BBQ 2023 Rules and Entry Requirements

General Rules

The Quiz this year is a general Bible Quiz. The categories will be provided. Prospective contestants should familiarize themselves with the competition's general rules and query the National Youth Board (Jamaica).

Entry Requirements

• Contestants interested in participating are required to complete the entry form online.
• The competition is open to persons aged 16 to 35 years from all churches. Quizzers should attain the age of 16 on or before June 1, 2023, and should not attain the age of 36 years before August 1, 2023.
• Entries are expected by Sunday, May 21, 2023. 
• All quizzers should agree to the rules of the competition. 
• Contestants must provide a professional-looking headshot digital photo of themselves to the competition.
• Selected contestants may be required to provide additional profile information such as; favorite scripture, hobbies, etc.

Match Scheduling

The competition will commence in June 2023. The matches will be conducted on Saturdays starting at 7:30pm (Jamaica), 8:30pm (East Coast USA/ Ontario, Canada), and 6:30pm (Alberta, Canada). The contestants will be on Zoom, while viewers will be on YouTube. A reliable internet connection is necessary. Contestants are expected to be present 30 minutes before show time. The match schedule may be adjusted based on the number of entrants.

ROUND 1

2 matches per night, with 3 to 4 contestants per match (3 matches total in Round 1).

In each match, points will be awarded based on placement: 

Win (1^st) – 5 points

2^nd- 3 points

3^rd- 2 points

4^th – 1 point

The number of points earned in Round 1 will determine advancement.

The Top 8 contestants will advance to the Quarter Final Round

QUARTER FINAL ROUND (Knock-out)

8 contestants remain.

2 matches (The two highest scorers from each match shall advance to the next round)

2 match days, 12 contestants total, 2 matches on each day

SEMI-FINAL ROUND (knock out)

6 contestants remain, 1 match day

2 matches (The two highest scorers from each match shall advance to the FINAL ROUND)

The top 4 contestants will advance to the FINAL ROUND 

 FINAL ROUND

The general rules apply. 

4 contestants remain. 1 match day. 

1 match, the contestant, is crowned the winner of the competition.

Masters Match will be held on this night.

Match Format

Jeopardy instructions

• The game is very much like the televised version, with answers presented on the game board and contestants responding with questions.
• The contestants will be using the Zoom platform.
• Contestants will be playing Jeopardy as individuals.
• Three to Four contestants will play in each match.
• There are five categories: Under each column are five clues (phrased in answer form), increasing in value and difficulty.
• The first contestant picks a category and a dollar amount.
• The host then reads the answer.
• Once the answer is read, contestants will have the opportunity to buzz in/signal. Once identified, they can give their answer in the form of a question. Failure to wait to be identified will result in a penalty.
• The buzzer feature will be used. The first person to buzz must respond in the form of a question. (What is a governor? Who is Hillary Clinton?)
• A correct response earns the dollar value of the clue and the opportunity to select the next clue from the board.
• An incorrect response or a failure to answer within the time limit after buzzing deducts the dollar value of the clue from the contestant’s score and gives the second raised hand, the opportunity to respond and if incorrect,  the third contestant.
• If none of the contestants gives a correct response, the host reads the correct response and the contestant who has most recently given a correct response to a previous answer chooses the next answer.
• When the “Level Up” screen appears, only the contestant that selected that category/amount gets to play regardless of his/her score. The maximum wager is $1000, and the minimum is $100. If incorrect whatever was wagered will be subtracted. If correct the amount wagered will be added.
• The quizmaster/quiz mistress reserves the right to curtail a match to the Final Jeopardy segment if the match time reaches 33 minutes without a winner for that match.
• Final Jeopardy!  A category is announced by the host. The contestants will each agree on and write down a wager, based on the category, of as little as $0 or up to as much money as they have accumulated.  The contestants have 30 seconds to write a response, again phrased in the form of a question. This is sent directly to the host. Contestants having zero or negative points are not allowed to participate in Final Jeopardy.
• Other features:  Points booster (all contestants get the same number of points)
• Other special features may be added eg. Quiz for viewers, Masters Match

 Time Rules

• Contestants should wait until the clues are given before pressing the buzzer.
• 10 seconds will be allowed for contestants to buzz after the question has been read.
• The buzz must be within that 10 seconds also.
• After 10 seconds the first two contestants to buzz will be identified. The first contestant will be given a chance to respond.
• The contestant will have 10 seconds to answer.
• The host reserves the right to curtail a match to the Final Jeopardy segment if the match time reaches 33 minutes without a winner for that match. 

Conduct Rules

• All contestants should dress modestly for matches.
• Contestants will be allowed to query during intermission and immediately following the match. No queries will be allowed after the show has ended on that day.
• The decision of the judges will be considered final.
• Contestants should not seek assistance from anyone or any study material during the matches. Immediate disqualification will result if there is evidence of this. Therefore you are encouraged to be in an environment void of others and disturbances (eg, radio, television)

Technical Rules

• All contestants must have access to a reliable internet connection.
• Contestants will be required to open cameras during the matches.
• Contestants will only unmute when answering a question or when prompted by the host.

Points

The considered decision(s) of the host and/or judges should be taken as final.

Quotations

Quotations are word for word according to the King James Version of the Bible.

Questions that include the instructions “complete” mean word for word according to the King James Version.