The Kickback: 90s Trivia

Sitcom Showdown With Friends

$0.99 · Designed for iPad. Not verified for macOS.

Turn the dial back to the 90s! Beat the 15-second timer, challenge friends by room code and prove you know your sitcoms. One price, no ads, no subscriptions. Grab a snack, sit too close to the TV, and prove you really know the classic 90s Black sitcoms you grew up on. The Kickback is a nostalgic trivia game made for millennials who remember Friday night lineups, theme songs you still know word for word, and the families, friends and neighbors who felt like your own. Every question appears on a cartoon CRT TV, complete with original music and sound effects that take you right back to the living room carpet. FLIP THROUGH THE CHANNELS Answer 100 original multiple-choice questions spread across 14 classic sitcom channels. Pick your favorite channel, or try Channel Surf for a mix from across the decade. BEAT THE CLOCK You get 15 seconds per question. A correct answer earns 100 points, and fast answers earn up to 50 bonus points. Each match is 10 questions, so every second counts. PLAY YOUR WAY Take on the computer with Easy, Medium or Hard difficulty. Create a private room and share a 5-letter code to play a friend live. Or get matched with another fan online for a head-to-head showdown. FRIENDLY ONLINE PLAY Stranger matches use nicknames and cartoon avatars only. There is no open chat, just preset 90s-style reactions, plus one-tap report and block to keep things fun. MAKE IT YOURS Design your cartoon avatar and pick a nickname in the avatar studio, and change them anytime. Celebrate wins, demand a rematch, and track your wins, best score and accuracy. SOUNDS LIKE THE 90s Original sitcom-style theme music, game-show countdown tunes and playful sound effects set the mood for every round. ONE PRICE, NO STRINGS The Kickback is a one-time purchase. No ads, no account and no subscriptions. Just pure nostalgic fun. The Kickback is an independent fan trivia game and is not affiliated with, endorsed by or sponsored by any show, studio or network. Turn on the TV, warm up your memory and see who really grew up in front of the screen. Download The Kickback and start your first match today.

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Information

Seller
James Jacobs
Size
12.4 MB
Category
Trivia
Compatibility
Requires iOS 18.0 or later.
  • iPhone
    Requires iOS 18.0 or later.
  • iPad
    Requires iPadOS 18.0 or later.
  • Mac
    Requires macOS 15.0 or later and a Mac with Apple M1 chip or later.
Languages
English
Age Rating
4+
Copyright
© 2026 The Kickback
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    • Supports

    • Family Sharing

      Up to six family members can use this app with Family Sharing enabled.

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