survey-based prompts effectively.

  2. Analyze Common Survey-Based Prompts -

    Break down typical question formats and identify patterns in how survey questions are presented.

  3. Recall Popular Trivia Answers -

    Memorize the most frequent responses from previous family feud quizzes to boost your chance of matching top answers.

  4. Apply Quick-Thinking to Score Points -

    Develop rapid recall and decision-making skills to answer trivia questions under time pressure and maximize your score.

  5. Evaluate Personal Performance and Improvement -

    Compare your answers against survey results to assess strengths, identify knowledge gaps, and track progress over multiple rounds.

Cheat Sheet

  1. Survey Sampling Basics -

    Family Feud quiz prompts mirror real-world survey techniques where responses come from a defined population (e.g., 100 people). Understanding simple random sampling and stratified sampling helps you predict answer distributions; for instance, knowing that stratified sampling (NIH, 2020) reduces bias in subgroups can guide your guess strategy. Remember the acronym "SRS" (Simple Random Sample) to recall the gold standard of survey design.

  2. Scoring Formula Mastery -

    Scores in Family Feud are the sum of respondents who gave that answer, so a "Score = ∑ respondents for correct answers" approach can maximize your total. By quickly tallying points after each answer (e.g., if "Apple" had 30 respondents and "Banana" had 25, you total 55 points), you can choose riskier high-value answers when you're behind. Practice mental addition drills (like the "5 - 4 - 3" method: add the largest values first) to keep your brain agile under time pressure.

  3. Category Pattern Recognition -

    Research in cognitive psychology (Stanford University, 2018) shows that people tend to name the same top items in broad categories like "Foods" or "Household Items." Memorize the mnemonic "FIRE" (Food, Items, Reactions, Entertainment) to quickly categorize questions. For example, for "Things in a kitchen," you'll likely list "Refrigerator," "Oven," and "Sink" as your first three high-probability guesses.

  4. Risk and Reward Strategy -

    Family Feud's three-strike rule demands balancing safe plays with bold guesses. Use basic expected value (EV) calculations - EV = Probability(correct) × Points - to decide whether to "pass" or "play on." For instance, if you estimate a 60% chance to name the next survey answer worth 20 points, the EV (0.6×20=12) suggests continuing play is worthwhile.

  5. Quick Recall Techniques -

    Memory champions often use the method of loci (Memory Palace) to store and retrieve lists of common survey answers swiftly. By visualizing a familiar path and placing each top answer at a landmark (e.g., imagining "Toothbrush" on your front door for "Things in a bathroom"), you accelerate recall under time constraints. Cognitive Science Today (2021) highlights that spatial mnemonic devices can improve recall by up to 30% in fast-paced scenarios.

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