Quiz Bowl features teams of four going head-to-head to be the first to buzz in and answer correctly on pyramidal-style questions across a wide range of subjects. Pyramidal style means that questions begin with more obscure clues and gradually include more accessible information. The question set will lean more heavily toward academic topics, though there will be some pop culture content as well. You can sign up as a pre-formed team or as an individual to be placed in either the recreational or competitive division. The tournament will culminate in the finals on Sunday afternoon, with four teams competing for medals in the competitive division.
Suitable for Novices? Absolutely! If you’re new to quiz bowl, you can sign up for the recreational division, which won’t compete for spots in the medal rounds but will instead offer a more laid-back experience. The pyramidal style of the questions makes the rounds enjoyable for both experienced and novice players, as the clues become easier as the question progresses. If a novice player doesn’t recognize the answer from the early clues, they’ll likely figure it out by the end. After each round, teams will be dynamically paired with others holding similar records to keep the matches as balanced and competitive as possible.
Medal Event – Buzzer Game – Team Event
Event Timeslots (1)
SATURDAY (Imperial 2-11)
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Team Event
