Fallout Shelter: All Gameshow Gauntlet Quest Answers

This guide was originally written by Grace Black.

In Fallout Shelter, various quests can be completed as the Overseer. One of these questlines is the Gameshow Gauntlet Weekly Quiz, which players can participate in after building the Overseers Office.

During your progression through Gameshow Gauntlet, you will be quizzed with various answers relating to the Fallout franchise. If you get any of these questions wrong, then you'll soon find yourself in combat, so knowing the answers in advance will enable you to cheat your way through and safely progress through the quest at a steady pace.

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Updated January 13th, 2026 by Usama Ali: The Game Show Gauntlet quest is one of Fallout Shelter’s most worthwhile challenges. Completing the Gameshow Gauntlet questline is about more than just flexing your Fallout knowledge. Answering every question correctly not only keeps your Dwellers safe but also rewards you with valuable items. From Nuka-Cola Quantum and Lunchboxes to Pet Carriers and even Mr. Handy, these prizes can speed up your Vault’s growth and make future quests far easier to manage. This guide has been updated to include a full breakdown of every reward you can earn from the Game Show Gauntlet.

All Gameshow Gauntlet Answers in Fallout Shelter

The Gameshow Gauntlet quest in Fallout Shelter has players navigate a series of rooms with Raiders inside. These Raiders will approach the player with a multi-choice question, quizzing them on topics related to the Fallout franchise.

When an incorrect answer is given by the player, these Raiders will turn hostile and initiate combat. For this reason, knowing the answers to the questions in advance will enable you to get past them in one piece, even when you're unsure of an answer here or there. Gameshow Gauntlet has 11 different sets of questions, with the questions you are asked being determined by the length of the weekly Gameshow Gauntlet quest you have received - between 14 and 24 hours.

14 Hour Gameshow Gauntlet Answers

Question	Correct Answer
Who was the insane leader of the Republic of Dave?	I’m going to say Dave
What was Rivet City before the war?	Aircraft Carrier
Sarah Lyons is a member of what group?	Brotherhood of Steel
Who was trapped on the roof of Trinity Tower?	Rex Goodman

15 Hour Gameshow Gauntlet Answers

Question	Correct Answer
What famous statue lost its head in the Capital Wasteland?	Abraham Lincoln
What little boy was trapped in a refrigerator in the Commonwealth?	Billy
Super Mutants were created using …?	Forced Evolutionary Virus
What group worships the Glow?	Children of Atom

16 Hour Gameshow Gauntlet Answers

Question	Correct Answer
Who is the most famous reporter in Diamond City?	Piper Wright
Who was the sheriff of Megaton?	Lucas Simms
What deadly creature lurks in the Salem Museum of Witchcraft?	Deathclaw
Who is the DJ for Galaxy News Radio?	Three Dog

17 Hour Gameshow Gauntlet Answers

Question	Correct Answer
The children of Atom make their home in what region of the Commonwealth?	The Glowing Sea
Where was Lorenzo Cabot held prisoner?	Parson State Insane Asylum
Which of the following is not a location in the Commonwealth?	Harbor Hotel
Where was Kellogg’s headquarters?	Fort Hagen

18 Hour Gameshow Gauntlet Answers

Question	Correct Answer
What book was Moira trying to write?	Wasteland Survival Guide
What was Moira’s last name?	Brown
What store does Moira send the Lone Wanderer to for food?	Super-Duper Mart
Which of these did Moira not send the Lone Wanderer to?	Nuka-Cola Plant

19 Hour Gameshow Gauntlet Answers

Question	Correct Answer
What is the Settlement closest to Vault 111?	Sanctuary
Who trims the bushes in Sanctuary?	Codsworth
Who is hanging around the Red Rocket near Sanctuary?	Dogmeat
The Great War started just before which holiday?	Halloween

20 Hour Gameshow Gauntlet Answers

Question	Correct Answer
How did the Brotherhood of Steel arrive in the Commonwealth?	In an Airship
What Brotherhood of Steel member took shelter in the Cambridge Police Station?	Paladin Danse and Scribe Haylen
Which advanced technology is used by many Brotherhood of Steel members?	Power Armor
What was the Brotherhood of Steel seeking at Mass Fusion HQ?	Beryllium agitator

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21 Hour Gameshow Gauntlet Answers

Question	Correct Answer
What is the name of the Children of Atom base on Far Harbor Island?	The Nucleus
The Far Harbor Island is in what former state?	It’s in Maine
What is DiMA?	Synth
Why did Kasumi Nakano run away to Acadia?	She believed she was a synth

22 Hour Gameshow Gauntlet Answers

Question	Correct Answer
Who is the old psychic with the Minutemen?	Mama Murphy
What military group occupied Project Purity before it could be activated?	Enclave
Who is the crazy mechanic in the Railroad?	Tinker Tom
What eyesore did Allistair Tenpenny want gone?	Megaton

23 Hour Gameshow Gauntlet Answers

Question	Correct Answer
Name one of the Raider gangs in Nuka-World!	Any of the following: Disciples, Operators, or The Pack
What weapon is needed to defeat Ryker?	Squirt Gun
What are the Hubologists after?	A Spaceship
Which of these is not a flavor of Nuka-Cola?	Nuka Fresh

24 Hour Gameshow Gauntlet Answers

Question	Correct Answer
Who were the military mercenaries in the Capital Wasteland?	Talon Company
What organization created Synths?	The Institute
What monument did Hannibal Hamlin want to restore?	Lincoln Memorial
What was the name of the Super Mutant Behemoth hiding in the Boston Common Pond?	Swan

All Game Show Gauntlet Rewards in Fallout Shelter

If your Dwellers manage to survive the gauntlet and answer every question correctly, you’ll walk away with some powerful and useful rewards. The following table lists all the rewards you can win from the Game Show Gauntlet quest.

Reward	Use
Nuka-Cola Quantum	This item instantly lets you complete quests or speed up travel time.
Bottle Caps	Bottle Caps are the main currency. You can use them to expand rooms, craft weapons, and even bring back dead Dwellers (unless you’re in Survival mode).
Pet Carrier	Pet Carriers give you a chance to unlock pets that provide powerful bonuses to your Dwellers, such as increased stats or fast health regen.
Lunchbox	Each Lunchbox in Fallout Shelter contains 4 cards that can give you resources, Bottle Caps, gear, or rare Dwellers.
Mr. Handy	Mr. Handy is one of the most useful helpers in Fallout Shelter. He can collect resources from rooms automatically or patrol the Wasteland to gather Caps.
Recipe Fragments	These can unlock new crafting options for weapons and outfits.