Quizzing has become a national pastime - with more than one in 10 saying they're 'dedicated quizzer'

A survey of 2,000 adults found that 28 per cent said TV quizzes help them unwind, while 67 per cent reported an increase in their general knowledge. Two-thirds (64 per cent) also venture out to participate in quizzes with others. Quizzing has now surpassed crosswords, sudoku and jigsaw puzzles in popularity.

Only 47 per cent of quiz participants have actually won a quiz they've entered in real life, but 14 per cent test their general knowledge at one every week either in person or online. Many (14 per cent) have a regular team they attend quizzes with, although 29 per cent go for the banter and lively atmosphere.

As part of their partnership with ITV show, The Chase, Gala Bingo is offering people the chance to win a competition prize of a Chaser on their quiz team via its new Crack the Code game at The Chase Place.

Sara Jolly, at Gala Bingo, stated: "Knowing a fact that nobody else does on your quiz team is a win like no other. And the best place to pick up these juicy little nuggets of information is usually on TV quiz shows, such as The Chase, who we're excited to be partnered with. There's also a serious side to taking part in quizzes too, in that it helps keep your brain active and learning all the time, which is so important."

Only 34 per cent of quiz participants are motivated by the prospect of winning a prize, with socialising (43 per cent) and banter (35 per cent) being more enjoyable aspects. Interestingly, nearly a tenth (nine per cent) of those who have won a cash prize took home £250 or more.

While the pub is the most common location for quizzes (54 per cent), 32 per cent have participated in one at home, and 21 per cent have joined a workplace quiz as a social event with colleagues.

Almost half of all adults surveyed (46 per cent) view quizzing as a hobby for all ages, and 20 per cent admit they're not very good at them but participate for fun.

When watching quizzes on TV, a staggering 94 per cent confess to shouting out answers to questions that contestants are struggling with. Furthermore, 21 per cent even believe they could perform better than the contestants on-screen, according to figures from OnePoll.

The Gala Bingo X The Chase Ultimate Quiz Night will be held in Manchester on 8th August, where attendees can compete against a real-life Chaser.

Sara Jolly commented: "What better way to test your knowledge than seeing if you can out-score a real-life Chaser? Additionally, one fortunate winner of our Crack the Code game will have a Chaser on their team.

"The Chasers are experts in facts, stats and general knowledge, so you'd better start quizzing and practising with your friends to stand a chance of beating them! But, as our results show, there's a lot more to quizzing, either in person or on TV, than winning it's the taking part and having a laugh that counts."