Quick Overview of The Mind Challenge Program

The Mind Challenge 2027 tournament, April 19-June 3, 2027 - our 9th year!

The Mind Challenge for the New Majority - a free team trivia tournament for active seniors 50+ with four rounds of competition, which qualifies teams to compete in an elite 10 quarter-finals competition.

Designed like the popular NCAA basketball tournament with regions and brackets, it is fun and free for both the participating seniors and the senior municipal centers!

All Mind Challenge events are at senior municipal centers across Northeast Ohio and are played on weekdays at either 9:30 am or 1:00 pm.

A collaborative effort where teams of 4-6 players combine their knowledge of senior-friendly trivia questions asked by a trivia host. It’s not an individual vs individual game; it is a team-oriented game where everyone works together for points. No player is singled out in team competition!

Over 120- teams, over 800 players, representing 75 cities throughout Northeast Ohio, competed in 2026.

Teams play to win cash prizes for their senior center!

The winning team receives $ 2,500.00. The 2nd place team wins $ 1,500.00, 3rd place is $ 1,000.00; and 4th place is $ 500.00.

The 2026 winners were the Willoughby Hills Team as Mind Challenge Champions. The Broadview Hts. team took 2nd place, Brooklyn Hts. took 3rd and Cleveland Hts who took 4th. Stow finished in 5th place.

FAQ's

What are the dates of the 2027 Mind Challenge?

April 19 thru June 3, 2027

Is there a cost to play?

There are no costs to individuals, teams or the senior centers

Do I play as an individual or on a team?

The Mind Challenge is a team-oriented tournament. Minimum of 4 and maximum of 6 players per team

Is there a limit to the number of teams that can represent a city?

There is no limit to the number of teams representing a city or a senior center, in fact we encourage multiple team representation for a city. It increases the city's chances to win.

Who picks the teams?

You can have a team already assembled or if you cannot form a team, you can play with an already established team. No one is turned away!

What do I need to do to sign up?

Contact your neighborhood senior center to sign up. Or contact the Mind Challenge Team: poppaart3@gmail.com pglevine13@gmail.com

How do you play the game?

It is very simple. The trivia host asks the questions. Your team has 90 seconds to collaborate and come up with the answer to the question. Point values are established for questions within each round of the tournament. Your team determines what point value you wish to give to the specific question. Winning teams are determined by the most points they've achieved during the tournament.

Do I need to bring anything when registering to play?

Just provide your name, a phone number you’ll answer and an email address

What if I don’t have an email address?

It’s ok. The Mind Challenge staff will use the senior center email address