Super Smash Bros Ultimate player Scott “Biscotto” Riccardi just crushed a 16-day Jeopardy streak, earning more than any Smasher has from tournaments. Here’s how he did it — and why it’s a huge W for the FGC.
Smash Bros Main Swaps Combos for Clues and Comes Out on Top
In a plot twist even Sakurai couldn’t script, Scott “Biscotto” Riccardi, a Bayonetta main from New Jersey, didn’t need a controller to make esports history. Instead of racking up stocks, he racked up cash — $455,000 worth — during a jaw-dropping 16-day Jeopardy win streak that ended on July 25.
Here’s the kicker: he’s not even ranked in New Jersey’s Smash scene. Yup. Not PR’d, but definitely paid.
Biscotto’s Jeopardy Run: Smashing the Competition Without a Stock Lost
Despite not being one of NJ’s top Smashers, Biscotto took his game knowledge to a whole new battlefield: trivia. And oh boy, did he adapt.
Over 16 straight wins on Jeopardy, the man went full Final Destination on the buzzer and became a “super champion” — an elite club of contestants who win 10+ games.
To put things in perspective:
- Biscotto’s Jeopardy bag: $455,000
- MkLeo’s total lifetime Smash earnings: ~$297K
- Hungrybox (Hbox), Melee legend and story arc generator: ~$453K
That means Biscotto earned more in 2.5 weeks on TV than the biggest Smash stars did in over a decade of global events, bracket resets, and Grand Finals pressure.
From FGC to Final Jeopardy
His run ended on July 25 to Jonathan Hugendubler (a trivia host, so at least it wasn’t random). But the impact? Still hitting like a sweet-spotted Smash attack.
What makes this story even more wild is that Biscotto isn’t alone in breaking out of Smash. Back in 2022, Young Link main Zooey Zephyr was elected to the Montana House of Representatives.
Smash clearly breeds more than just salty Game 5s — it’s spawning real-world W’s.
Why This Actually Matters (Even if You’ve Never Watched Jeopardy)
If you’re thinking “cool, but I’m not about to binge trivia shows,” fair — but here’s what this says about the FGC:
- Smart = Meta. Competitive gaming builds real mental muscles. Biscotto used that problem-solving, rapid reaction mindset and turned it into prime-time cash.
- There’s life beyond the bracket. Not everyone’s going to be a top 8 regular, but there’s serious value in the grind, the discipline, the nerdy passion we all share.
- You don’t need to be #1 to win. Biscotto was a mid-level player by tourney standards. But he played to his strengths — and cashed out big.
From Down Smash to Daily Doubles
So yeah, maybe Biscotto won’t be lifting EVO trophies, but the dude just proved you can go from local tourneys to national TV and clap your way to half a mil.
It’s a feel-good win not just for him, but for the entire Smash and FGC community. Because sometimes, your greatest combo isn’t a zero-to-death — it’s betting big on yourself in a completely different game.
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