Q 01/05

In what year did Double Dare premiere as Nickelodeon's first game show?

A) 1988

B) 1990

C) 1986

D) 1992

Answer · why

C) 1986

Within weeks it had more than tripled viewership for the network's afternoon lineup.

Q 02/05

What protective gear were kids given before running the obstacle course?

A) Goggles and rubber gloves

B) Life jackets and water shoes

C) Mouthguards and shin guards

D) Helmets, elbow pads and knee pads

Answer · why

D) Helmets, elbow pads and knee pads

Even so, host Marc Summers has said two children were injured on the course over the years.

Q 03/05

What were the messy stunts on Double Dare officially called?

A) Slime tasks

B) Gross-outs

C) Physical challenges

D) Mess rounds

Answer · why

C) Physical challenges

Both kids on a team took part in every stunt on the original version.

Q 04/05

On the original Double Dare, how much was a question initially worth?

A) $20

B) $10

C) $25

D) $50

Answer · why

B) $10

Family Double Dare and Double Dare 2000 started questions at $25, and the 2018 revival at $50.

Q 05/05

After a dare and a double dare, a question is worth how many times its original value?

A) Quadruple

B) Double

C) Triple

D) Ten times

Answer · why

A) Quadruple

The team in control then has to answer or take the physical challenge.