a method for playing a trivia game comprising the steps of compiling a general pool of trivia questions ; arranging a game with a plurality of players connected over a computer network ; receiving an entry fee from a plurality of players connected over a computer network ; and assigning a starting point total for each player ; presenting a sequence of at least 20 trivia questions . each question is presented by : presenting the topic for the question ; setting point wager limits ; receiving a point wager from a plurality of players connected over a computer network ; presenting multiple choice answers having at least one correct answer ; adding wagered points for correct answers , and decaying points earnable for a question over time ; subtracting wagered points for incorrect answers ; increasing point wager limits ; calculating ending point totals for each player to determine the winner ; and pooling the entry fees to award a portion of the entry fees to the winner .